AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life

If the American dream is still alive and well, the nature of it has changed. Fewer Americans care strongly about owning a home in the future than ever before. And for many who do aspire to homeownership one day, it makes sense to spend several years living in an apartment before making the big investment. Regardless of your reason for living in an apartment or the length of time you plan to spend in it, it’s only natural to want to make your apartment feel like home. If you want to have the best possible experience, here are some tips that can […]

Poor air quality triggers asthma attacks, exacerbates allergies, and makes you more vulnerable to a host of bacterial and viral infections. Thankfully, the quality of the air in your apartment is something you have considerable control over. By taking some precautions, you can keep the air quality in your apartment as high as possible.

The mixed-use urban village that has developed in the Mueller community over the last few years is one of the hottest developments in the Austin area, and AMLI Residential is proud to be a part of it. The studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments at AMLI at Mueller offer exceptional living space, and they are only part of what makes the experience of living in this “urban utopia” ideal for so many. We explore the features that make AMLI at Mueller great, inside and out.

The Seattle food truck scene is out of control. In 2013, four of Seattle’s trucks were listed on The Daily Meal’s rankings of the best food trucks in America. In 2014, Where Ya At Matt made Thrillist’s exclusive nationwide list featuring just 21 food trucks. If you’re looking for great street eats but are overwhelmed by the array of options, try one of these well-respected Seattle food trucks first. They’ve all been vouched for, again and again and again.

Are you tired of waking up in the morning, only to step on crumbs and onion peels that found their way to the floor while you were preparing last night’s dinner? Do you return home from work almost every day and wish your apartment was cleaner? The secret to a nice-looking apartment isn’t in occasional deep cleans, but rather in brief stints of daily attention and care. By performing the following tasks every day, you can keep your apartment clean, improve its day-to-day appearance, and keep germs and pests at bay.

Midtown may have a more concentrated selection of nightlife hot spots than any other neighborhood in Atlanta, but happening bars, clubs, and pubs can be found in all corners of the city. Atlantans who live in apartments near Emory University are fortunate to live close enough to Midtown to experience all it has to offer, but there are plenty of great bars and clubs in Buckhead and Druid Hills as well.

Luckily for residents of Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach apartments, the culinary excellence for which Miami is known extends well beyond the confines of the city. From upscale restaurants on the water to first-rate kitchens that cater to the demands of the pro golfers passing through Palm Beach Gardens, the West Palm Beach restaurant scene is diverse, dynamic, and nothing short of impressive. If you’re not already well acquainted with the culinary selections on offer near your apartment, here are a few restaurants to check out.

Life in an AMLI Residential apartment comes with a lot of perks. One of these, for individuals who are passionate about serving their communities, is the AMLI FAMLI volunteer program. The program affords residents who are committed to specific causes, as well as those who are interested in volunteering in general, with excellent opportunities to give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Opportunities for involvement vary by region. To get a feel for the range and scope of volunteer opportunities residents have, here’s a look at three longstanding Chicago AMLI FAMLI volunteer partnerships.

Sadly, summer is drawing to a close. If you’re in school, you might feel like it’s already over. But there are still a few weeks left in the official season, and many regions of the country will experience blissfully warm and sunny weather for most of September. Make the most of these last days of summer by attending festivals, fairs, shows, and sporting events taking place in your area.

When people around the country think about California wine, their focus automatically directs to Napa Valley and Sonoma. Northern California’s wine country is truly exceptional, but the Inland Empire has almost all of the same characteristics that make Northern California an ideal spot for a vineyard. Once upon a time, there were several dozen small wineries operating in and around Rancho Cucamonga. Fifty years after many of these wineries stopped operations, wine production in the Inland Empire is soaring like never before. Here are some of our favorite members of Southern California’s burgeoning wine-growing network.