Recharge Your Decor For Spring
(Image courtesy of Wicker Paradise)Cabin fever strikes at the most inconvenient times - even at the beginning of spring! If you’re tired of looking at the same furniture in the same spots, simply going...
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(Image courtesy of lillian30)No matter if you’re saving for a luxurious vacation to Hawaii or worried about how much money is slipping through your wallet during the month, it’s always a good idea to...
View ArticleBored? Don’t Break The Bank
(Image courtesy of Ken Teegardin)How are you planning on spending your summer? With a little creativity and spontaneity, you can break away from the typical and have fun at home with a few close...
View ArticleDecorating with Craigslist
Photo courtesy of http://obscure-vision.comWhen it comes to redecorating on a budget, you can find some really reasonably priced pieces to adorn your new space or to spruce up your existing one. If...
View ArticleCelebrate the Summer Solstice
Photo courtesy ArtBromThe summer solstice, the first day of summer, is the longest day of the year, which makes it the perfect day to enjoy the company of your friends and family. This year, the...
View Article8 Things to Know About Living on Your Own
Photo courtesy Nathan O'NionsAh, to be young(er) again. Unfortunately, Neverland is not a real place and we all have to grow up sometime. Although mom and dad gave you plenty of advice when you moved...
View ArticleFurniture Arranging 101
Have you ever arranged a room (and strained your back) to find that something about it just doesn’t flow? If you want to make a change in the feel of a room or want to switch things up for the current...
View ArticleFreshen Up Your Style with Color
Imagine you have 5 minutes to transform three rooms in your apartment. How would you do it? Believe it or not, it can be as simple as using color, or lack thereof. Apartment Therapy’s Abby Stone...
View Article15 Items to Hit the Trash by 30
Photos (top L, clockwise) Kim, Sarah Marriage, Brady WahlYou don’t have to actually throw these things away (donating is always nice!), but these items are things you should part with by the time you...
View ArticleQuit Procrastinating
Photo courtesy College Degrees 360“I’ll do it later.” “Maybe tomorrow.” “I just don’t feel like it.” Sound familiar? Sure, we all have things we don’t want to do, but we probably spend more time...
View Article7 Pre-Vacation Tasks to Tackle
Whether your idea of a vacation is going to a big city or laying on the beach, it is a time that should be as stress-free as possible. Aside from the normal tasks of packing and making sure you have...
View ArticleHit the Road: 5 Keys to Road Trip Success
Photo courtesy mLu.fotos Summer is the season to get out of the apartment and enjoy the outdoors. Why not hit the road and explore new territory? Adventure, the wind in your hair, random roadside...
View ArticleLight Up Your Apartment
Photos courtesy Kazuho Oku (top) and Liz Lawley (bottom).Often times when decorating, we get so caught up in the furniture and other accessories, that we forget about incorporating a key element in...
View ArticleDecorating Myths Debunked
We’ve all heard the famous “no white pants after Labor Day,” but there are plenty of myths floating around about home decor, too. Ultimately, your decor is your choice and should be a reflection of you...
View ArticleSetting Up a User-Friendly Kitchen
Photo courtesy Erika TracyWhen you first move into a new apartment, one of the first things that makes you feel at home is to preparing a meal. In order to do this, you need to set up your kitchen...
View ArticleGet Your Closet Under Control
"Rubbermaid HomeFree series closet system" by Rubbermaid Productsis licensed under CC BY 2.0Whether you’ve worked in a clothing store in the past or just have a clothing addiction, you know that it can...
View Article5 Ways Your Apartment Can Boost Your Mood
"Living Room" by Jeremy Levine is licensed under CC BY 2.0Your apartment should be your oasis. After a stressful day, there is nothing better than coming home to a comfortable, calming place. There are...
View ArticleTailgate Tips
"Grilled Apple Sausage" by H. Michael Karshis is licensed under CC BY 2.0Fall is in the air, which means one thing...football season is back! Are you ready? There’s no better way to spend pre-game time...
View ArticleKeeping Street Noise Outside the Apartment
"Blocks of Flats on Poleg Beachfront" by Jonathan Pincas is licensed under CC BY 2.0.You’re laying in bed, ready to get a good night’s sleep and then it happens...that annoying couple from across the...
View ArticlePlan Budget-Friendly Weekend
"Piggy Bank on Top of a Pile of One Dollar Bills" by Ken Teegardin is licensedunder CC BY-SA 2.0Maybe the pay at your job isn’t the greatest or you’re saving up for something special, but regardless of...
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