April 8, 2013

Electricity Basics

Understand the basics of electricity and how it powers your apartment. From ways to save on your energy bill to tips for finding the best plan, this page breaks it all down.

Renters Insurance

Renters Insurance in California: What Every Renter Should Know

Living in California offers many advantages: great weather, vibrant cities, and strong job opportunities. However, it also comes with unique challenges, from devastating wildfires and...

Power

Know Your Electricity Bill: Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU) Charges Explained

Your electric bill includes more than just the cost of electricity. If you look closely, you’ll see charges for delivering that electricity to your apartment. These are called Transmission...

Apartment Safety

How to Prepare for a Winter Storm in an Apartment

When there’s a winter storm warning, apartment living comes with its own set of challenges. You share walls, rely on centralized systems, and may not control how quickly snow gets...

Power

What Is a Rolling Blackout?

Power outages aren’t always accidental. In many parts of the U.S., utilities now use planned outages to keep the electric system from failing during periods of heavy demand. These outages,...

Renters Insurance

Why Renters Insurance Matters on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day ranks among the year’s biggest gift-giving holidays, bringing more valuable items into homes, more intimate celebrations, and more chances for accidents....

Living

How Much of Your Income Should Go to Rent?

Rent is usually the largest monthly expense for people living in apartments, so it’s no surprise that many people ask the same crucial question before signing a lease: How much...

Apartment Safety

Essential Snow Shoveling and Safety Tips for Renters

Snowy weather can turn a routine winter morning into a slippery, stressful challenge for apartment dwellers. While renters typically aren’t responsible for clearing parking...

Power

How Home Energy Audit Tools Help Renters Lower Electricity

Paying too much for electricity can make renting feel more expensive than it should be. Many assume there’s not much they can do about high bills because...

Renters Insurance

Homeowners vs Renters Insurance: What Are the Differences?

If you’re renting now but thinking about buying a home in the future, insurance is an important aspect to consider. The rules change when you move from renting to owning, and so...

Living

Top 5 Renter-Friendly Interior Design Trends in 2026

Interior design trends change every year, but 2026 is shaping up to be especially renter-friendly. More people are renting longer, still working from home, and looking for ways to make...

Apartment Safety

Winter Vacation Safety Tips Every Renter Should Know

A winter vacation is a great way to recharge, whether you’re heading for a ski trip or escaping to a snowy cabin for a relaxing long weekend. But winter travel comes with...

Power

Your Guide to Texas Electricity Rates: From Seasonal Trends to Smart Savings

Electricity ranks among the most important monthly utility expenses for renters in the Lone Star State. Between the summer heat, high energy consumption, and a unique electricity market, your...

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