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5 Ways to Lower Your Noise Volumes

December 16, 2009
By Bobby
5 Ways to Lower Your Noise Volumes

Over the years, I have dealt with some pretty loud neighbors. I’m sure at times, the same could have been said about me. Therefore, going off the old adage – “treat others as you wish to be treated” – here are some helpful tips to make your apartment a quiet one. 1. Be aware of...
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Assessing Neighbors: Mr. Rogers Vs. Oscar the Grouch

December 15, 2009
By Bobby
Assessing Neighbors: Mr. Rogers Vs. Oscar the Grouch

So in the time that I have spent living in apartment complexes i have noticed a few things to watch for in regards to neighbors! I feel the most important thing to be aware of is looking for the lifers! Yeap, people who have no intention of ever moving out of the apartment complex...
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Paint: Warms, Opens, & Makes Your Apartment Feel Like Home

December 14, 2009
By Bobby
Paint: Warms, Opens, & Makes Your Apartment Feel Like Home

In the past four apartments I have had the pleasure of living in, I have had the opportunity to paint. Only recently in my current apartment did I actually take advantage of this.  Upon moving into my first apartment I was focused entirely on making it look like a home in every way but...
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Coupons & Bargains: What I learned from Grandma Moses

December 14, 2009
By Bobby
Coupons & Bargains: What I learned from Grandma Moses

When I think about all the things my grandma has been through to make her the person she is today, and all the quality’s and quirks that give her character I wouldn’t have picked coupon clipping as something she does that I would want to emulate. Here is the deal : COUPONS ARE AWESOME! Let...
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Frightening Laundry: When You Share a Dryer…

December 13, 2009
By Bobby
Frightening Laundry: When You Share a Dryer…

I have only ever lived in one apartment complex that a community laundry center. After this experience I only have a lot of hesitation. Not only was my first experience awkwardly hilarious (finding something incredibly dirty and inappropriate inside the dryer), but I have heard many stories about creepy neighbors sniffing your clothes, Klepto...
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