It’s the middle of the night, and a maintenance emergency just knocked on your apartment door. There you are, in your pajamas and slippers wondering—sleepy-eyed—how long is it going to take to get this thing fixed? In a horror story, maintenance would respond in 24 to 48 hours, leaving you to figure out how to stop an over-flowing toilet right away. Are you a plumber? Probably not! Hiring a plumber well ...
Will You Be My Valentine-Apartment?
How do you know when you’ve spotted the one? Finding the right apartment can be a tedious task indeed if you find yourself peppered with questions of location, rent, size, utilities, pets—and that’s just the basics. Having an additional checklist ready will help weed out all the wrong apartments and help prevent renter’s regret. Read on to make sure you ask the right questions to help you find that match ma...
Feng Shui Your Apartment!
Feng shui--the ancient Chinese practice of positioning buildings and objects to increase the positive flow of energy--is also a widely used home décor technique. The ultimate purpose of Feng Shui is to create a vibrant feeling of harmony and joy for you and your loved ones while maintaining a sense of openness and utility. You can always feng shui your entire apartment, but if your kitchen in particular has begun to look an...