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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…
Category Archives: Apartment Guide
May
28
2021
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…
Apr
24
2021
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…
Nov
20
2020
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…
Nov
13
2020
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…
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,…
May
22
2020
It has been 60+ days since the Stay at Home Chicago order was issued in March. Whew. It has been an interesting past 2 months and the world as we know it is shifting to its new norm. What does that look like exactly? No one knows for sure but I imagine that a lot…
Feb
21
2020
You probably don’t think about smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors much, at least not until they start beeping at you that their batteries are low, but these detectors are important and can be life-saving. Learn how to test, how often to test, and how to change the batteries in this video. You…
Feb
14
2020
Circuit breakers provide convenience and safety, shutting off electricity to a room or section of the electrical system whenever there’s an electric overload or short. That way you avoid the risk of electricity damage – or even worse, an electric fire – without shutting off the electricity to your entire house or apartment. Breakers can…
Feb
07
2020
You’ve finished your apartment search and now it’s time to move into your new apartment. Congrats! First step, furnishing and decorating which in my opinion is the best part of moving into a new place. It feels like a fresh start and you want to make sure your décor reflects that feeling – fresh, comfy,…