Maybe you’ve noticed it too; houseplants are going through a surge in popularity these days (even though they never went out of style, really). They’re everywhere and sometimes you see many of them clustered together in delightful combinations that turn…
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What a dog bite might mean to you
Nowadays, the number of humans in need of unconditional love is growing. According to the 2013-2014 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 68 percent of U.S. homes – somewhere around 82.5 million families –…
Fire safety for college living
As a freshly-minted college student living, there are plenty of things you are now responsible for for the first time in your life, such doing laundry often enough to have clean socks and fire safety. Fire safety may sound a…
Five easy Halloween decorating ideas
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…
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…
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…
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…
The potential roommate: a conversation guide
At work the other day, one of my colleagues told us that she is looking for a roommate. She gave us some basic details about the apartment and I started thinking about the times when I used to share a…
Get your decorating game on with Marsala
Reigning supreme as the color of the year, Marsala is the hue you want in your home. Whether you’re simply looking to update to your apartment, have recently moved, or you want to stay on trend, Marsala is the color…