It’s that time of the year again. Pumpkin patches have sprung up around the city, party invitations are crowding your email and stores are overflowing with fake vampire teeth and candy corn. Halloween is right around the corner! Check out…
Author: Anca Gagiuc (page 11)
Keep your pets safe on Halloween
You’ve hung the ghosts and skeletons, finished your Halloween costume, stocked up with about a metric ton of candies and gave your home over to jack-o-lanterns – you’re almost ready for Halloween. The only thing left to do is making…
Make your rental feel warm this autumn
The golden season is upon us, even though in some parts of the country temperatures are still high. Homeowners may know from experience the importance of entering the colder months well prepared, but many renters have yet to discover it.…
Be disaster prepared with an apartment survival kit
We’re in fall storm season, the time of year when thunder and lighting take over the sky and remind us of nature’s unrivaled powers. It’s the kind of weather that stops you from whatever you are doing and make you…
Treat your windows right to save on your energy bill
Even though living in a rental comes with some expenses that cannot be avoided, there are ways to keep the budget at a decent limit without too much of a hassle, but with a bit of awareness and planning. The…
Apps for home-sharers
Nowadays, living with housemates is a reality that goes beyond student years. Sure, it has its perks, but it can also come with a (or more) messy roommate, even if it’s someone you love, things can turn into more than…
What (not) to do before signing a lease
Whether seasoned or fresh, all renters make mistakes. Remember that time you thought it would be such a riot to live near a ballpark? And then the noise kept you up late on weeknights? Or the time you thought you…
A cyclists’ life – always ride insured
Everywhere you look, the bike lane has more traffic. It is expected, given the thousands of miles of new bicycle lanes in cities across the United States and the environmental benefits. Not only is riding a bike good for saving…
Back to campus, insured and prepared
It’s almost that time of the year again. Have you noticed that leaves have started to turn yellow? It’s time to get ready to go back to school. Before heading off to campus, there are a few preparations you’ve probably…
School’s back in session: Dorm room essentials for college life
As summer winds down, eager college freshmen start to think about the adventure they’re about to begin. It’s time to get ready for college and move out of Mom and Dad’s house. Planning and organizing are essential, with an end…