Ways To Be Earth Friendly Every Day Earth Day, always celebrated on April 22 each year, is meant to increase awareness of environmental problems, but it is also becoming a popular time for many communities to gather together to clean up litter, plant trees, or simply reflect on the beauty of nature. But protecting the…
When You Need A Quickie (Cleaning) Spring is the traditional time of year when we think of deep cleaning to get rid of all the dirt we simply could not see during the dark and dreary winter. (My tried and true excuse. LOL.) Last year, we talked about spring cleaning. A lot. From cleaning windows…
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…
I’ve never really been able to wrap my head around all manner of dirt showing up in places where you clean things like hands, dishes, clothes, body, and hair. I mean, these places are usually full of hot or warm water and some kind of soap. So what’s with the dirt, soap scum, mold, mildew,…
Surviving Spring Forward I don’t know about you, but for me, this whole “spring forward” thing is awful. Some folks say that the twice-a-year tradition of “spring forward, fall back” is like time travel. I don’t mind falling back because there’s something almost romantic about the “turn back time” notion (thanks, Cher), getting that one-hour…
Tame That Hairy Beast: Cleaning Tips Every Pet Owner Should Know They are adorable and we love ‘em like they are our kids, but our sweets pets can be challenging to clean up after and can make it tough to keep our homes company clean. There’s pet hair and potty accidents. There are dirty paws…
Have you ever heard the term warm your innards? Innards is a slangy word for the gooey stuff under your skin that makes you live. What a thought, but you know what I mean. Well, just before COVID, friends came to stay for a long weekend. Sadly, I was miserable with an earache: tired, aching,…
Is it beginning to look a lot like Christmas at your place, or do you think you just don’t have the room to decorate? No matter the size of your home, there are always ways to bring the festive look and feel of the season to your place without breaking the bank or requiring a…
The holiday season is upon us! It’s the most wonderful time of the year… provided it does not include an emergency visit to a veterinary clinic for your beloved pet. To keep your holidays merry and bright, and your pup or kitty safe, we’ve come up with a few tips so your pet gets nothing…
So, you’ve visited one of our clean, comfortable, and well-maintained apartment communities, loved it (YAY!), applied, set your move-in date, and are ready to Love The Place You Live. We can’t wait. But now the grim reality of packing up your stuff, hiring a truck, deep cleaning your old place, schlepping your stuff, unpacking, decorating,…