With Christmas just around the corner, getting the house ready for the holiday is on everyone’s list. Whether you’re into cleaning or not, there is something magical about making the home shine this time of the year. Don’t you believe…
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Falling into Autumn
The crisp morning air is the first sign of autumn. Then you notice the lively greens drift into reds, browns and yellows; mesmerized, you sometimes forget to take an umbrella with you. There’s a certain energy about it, uniquely satisfying…
Spring allergy remedies
Most people look forward to the arrival of sunny spring, following the cough, flu and cold season. Yet, along with all that sunshine come the pollens and molds, a real threat to those of us suffering of seasonal allergies. In…
The subleasing lowdown
There are plenty reasons as to why you might need to leave town at some point in your life. A nice, long vacation, a job opportunity that arises before your lease term is up, or a few month of traveling…
Be a good pet parent
We’ve all had that moment of walking by a pet store or an adoption drive and felt the irresistible urge to adopt a puppy, kitten or rabbit. They’re so cute! And cuddly! But there are specific steps to take and…
The best low-light apartment plants
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…
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 –…
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…
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…