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Home to the Great American Beer Festival and dozens of nationally recognized microbreweries, the Denver brewery scene is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive in the world. Like mountains, parks, pho, and casual Fridays, Denver takes appreciation for craft beer to another level. If you’re new to town or you’ve just started to appreciate craft beer and want to explore the best pours the city has on tap, here are some Denver brew scene locales to visit.

When you hear the words “renters” and ‘inventory” used in tandem with one another, chances are one of two documents is being referenced. The first is an inventory of the appliances, furnishings, and decor in your apartment at the time of move-in. What works and what doesn’t? What’s marked up and what isn’t? This is the inventory that plays a factor in whether or not your rental deposit is returned to you when you move out. It’s often called an inventory-and-condition form. The second is an inventory of everything you own and store in your apartment. This is the list that corresponds […]

If there’s a season especially well-suited for sprucing up your apartment with eco-friendly DIY projects, it’s this one. Signs of life are returning to trees that lost their leaves in the fall. The grass is finally starting to stir. Eventually, wildflowers will dot fields and other open space in many parts of the country. Spring is the perfect time to inject some eco-friendly life into your home. And we’ve got a few ideas to help you green your apartment without spending heaps of cash or getting help from a professional.

Microbrew mania has captured the palates of many a Texan, and Austin is on the front-line of the Lonestar State’s craft beer revolution. If you’ve fallen captive to the spell by one-of-a-kind, distinctly-flavored brews, Austin is a great place to live. Here are a few microbreweries you should visit for a tasting, tour, or more.

You’ve finished your work for the week. It’s time to unwind, let your hair down, and embrace the onset of the weekend. In other words, it’s beer o’clock. Do you know where you’re heading to indulge in your next craft beer? We’ve compiled a list of some of the hottest, hippest, and downright best breweries for consuming craft brew in the Chicago area. Without further ado…

“How long should I give myself to search for a new apartment?” A lot of people ask this question, and not just the first time they’re looking for an apartment. Since apartment rental markets vary from season to season and region to region, there are no hard-and-fast answers. There are, however, some general rules for putting together an apartment hunting timeline that can help you find and secure your ideal home without too much stress or investing too much time.

Flush with natural beauty and human talent, South Lake Union may be downtown Seattle’s most changed neighborhood in the past few years. With longtime residents and a swell of new arrivals seeking atmospheric places to wind down with a drink after a day of productive work, the bar scene in the area has exploded. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy watering holes in SLU.

Almost every major city has a great historic neighborhood that, after being left for dust for years, becomes the target of major urban renewal and revitalization projects. In Atlanta, the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood fits this description perfectly. A collaborative effort between city planners, real estate developers, and trend-setting residents, the new Old Fourth Ward is home to thriving businesses, desirable apartment units, and an urban park. Old Fourth Ward Park could impress just about anyone who stumbles upon it, but knowing about the history of this green space can make time spent there all the more special. This history may […]

As the green of freshly sprouting leaves overtakes the white of snow as the most prominent seasonal feature of the landscape around you, it’s time to start thinking about how you want to change your apartment decor this spring. One easy way to make a big impact in your dining room is to reinvent your table centerpiece. Not exactly an expert on table centerpieces? Don’t worry. Here are a few easy, spring-appropriate centerpiece and tablescape ideas that can get your DIY decor juices flowing.

In many parts of the country, signs of spring are here. Which means…March is almost here! If you live in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Seattle, SoCal, or Southern Florida, here are some ways to have fun in your city.