Apartment Living

You might find in college that the best place to study isn’t in your own home. There may be distractions that you’ll want to avoid while studying, like roommates or pets. So you’ll have to find somewhere that will give you some peace to do your classwork. One obvious place is the library. They’re almost…

Apartment living should include pest control, performed routinely by the apartment management. To be sure you are living pest-free, you can also take some steps to preventing these irritating critters in the first place, including: Sanitation Organization Sealing Dryness   Sanitation The most important thing in bug prevention is to maintain a clean environment. This…

Renting property can be an exciting thing to be a part of. This isn’t really the time to dive into homeownership, so renting is a better alternative.  But, if you’re still questioning if this would be the best choice, here are some of the benefits of renting. Aside from being far less expensive than buying…

It’s that time again, another holiday is just around the bend and you are still trying to recuperate from all of those Christmas gifts. How do you even know that many people?! Like many others, you probably went way over your Christmas budget. You know, the one where you promised a gift under $20 for…

Microwave, toaster, oven, convection oven, stove, etc.   The amount of appliances a kitchen needs continues to build up.  Not to mention all those pots and pans.  Why would you buy all these expensive items for your small college apartment with barely any storage?  All you really need is a simple coffee pot or Keurig.…

If you’re having some trouble choosing what color you should decorate your apartment with, look no further than your star sign. Different zodiacs prefer different colors and textures. Hopefully, seeing what your star sign favors can give you some ideas. Passionate Aries matches a bright, vibrant red. There are many different tones of red that…

Are you running out of hangers in your closet?  Is your dresser overflowing with clothes to the point you can no longer close the drawers?   If you said yes to either of these questions, then it is probably time to do something with all your old clothes.   There are several things you can…

Just one more thing to tack onto your monthly rent: parking fees. For some, parking can be a make it or break it factor when choosing an apartment. Although you may pay a parking fee for a designated spot, you could still have to walk quite a way, or you might find you only receive…

Searching for an apartment can be an exciting yet overwhelming task.   It is not something you should take lightly.  When choosing an apartment, there are several factors to consider.  Follow this step-by-step guide to help you find your way through the selection process. Step 1. Determine Your Budget.  Figure out how much you can…

If you’ve gone rug hunting you’ve probably noticed that they’re actually pretty expensive. You’ve also most likely wondered why they cost so much more money than you would think. Hopefully, this article can help you understand why you would have to shell out all that money for a rug. Firstly, they tend to be made…

Guilford County is the third-most populated county in North Carolina, with cityscapes, eclectic shops, delicious food, and manicured parks and trails, there’s a good reason why. The maintenance they put into their outdoor locations leaves me in awe and wonder for their care and the county’s natural beauty.   While there are many local places…

Coffee tables are an incredibly useful piece of furniture to have when you have a limited amount of furniture that will fit in your apartment.   They are low, do not take up too much space, and can be moved around without much difficulty.  They also provide enough space on the surface to leave any…