Your bookshelf doesn’t have to serve only as a utility; it can become a centerpiece of creative design in your apartment with just a few tweaks. Here, we lay out some ideas to help get you started. [Read more…]
The Four Best Apartment Fire Safety Tips
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Apartment fires represent a real, and luckily preventable, danger for any renter. In 2015, municipal fire departments recorded 95,000 apartment fires in the United States, which does not include fires reported to federal or state agencies. The true number of apartment fires that occurred throughout the year is likely to be much higher.
Tips for Controlling Fall Allergens in Your Apartment
Spring is well-known for being peak allergy season. New plants bloom, pollen is plentiful, and runny noses are everywhere you turn. However, autumn runs a close second, with its heavy potential for allergens. During this colorful season, the ragweed plant releases enormous amounts of lightweight pollen that can travel hundreds of miles in the wind. The pollen is so irritating that 75 percent of people who are allergic to spring plants also have allergic reactions to ragweed. [Read more…]