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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,…
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
24
2020
It’s a new year and it feels like a fresh start, a clean slate, a new chapter…however you would like to define this new year, it is a time where everyone is setting the foundation for 2020. One of the most common new year’s resolutions is saving money and as easy as it sounds, it…
Jan
17
2020
At the beginning of every new year, we reflect. What did I do right? What did I do wrong? Am I headed in the right direction? Will those pants ever fit? The new year is a natural time to associate with significant life change. It’s refreshing to see a reset button, and we jump at…
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
31
2019
This article was contributed by Mariah Cowan. Your apartment doesn’t have to be furnished in expensive decor for it to feel like home. A great way to find apartment décor when you’re on a budget is by thrifting! You can find many gems if you know where and what to look for when you…
Dec
27
2019
You may be unfamiliar with Marie Kondo, or maybe you’ve only heard the myths and lore that surround her name, but it’s time you take a page out of her book, both literally and figuratively. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing is a must-have for anyone who’s consistently…
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…