Category Archives: apartment living

5 Money Questions to Ask the Landlord Before You Rent An Apartment

When you're planning a move, there seems to be an endless checklist of "to-do" items and searching for an apartment can get overwhelming. It's easy to forget or overlook some of the simplest but most important things! Making sure you have the finer details of your finances in order when it comes to your new…

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Where to Store a Bike In Your Apartment

Using a bike for transportation is becoming an increasingly popular way to get around. Bike riding provides exercise and is an environmentally friendly means of traveling from place to place.   With so many bikes on the road these days, riders are looking for ways to store them. Those who live in apartment complexes tend…

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How to Screen Roommates for Your New Apartment

Living in a conveniently located apartment can come at a cost, one that many people look to roommates to help them pay each month. Finding a roommate is always challenging, but finding a roommate to share an apartment with is even more daunting. Not every person is compatible with your personality or your way of…

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Furniture Arrangement Ideas for a Small Living Room

Furniture Arrangement Ideas for a Small Living Room It can be challenging to decorate a small living room space adequately. The goal is to create a dedicated area that's airy, yet cozy and inviting, and that doesn't feel too "busy" or confined. Below are some furniture arrangement ideas and recommendations that will help maximize space…

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What You Should Know When Transferring Apartments in the Same Building

After living in the same apartment for years, it’s only natural that you want a change of scenery. You don’t have to go through the hassle of researching other apartment buildings to find a new place. If you’re satisfied with the building and neighborhood you reside in, switching to another apartment is just what you…

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Making Reasonable Accommodation Requests

If you are living with a disability and seeking to rent an apartment, it may be necessary to request that the property owner make needed modifications that will allow you to successfully navigate your living environment. This is known as a request for reasonable accommodation and consideration of such requests is a legal requirement established…

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The 5 Apartment Maintenance Tips Pet Owners Need.

Our pets. While we love them dearly, the truth is that maintaining areas that pets are kept in can sometimes be a little challenging when it comes to keeping them fresh-smelling and clean. This is particularly difficult in the case of apartment maintenance, since they are often small in size, and if there is no…

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