For the average renter, there aren't many scenarios more stressful and mortifying than a flooded apartment – aside from maybe an apartment on fire. When the flooding comes from upstairs, it can be out of your control and leave you petrified, not knowing how to handle it. It can be a complicated process keeping everything…
Apartment renters must use these fire safety tips to protect the individuals living in a building that is shared with others. When a fire occurs in an apartment building, it can spread quickly to other sections of the structure, leading to serious injuries, destruction of possessions or deaths. Here are 10 tips that are recommended…
Renting an apartment is a different experience for everyone. Some can do it with ease while for others, it takes a bit getting used to. One thing that seems to give people a little bit of trouble is the security deposit. A security deposit is what helps you secure the apartment you’re trying to live…
Got a place to live? Check. Got any furniture to go inside? Whether it’s your very first place, or simply the latest move of many, buying furniture for your apartment can be daunting. Here’s a few tips to get you started: 1.Measure Everything Before you buy anything, take some measuring tape with you to…
Flat-packed furniture; an affordable and stylish option when you’re looking to decorate your home, and yet are on a budget. It’s affordable and still spruces up your home nicely. I think just about all of us have turned to flat-packed furniture at some point or another during our lives and although it certainly does have…
Apartment rental scams have certainly been around for just about as long as scammers have. Their goal is always to make you part with your money, preferably in cash that cannot be traced, and never to actually rent you an apartment. Sometimes the apartment is real; sometimes, it is not. The person posing as a…
Getting your first apartment is exciting and invigorating but can also be a bit stressful and overwhelming. Most people don’t realize everything that goes into the process. They expect to find their ideal place, pay the rent, and move on in. Once they’re in the midst of the process, they’re bombarded with expenses and tasks…
Finding and being approved for a great rental can be a hard and emotional process. Unfortunately, it can be made exponentially more difficult if a rental scam is thrown into the equation. Rental scams cause a lot of intense emotions such as embarrassment, anger, and fear. Looking back, most people who have been scammed…
Most adults consider moving a disruptive and stressful experience, and it's even more so when you are moving with kids. Nevertheless, modern families move more often than previous generations did, and moving to an apartment with kids is just part of life. But just because moving is a regular occurrence doesn't mean it needs to…
It’s your day off, and it is a beautiful, sunny day outside. You know that this kind of weather calls for some quality time at your apartment pool. However, you also know that there are some activities that may disrupt your neighbors’ enjoyment at the pool. How do you avoid making a poor impression and…