Going green doesn’t just mean committing to recycling and composting. It also involves taking steps to decrease your energy consumption and, as a result, the carbon footprint you leave on the earth. Many people associate less energy with a chilly apartment in the winter or a muggy home in the… Read more
When you live in an apartment complex, there are some tradeoffs for the convenience and social aspects of that lifestyle. For one thing, you share several spaces. The laundry room, the parking lot, perhaps even a patio or rooftop deck. Navigating this style of sharing with your neighbors can be… Read more
When the sun is shining and the air is warm, it’s a shame to keep the party inside. Thanks to the recent advances in portable speakers, you no longer have to. Once upon a time you had to make sure you had good radio reception or a desktop computer nearby… Read more
When you’ve just moved into a new place, it’s only fair to let your friends come over and comment on how cute it is. However, when the new apartment is small, you might have trouble fitting in everyone from the guest list. That’s only if you don’t properly prepare for… Read more
When summer rolls around, cooking in the kitchen becomes more of a dreaded chore than an enjoyable way to unwind after work. That’s when it’s time to take the cooking outdoors. Fire up the grill this summer and try one of these inventive, unusual recipes. The results are much more… Read more