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Neighbors can serve a very important purpose in our lives––especially in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. But let’s be real. It’s quite rare for people to forge friendly relationships with their neighbors anymore. Why is that? There’s a myriad of reasons, depending on who you ask. TV, cell phones, and many other technological advances…
Author Archives: Tiffany Maberry
Nov
09
2020
Oh, the weather outside is frightful! It’s that time of year again! Snow is falling across much of the U.S. Along with dropping and freezing temperatures, your apartment is sure to have some very cold days and nights ahead. Have you ever considered using a small space heater to keep you warm and toasty? Sometimes,…
Oct
16
2020
More than six months have passed since coronavirus became a seemingly permanent part of our lives. And along with the COVID-19 virus came social distancing––and with good reason, according to science. The World Health Organization says that self-quarantining and self-isolation are “important strategies to limit the potential spread of coronavirus. Although there is a general…
Jan
31
2020
Having to keep up with laundry is understandably one of people’s least favorite chores to perform. Having to separate clothes by color or item type; load the washing machine; Transfer a heavy heap of cold, damp clothes to the dryer, then having to organize, fold, hang, and put away all of those clothes away… just…
Jan
10
2020
Naturally, due to all the responsibilities that need to be taken care of on moving day, there will undoubtedly be room for error. Unfortunately, this can be true even if you have planned your move weeks or even months in advance. What types of mistakes and mishaps should you be on the lookout for? Packing…
Dec
20
2019
It is estimated that Americans spend about a third of our lives in bed. Simply that makes it worthy to put in some effort to make your bedroom the best it can be. With winter in full swing, now is the ideal time to get going on a warmer, cozier space to snuggle up for…
Nov
07
2019
Are you already feeling stress and anxiety at the mere thought of hosting the holidays at your place this year? Don’t worry. A little preparation can go a very long way. Before friends and family barge their way in, here are a few things you can do in the coming weeks to make sure everything…
Oct
17
2019
Lower your expectations It’s likely taken a while for your apartment to get to the level of messy that it’s currently at. Therefore, don’t expect to fix it all with the snap of a finger. The mess took time to make, so it will take time to clean up. Your best bet is to start…
Aug
20
2019
The practice of saging or smudging has become quite popular recently. If you are not familiar with saging, it is the practice of burning natural plants or wood–like dried sage–to help purify the aura of one's home. It’s an ancient spiritual ritual with roots in Native American tradition. It was and still is believed that…
Jul
31
2019
If you reside in or even near a large metropolitan area, chances are that you have a pretty lengthy commute to and from work each day. Have you ever stopped to think about how that commute could be affecting your overall life? Research shows that a long, stressful commute could have a negative impact on…