It’s allergy season, which means that many people may be experiencing runny nose, sneezing, congestion and irritated, watery eyes. If you live in a modern apartment, with upgrades meant to provide you with the comfort of healthy air, then returning…
Author: Roxana Baiceanu
Roxana Baiceanu covers real estate trends, extraordinary homes, and the latest real estate news. In her spare time she likes to read and watch TED videoclips.
How to save money on your renters insurance
Renters insurance is not expensive; however, when an economic slowdown hits, everyone is looking for ways to cut expenses. If you have been working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other reasons and know you will continue to…
Why you should have renters insurance when working from home
Millions of Americans are working from home these days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When situations like this happen, insurance brokers point out that the number of home and renter’s insurance claims usually starts to increase for causes which are…
Tips for a green apartment renovation
April is here and those of us interested in ways to live more sustainably have at least two reasons to be glad: it’s officially spring and it’s Earth Month. This year, a big part of the world continues to be…
Have a fire-proof holiday!
Christmas tree, cooking, candles, holiday decorations, a warm fireplace … it all sounds merry and bright and this is exactly how winter holidays should be. While fire damage should be the last thing to worry about, statistics show that it…
Smart home technology for a safe holiday season
No matter if you’re staying at home or planning a get-away for the holidays, a home break-in is most probably the last thing you want this winter season. Statistics reveal that December is the month when the most insurance claims…
Reduce your heating costs this winter
It’s true that gifts, candles and snow make a winter season perfect, but what about a lower heating bill while enjoying the warmth and comfort of your apartment? With space heating being one of the largest energy expense for the…
Be prepared for winter storms
We were hoping not to tackle this subject until next month, but the Arctic blast that affected millions from Chicago to Texas and brought record-low temperatures so early this winter, had many of us turn to our renter’s insurance to…
Have a safe, not scary, Halloween
Making your home safe for trick-or-treaters is essential around Halloween. Last year around this time we posted an article in which we summarized some of the most common (and unfortunate) scenarios that can result in a really scary Halloween and…
Candle season is here! Make it flameless
When fall arrives, it’s hard to resist bringing the scents of the season into your home. Cedarwood, pumpkin pie, baked apple, cinnamon, nutmeg and a bit of vanilla are some classic candle aromas which are making their way inside our…