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DIY decorating projects can give you a sense of accomplishment, give your apartment personalized flair, and save you money. To avoid having to make multiple supply runs every time you start a new project, try stocking up your closet with some of these essentials. Safety equipment Whenever you’re working with tools in your apartment, it’s important to protect your eyes, lungs, and fingers from harm. A nice pair of safety goggles and work gloves can shield your eyes and hands from damage, and a disposable dust mask can keep you from inhaling hazardous substances. Wrenches, drills, screwdrivers, pliers At least one or […]

Summer in Dallas rarely feels as if it comes to a close on September 22. Even though the season might technically be changing to autumn that day, you’ll still have ample time to enjoy some outdoor swimming around town. The next time you’re looking for a nice place to cool off and splash around, keep these resident favorite swimming holes in mind. Burger’s Lake Burger’s Lake is a trek from most downtown and uptown Dallas apartments, but it’s worth making at least once per summer. Its sandy beaches are great to relax on, and the water is refreshing even on the hottest […]

One of the largest, most diverse cities in the country, Houston is renowned for its culinary scene, theatre district, educational institutions, and medical facilities. If you’re looking to learn more about the Bayou City sprawled out around your Montrose apartments, here are 10 fascinating and fun facts. 1. “Houston” was the first word heard from the moon The phrase “Houston, we have a problem” has a ring of familiarity for most Americans. Fewer Americans know that “Houston, Tranquility Base here” were the first words man directed to Mission Control from the moon. They were followed by the more recognizable string: “The […]

There’s no substitute for a perfectly ripened peach or a salad prepared with tomatoes and greens you’ve just brought home from the farmers market. Armed with the right knowledge when selecting your next batch of produce, you can maximize the enjoyment and nutrition you get from your fruits and veggies. Here are tips for honing in on the best of ten popular summer and fall produce items. Apples Apple picking is a fun fall past time in many parts of the country. Whether you’re plucking them straight from a tree or choosing from a bin at the grocery store, you can enjoy […]

Denver’s iconic 16th Street Mall has played a major role in the Mile High City’s downtown fabric for decades. The nationally renowned retail and dining hub has undergone several facelifts over the years. Today, we look at some of the new, recently renovated, or work-in-progress restaurants and stores on the 16th Street Mall, just a 15-minute walk from the Denver apartment rentals at AMLI Park Avenue. Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme has struggled in some markets over the past few years, but the glazed doughnut purveyor is thriving in Denver. Its 16th Street Mall location, between Court and Tremont, just opened in June […]

Home of Columbia College and adjacent to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), the South Loop is home to thousands of students. Thousands more commute to the neighborhood almost every day. To help you prepare for your next night out, we’ve compiled a list of student-friendly bars in the neighborhood. 1. Brando’s Speakeasy A glorious mix of old and new, Brando’s Speakeasy puts a vintage spin on the modern karaoke bar. Students rave about Brando’s affordable drinks, fun air, and late-night dance music. Technically in the Loop, Brando’s is just about a 10-minute walk from AMLI 900 and AMLI Lofts. […]

Since the boozy popsicle craze arrived, being an adult might just be more fun than ever before. Add some fun to your next poolside weekend or enjoy hero status at your next summer barbecue with a batch of your own alcohol-infused concoctions. Here are 11 recipes to inspire your next frozen creation. Blueberry basil martini Fresh basil and blueberries go a long way in making this boozy popsicle irresistible. Fresh lemon juice contributes an additional tang, and vodka gives this boozy pop its punch. Cucumber gin and tonic All you need to recreate this summer classic in frozen form is gin, […]

DIY projects can save you money, provide your apartment with one-of-a-kind decor, and give you the satisfaction of becoming maker instead of just a consumer. Crafting decor and furniture from sustainable materials further ups the ante. Here are some sustainable DIY ideas for your apartment decor. DIY vertical garden Space is the biggest constraint most apartment dwellers face when planning a garden. Thinking (and planting) vertically rather than horizontally can help you maximize the number of herbs and container-grown veggies in your apartment garden. A vertical pallet garden will take up very little space on your balcony. Stackable planters, cinder blocks, and mason […]

The birthplace of Starbucks, Boeing, and the gas station as we know it, Seattle’s influence is disproportionately large for a city of its size. Examine the Emerald City’s individual neighborhoods, and you’ll find that different pockets of Seattle have distinct and fascinating characteristics, histories, and even personalities. Today, we explore Wallingford. Wallingford has no official boundaries If you’ve lived in Seattle for a while, it will probably come as no surprise to you that Wallingford has no official boundaries. None of the city’s neighborhoods have since 1910. With the core of Wallingford sandwiched between lakes to the north and south and major thoroughfares to […]

Fitting for world-class city and wacky Texas capital, Austin has some pretty awesome neighborhoods. Behind each of these neighborhoods is a history, and behind each name a story. Here are a few Austin neighborhoods whose namesakes present compelling or otherwise fascinating stories. Bouldin Creek Bouldin Creek helps put the funk in Austin’s funky. But the neighborhood hasn’t always been characterized by tattoo parlors, second-hand shops, and traveling food trucks. It was named after an ambitious Virginia-born colonel who made his way to Austin via Missouri before buying a substantial mass of land stretching from the Colorado River to William Cannon […]