Apartment DIY Tips

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DIY Your Way to a Fabulous New Apartment

It’s important to check off the basic essentials when hunting for a new apartment. You go through the usual list: What’s the square footage? Is heat and hot water included? Laundry in the building? While all of this is certainly crucial, AVA Theater District has way more to offer than… Read more

Floral Halo

Welcome Spring With These Floral Springtime Crafts

Living in Los Angeles is not only amazing because of the beautiful weather, but downtown L.A. offers you a plethora of art-based culture. You can immerse yourself in music, art and fashion any time, any day. Best of all – you have at your fingertips a whole district devoted to… Read more

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How to Make DIY Rugs For Your AVA Apartment

Rugs can be ridiculously expensive – you can easily spend upwards of several hundred dollars on just one. Why do we keep spending so much on floor coverings, especially in an already expensive city? Well, rugs can give your apartment a totally different vibe (especially if you can’t paint the… Read more

3 Ways You Can Make Your Own At-Home Fragrances With Cinnamon

One amazing way to make your home feel cozier this fall is by filling it with the comforting aroma of cinnamon. You could go the store-bought route and buy a variety of scented candles, but where’s the fun in that? Instead, why not make it a do-it-yourself project and use… Read more

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Decorating Your Apartment’s Balcony on the High Line

If you’re lucky enough to have an apartment that has a balcony included, it’s time to put it to use! (If you have an apartment with a balcony overlooking the High Line, then you are extra fortunate!) Whether you’d like to be able to dine outside or enjoy cocktails on… Read more