As an environmentally conscious individual you do all you can to reduce your carbon footprint: you installed energy saving light bulbs in your apartment, you’ve installed switch extension cords to get rid of pesky vampire charges and have switched to…
Author: Anca Gagiuc (page 13)
Be a successful renter (not just a renter)
We live in the era when mortgage payments are replaced by rent checks. Millennials don’t seem to buy into the trend of buying a house. The Census Bureau recently reported that homeownership of Americans ages 25 to 34 has declined…
Spring allergies – if you can’t treat them, cheat them
Soon the cold weather will be just a memory; soon the trees will start blooming and we’ll smile again looking at all the rainbow-like colors of spring flowers. Unfortunately, others will smile less. With the blooming of the trees will…
The essential senior renter checklist
America’s apartment market is seeing an influx of senior renters, who are choosing to leave their oversized, suburban homes behind, in favor of amenity-rich apartment communities. But however active seniors are, there are key factors you need to consider when…
Decorating tips for your apartment patio
Most renters, and even some homeowners, dream of the wrap-around porches and spacious lawns of our grandparents. Today, conjested metro areas and ever-rising building and land costs make outdoor space much reduced. Transforming a small patio or balcony area can…
Swinging into spring
I know that in some parts of the country winter is still floating in the air, making it hard to believe that spring is just around the corner. But spring is about to blossom, just as it did every year…
How to throw the perfect St. Patrick’s Day party
Everybody loves a good Saint Patrick’s Day celebration, regardless of their Irish decent or not –although after a few green-tinted beers, many a reveler suddenly “remembers” a great-great- grandfather from across the pond. There are many elements that go into…
Dog walking tips for renters
You’ve just moved out from your parents’ house in the ‘burbs into your very own city apartment and you’re loving it. The only thing you truly miss is the family pooch. Since you know your folks will never let you…
Do seniors need renters insurance?
If you have a grandparent that lives in a rented house or apartment, pay them a visit and ensure they have insurance protection. Not only will it be a wonderful gesture for a dear one, but you’ll also be at…
Avoiding renters regret
Take your time when choosing an apartment. Especially when demand is high and availability is limited, some apartment-seekers may feel the need to sign a lease as soon as possible so that a moderately acceptable unit doesn’t vanish. Not all…