Soon the cold weather will be just a memory; soon the trees will start blooming and we’ll smile again looking at all the rainbow-like colors of spring flowers. Unfortunately, others will smile less. With the blooming of the trees will…
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Decorating tips for your apartment patio
Most renters, and even some homeowners, dream of the wrap-around porches and spacious lawns of our grandparents. Today, conjested metro areas and ever-rising building and land costs make outdoor space much reduced. Transforming a small patio or balcony area can…
Swinging into spring
I know that in some parts of the country winter is still floating in the air, making it hard to believe that spring is just around the corner. But spring is about to blossom, just as it did every year…
How to throw the perfect St. Patrick’s Day party
Everybody loves a good Saint Patrick’s Day celebration, regardless of their Irish decent or not –although after a few green-tinted beers, many a reveler suddenly “remembers” a great-great- grandfather from across the pond. There are many elements that go into…
Dog walking tips for renters
You’ve just moved out from your parents’ house in the ‘burbs into your very own city apartment and you’re loving it. The only thing you truly miss is the family pooch. Since you know your folks will never let you…
Avoiding renters regret
Take your time when choosing an apartment. Especially when demand is high and availability is limited, some apartment-seekers may feel the need to sign a lease as soon as possible so that a moderately acceptable unit doesn’t vanish. Not all…
5 reasons why you need renters insurance on Valentine’s Day
Love it or hate it, but Valentine’s Day has grown into one of the top holidays of our times. Whether you’re enchanted by all the red hearts or annoyed by the rom-coms overrunning theaters this time of year, chances are…
Four essentials for your best-ever Super Bowl party
Ah, Super Bowl Sunday. That holiest of the holy football happenings. An event that will lead to many a hangover and heated water cooler exchange on Monday. Weather you’re a diehard Seahawks fan or a Patriot, or just a regular…
Safely removing rooftop snow
Each year, after the winter holidays, the weather continues to ramp up in many parts of the US, as if paying a tribute to the white season. Some areas have already been conquered by the snow and ice blanket, but…
Stay safe: preparing your car for winter
If you live in sunny Florida or Southern California, you probably won’t find much use in this article. But if you live in a state that knows what winter is like, or plan on visiting friends or family who live…