Helpful Apartment Living Tips

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

Finding the right apartment has become much more nuanced in the 2020s. It's not enough to find a place that provides a roof over your head and a few old appliances.

Spring's mild temperatures make it easy to forget summer's approaching heat. Now is the perfect time to prepare your apartment for the hot days ahead with a few simple steps to keep your space cooler and more comfortable.

Moving can be a real adventure (with a sprinkle of chaos), but don’t worry—we’ve got your back! Here’s a fun, easy checklist to help you tackle those pesky details and make the process a breeze.

When you're about to sign a lease for the first time, it can feel a bit overwhelming. You don’t want to miss any important details hidden in the fine print.

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

Navigating the world of real estate can reveal an abundance of terminology and phrasing around the topics of renting and buying that for some may seem like a brand-new language.

Are you having difficulty keeping up with bills or paying the rent? If so, you are not alone. Many families struggle to keep up with rents that have increased up to 40% in the past decade.

Loft apartments are iconic in the world of urban living, offering unique and stylish living spaces, most often in the heart of major cities.

Suspecting your roommate of stealing from you is a tough situation to handle, especially if it turns out to be a misunderstanding.

Maybe you are just now experiencing winter this year or maybe you are in an area that's been hit several times by the freezes, ice overs and wintery mixes.

If you’re leasing an apartment for the first time, the process can feel overwhelming. You might find yourself asking, "What happens next?" This uncertainty can lead to various emotions and added stress.

We all have that growing stash of plastic shopping bags somewhere in the pantry or under the sink. Instead of letting them pile up, why not put those bags to good use.

Let’s be real: bathrooms can quickly turn into a chaotic mess. With all the foot traffic they get, they’re basically a reflection of your cleaning game.

It can be challenging to select the best movers to help you move to your new apartment. Some come highly rated by many people, while others have few ratings out there, but seem like they will be pretty good.

Got a trip coming up? Whether you’re heading out for a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, a little preparation can help keep your apartment safe and stress-free while you’re away.

Moving from a small town to a big city is an exciting new adventure that can really open your eyes to a varying number of surprising new things that you might need to adjust to.

A change of address that is miles away from your previous apartment, can be a hectic move.

No matter where you go, you may run into issues with your neighbor. The best thing that you can do is do your part in being a good neighbor. Lead by example.

The kitchen doesn't need much furniture, but it does require appliances and tools. Some apartment dwellers think all they need is a coffee machine, but that's far from the truth.

So you are almost done decorating your new apartment. You've followed our checklists for the perfect kitchen and living room, but what is next? Well - no living room is complete without a complimentary bedroom to match.

It's time to hook up the bathroom in your apartment. I am not talking about making the plumbing work as hopefully that has already been done.

So you have recently moved into your new apartment and now comes the time to fill it up with all the right pieces. Maybe not. Maybe you have been living there for a long time, but want to make sure you have all the right stuff.

I hate to say it and sound like a social biscuit, but my social calendar is ridiculously booked. This weekend, I traveled out of state to attend a friend’s birthday party.

If your community has a state of the art fitness center (which most of them do), it's time for you to take full advantage.

Recently my monthly water bill nearly doubled. I didn't think I was using any more water than before, so I knew it wasn't a change in my usage that was causing it.

No matter how great your abode may be, paying less for it would be even better.

Let's take a journey through what an image of havoc, mayhem, and disarray my closet has looked like recently.

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