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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…
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…
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…
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,…
Like it or not, winter weather is upon us. Winter can be a beautiful season: the shorter days promoting togetherness with friends and family enjoying time inside together to stay warm, the glittering snow and frost twinkling in the morning light as you step out into the crisp air, and of course all the holidays…
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…
Choosing how to decorate your home can be a trying experience. It’s difficult to hone the look and feel of your dwellings to suit exactly what you want. You may take hours planning, deciding whether or not your planned decorations accurately reflect who you are. You may also spend time scouring the internet for home decoration…
This winter was a long one. It kind of feels like it’s still going. The sunshine and warm weather have peaked from behind the clouds a few times, but the rain and cold temperatures are making it seem like summer will never arrive. With all the cold and dreary weather, it’s easy to forget that…
Your first apartment is a big step. I still remember mine; it was suitable for living, but it was apparent that I had no idea what I was doing. Recalling my barren walls, overcluttered kitchen cabinets, and lack of useful appliances, I realize now that I was mindlessly bogging myself down. It wasn’t because I…
In your pursuit for a new apartment, we understand that your search will likely include many sources besides pangeare.com. One important thing to note, though, is that you could be limiting your options by searching strictly for traditional apartments. Have you ever thought about widening your search to a duplex-style unit? What is a duplex?…