Don’t Be Them. Noise Edition. As an apartment dweller, you share at least one wall with another resident. And you probably hear your neighbor from time to time. It’s to be expected. Have you ever seen the video Everyone’s Upstairs Neighbor? Back when it was created, The Washington Post wrote: Chances are what’s…
A few years back, my boyfriend introduced me to his tiny, lodge-y, weekend getaway at a rural community on a lake. During my first visit, we attended a spur-of-the-moment get-together with some of his neighbors. It was a surprising night for me in two ways. First of all, everyone treated me like they’d known…
How To Host Thanksgiving In Your Apartment The season of turkey, pumpkin pie, football, friends, family, and food baby is just around the corner. If you have more than a couple of folks to celebrate with, but not a lot of space to celebrate in, we’re here to help. Hosting Thanksgiving in your…
Summertime….and the livin’ is easy…especially if there’s a sparkling pool where you can chill on a hot day. But chillin’ only happens when everyone is mindful of their own behavior and kind to fellow chillers. So here are some guidelines on how to Be Cool By The Pool. Running, jumping, diving, pushing, roughhousing, and/or…
10 Ways To Make Friends With Your Neighbors You’re moving to a new place. A new home, a new town, perhaps a new job, new people. New can be nerve-racking as most folks take comfort in the familiar. So how do you find ways to feel at home? Settle in. Settle in to your new…