Sick of spending $4 on coffee? Me too. Save time and money with a French press. You might be surprised at just how easy “gourmet” coffee truly is.
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The digital world has given us a lot of gifts. Perhaps one of the most valuable being the space we save by eliminating extra stuff. It’s no secret apartment life has advantages, but space isn’t usually one of them. Save space and simplify life by considering some of my favorite techy products for the home. Digital...
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I often think that one of the highlights of apartment living is being around so many interesting people. I learn so much from them that sometimes I wish to repay the everyday favors they give by going above and beyond what is expected of me as a neighbor. Every now and then the letter carrier...
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1. Exercise: Instead of spending about $30/month on a gym membership, go for a run, buy some free-weights and use the free work-out programs in the On-Demand section of your digital cable, podcasts or YouTube. One of my favorite podcasts is by the Detroit-based DJ Kenneth Thomas. If you’re into techno, check it out....
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With living in an apartment, picking the right dog can be difficult–especially coming from a person who isn’t partial to small dogs. After doing some research, I was surprised to find that there are numerous large-breed dogs that are well-suited for apartment living. 1. Mastiff - Mastiffs are huge so when my boyfriend told me...
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My girlfriend and I were ready to put up a Christmas tree, but we don’t have a lot of space. Another issue we had to address was our lease agreement. It stated that we couldn’t have a live tree or any decorations that may pose a fire hazard. Fortunately, we found a flame-resistant four-foot...
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