I just started a DIY project at home with the help of my friendly neighbor. With the growing popularity of the living wall, I wanted to try my hand at creating a simple version for my own home. I love the idea of plants as art and decided to start with something simple to...
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There are plenty is plenty of information out there on how to train your pet to do this and how to get him to stop doing that, but I thought that I would take this blog in a different direction. How about instead of figuring out how to turn your pet into a little...
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Open up your windows and take a breath of fresh air! Spring is a great time to clear out the old, stale air of a closed-up apartment and rejuvenate your space and spirits. It’s easy to put a smile on my face with the warmth of the sun’s rays warming my cheek...
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So you and your friend have decided to move in together. You know very well, though, that you have two very different styles. How will you make this work in one apartment? The whole apartment can’t portray only your style or vice versa. There must be a way to make the two styles merge…and...
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Last month I came home after a particularly rough exam. It was one of those days that exuded negativity – and my bedroom displayed evidences of last night’s all-nighter everywhere. Piles of loose leaf papers piled high amidst empty bottles of Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino (my new drink of choice) that littered my cluttered...
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Living in an apartment with a pet can be difficult, but for pet lovers like me, it’s a necessity! Unfortunately when it comes to keeping a spotless home, my pup isn’t exactly helpful. Pet hair getting embedded in carpeting, sofas and even the occasional bed sheet can be pretty disgusting; especially for guests–not everyone...
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If you are anything like me, you like to have the resources readily available to host a party at your place but you also hate having “stuff” just laying around the apartment. For one, I do not like a lot of excess “stuff” and even more importantly, I simply do not have the space...
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Smaller spaces can mean limited sleeping arrangements. But when you graduate from college and your best friends sprawl across the country, or you find yourself as the designated driver for a group of friends, you have to find ways to accommodate them when they visit your new digs. Sleeper Sofa: Most apartments have a living...
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First impressions speak volumes. This includes your apartment! The entryway of your apartment is the first place your guest sees when they arrive. No matter if it’s family, friends, your boss stopping by, you inevitably make an impression. Here are seven ways to ensure it’s the right impression: Clutter: Always keep this area picked up!...
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Adding color or design to your walls is easier than you think. I know that as a renter, you are always wanting to paint but often times decide not to because you know you are not going to want to paint the wall back to white when you have to move out. And painting...
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