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Renters Insurance
If you’re renting a place, you might be wondering, “Can a landlord require renters insurance?” The short answer is yes, as long as it’s written in your lease agreement. Many landlords make...
Power
Winter’s chill can fire up your electricity and heating bills, but it doesn’t have to! With smart energy-saving strategies, you can stay cozy in your apartment without overspending. ...
One minute you’re sipping coffee on the couch, and the next, the floor is trembling, books are sliding off shelves, and your Wi-Fi cuts out mid-episode. Earthquakes hit fast and may leave you...
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....
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...
The start of a new year brings fresh budgets, new goals, and an opportunity to reassess your monthly expenses. It’s also the ideal moment to review your renters insurance policy. ...
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,...
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...
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...
Living
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...
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...
New Year’s Eve is a great time to celebrate with friends or family. You want a fun, memorable night that brings people together, but you also need to stay mindful of noise, safety,...
Apartment Safety
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...
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...
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...