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by Dris M The American dream of owning a home is no longer viable for many. In some cases, buying does not make sense if your finances may not support it and a down payment for a home may take you years to save. Renting also affords one the flexibility to move if the need…
by Bradley Tegtmeyer Planning to have a garden in your apartment? Gardening can be good for your emotional and physical well-being. However, the luxury of having a full-sized garden may seem out of reach, but with an apartment garden, you can still reap the benefits. There are many ways to grow flowers and vegetables in…
by Arthur Thares While there are many benefits to apartment living, there can be some drawbacks from time to time. One such issue is figuring out how to balance your life while respecting the neighbors around you. Fitness is essential to overall health, but it is often not the quietest of activities, which poses a…
by Paul Heiler In today's economy, working from home has become more commonplace, if not preferable, among many American workers. In fact, statistics show that up to five million people are working remotely, an obvious sign that more individuals are gravitating toward this kind of work environment. And while there are numerous benefits to it,…
Thanksgiving is a time to cherish the second most important thing in life: food, with the most important thing in life: friends and family. But the meals can get a little monotonous. Dry turkey again? No thanks. Canned cranberry sauce? You can do better. So, what can you do if you want to spice things…
Summer is approaching, and it feels like it took a while to get here but there is hot weather in the forecast! The first day of summer is June 20, and I can't wait to have some fun in the sun while practicing social distancing, of course. Although restrictions are lifting a bit, still be…
As you may know, April is Earth Month, and this past Thursday specifically was Earth Day. The start of spring is the perfect time to reevaluate our energy and natural resource usage, as the warmer weather, budding trees, and blooming flowers brings us back to nature and reminds us to stop and take care of…
The COVID-19 crisis has caused many of us to rethink the importance of in-home air quality. Before, you might not have thought about how dust might affect your immune system, or how an air purifier can reduce your risk of inhaling harmful pathogens. But now, in-home air quality is more important than ever. Read on…
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,…