How to Clean Your Apartment Like a Boss
You can put it off all you want but eventually you are going to have to clean your apartment. The longer you wait the more the mess will build up and you don’t want to be that “guy” or “girl” with the stink seeping into your neighbors place. Also, a last-minute clean before you move…
Autumn DIY College Apartment Decorations
Do you know what day it is tomorrow? The first day of autumn! That means, cozy sweaters, Pumpkin Spice Lattes (yum!), and college football. Students have most likely taken their first exams or quizzes and are gearing up for Homecoming, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. It can be a stressful time, especially for students with a packed schedule.…
EdR Collegiate Housing to Pitch New Student Housing Development at UNT
A new mixed-use development is in the early planning stages at EdR Collegiate Housing. The proposed structure would sit directly across from the University of North Texas on West Hickory Street in Denton, Texas, and provide student housing for 300 to 400 students starting in 2017. A Voertman’s Book Store and Subway currently occupy the…
College Apartment Pantry Prep 101
Believe it or not, you can only eat so much pizza; it won’t take long before delivery and eating out finally gets old. In college, you don’t have time to go to the store everyday, so as with many things in this transitional point of life, planning ahead is key. Proteins will come and go, but…
Fun Ideas for College Apartment Social Events
Finding free and fun entertainment can be difficult. Thankfully, most apartment complexes offer a variety of options for residents to enjoy. Some of those options can be found in the amenities – pool, game room, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and even movie theaters and bowling alleys. If these options weren’t enough, many of the management companies…
Gear to Class Up Your College Apartment
In college, you’ll find that a lot of your furniture, dishes and accessories come to you secondhand. While repurposing used items is fun, and often good for eliminating waste, acquiring your own possessions is fun and helpful in establishing your own identity. Instead of just accepting what comes to you, go out of your way…
Going Solo: The Benefits of a One-Bedroom Apartment
After growing up surrounded by family – or perhaps the carousel of roommates for your first few semesters – your first time living alone can be a little intimidating. Between the bills, the cleaning and of course the isolation, the pressure of responsibility seems forever mounting. But, you’re in college now and living alone for…
Safety Basics For College Renters
Safety is important to many people when it comes to living in a new college apartment. Not all college students know how to keep their apartment safe from burglars though. Here are some safety basics to help you feel safe in your apartment. Do you have any safety basic tips you would like to…
Fun Times with Apartment Pranks
College is a time for where you can really express yourself. Through school, music, art and when those aren’t enough, awesome – mostly safe – roommate pranks. Every great idea needs a bit of inspiration, though. Scroll through and see some hilarious gags to pull on your roommates! The Shower Sparkler A Gentle Wake Up…
5 Cheap Thrills to Save Your Dollar Bills
Life can be pretty boring without money. After rent and utilities, and of course the massive school expenses, money can get a little tight. Instead succumbing your free time to your financial woes, get creative, find a buddy and get out there and live. With the right imagination, you can find plenty of cheap things…