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MAKING APARTMENT LIVING BETTER

Aug 04, 2018
Sometimes it is stressful getting an apartment. You might be living on your own for the first time, having to downsize or going through a relationship split. These tips can ease the stress of finding your perfect place.

  1. Pay Attention to the Place. Sometimes people are in such a rush to get into a place, that they neglect to pay attention to the details. Once you sign a lease, you have accepted the apartment “as is.” You can’t suddenly decide that you can’t live with the carpet or the bathroom cabinets. That being said, if you rushed into a place or had to compromise because of cost or availability—you can pay for your own upgrades. Landlords will be happy to allow you to change out carpet or upgrade a cabinet—you just need to communicate with him or her and make sure everyone is in agreement.
  2. Make a Roommate Plan. If you have to share the space with roommates, make some ground rules. A written list of rules and household chores will go a long way towards easing issues that might come up later. Make sure everyone is on board and willing to work together.
  3. Dealing with Noisy Neighbors. This is a tough one. The best course is to have a nice conversation with them. They might not realize that their 10 pm fitness routine is bothering you. If they know about the problem, they can moderate their behavior. If things escalate, let management know so they can try to help you. If you don’t have noisy neighbors, make sure you aren’t that noisy tenant!
  4. Customize your space. Make it feel like home by picking out good furniture and using some simple design principles. By being organized with storage up front, you will save yourself from being frustrated with the apartment later on.

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What to do Before Your Moving Day

By Wendy Myers • 04 Feb, 2020
Now that you've signed your lease, it's time to go through a moving checklist: 1. Contact your current landlord to set up a move out time. You might need to schedule a walk through or exit appointment. 2. Contact your new landlord to set up a time to receive keys, establish procedure to pay your rent and deposit, and find out moving procedures. 3. Set up your utilities, including electric, gas, trash, water and telephone/cable/internet. 4. Change your address. You can do this easily at usps.com/move 5. Collect boxes and start packing! Enlist help from friends and family for your moving day or call a moving company. 6. Clean your current house or apartment thoroughly for the next person. 7. Relax! You have it all under control. Now it's time to move furniture and decorate your new place!

National Soup Month

20 Jan, 2020
January 20: National Soup Month It makes sense that January is national soup month. After all, what better way to stay cozy than to wrap up in a blanket and eat hot soup and crusty bread for dinner? And if you have a cold, then chicken noodle soup or broth is the best way to get nutrients and warm your insides. My kids love it when I make pizza soup in the crockpot or take the time to make Italian wedding soup with mini meatballs. I’m always looking for new soup recipes, what is your favorite soup?!

Happy Rubber Ducky Day!

By Wendy Myers • 13 Jan, 2020
January 13: Rubber Duckie Day Everyone loves the rubber duckie—the iconic yellow rubber toy is a favorite with children and adults. Even Queen Elizabeth II is rumored to have a rubber duckie sporting a crown in her bathroom, sparking a national obsession with rubber duckies a few years back in Great Britain. January 13 is Rubber Duckie Day because a 1973 Sesame Street episode showed a calendar with Rubber Duckie’s birthday reported as January 13th. So today, enjoy a nice bubble bath with a rubber duckie or purchase one for a special person in your life!
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