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The marquee of the American Dream is the single-family home surrounded by a white picket fence. While owning a home certainly comes with many benefits for some, renting is still a smarter choice in certain situations. Sure, homeownership is said to be the ultimate investment that appreciates in value over the years. But don’t be…
Hiring movers is a great way to simplify the entire moving process. While it definitely ups the price tag, moving is back-breaking work and there’s a lot to be said for the relief that comes with passing off the responsibility. Professional movers won’t just take the heavy lifting off your hands––they’ll also make the whole…
Alongside the COVID-19 pandemic, this year has also been defined by an unprecedented push to support minority-owned businesses––specifically Black-owned businesses. Why is there suddenly so much focus on patronizing Black-owned businesses? And why is it even necessary? To start, supporting these businesses tends to disrupt patriarchal systems that have, historically, only benefited certain groups of…
What colors have you decorated your apartment with? Have you ever taken the time to stop and think about the colors and what meaning they hold? Let’s dissect one fun color––yellow! What comes to mind when you think about the color yellow? It’s bright. It’s warm. It’s fun. It’s a positive and vibrant color. Even…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…