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Is it good to live in a place with so many great craft breweries and bars or what? We’ve done our best to compile a list of the best breweries and bars in the Bayou City. But with no shortage of options, the task was far from easy. If beer is on your mind but happy hour has yet to arrive, you can at least start thinking about your next cold one by reading up on some of the best places to grab a beer in Houston.

Good home lighting creates the right ambiance, adds beauty to your interior décor, and makes it possible for you to perform various tasks with ease. When you have the right lighting, you do not really notice it. What you do notice is the nice atmosphere, the person you are talking to, the home interior, and whatever task you are doing. The right lighting, simply put, enables you to enjoy your home and activities within it and does not draw attention to itself. Here are seven tips on how you can choose the perfect lighting for your home.

Our residents rolled up their sleeves and tackled some fantastic DIY projects for their apartment in our My AMLI DIY contest. Now it’s their turn to be in the spotlight for their creativity and crafty skills! Our DIY Series continues this month with our Featured DIYer and regional winner, Patrick Plank! We asked Patrick to tell us all about his DIY wall art that reminds him of home. We found out about everything from his inspiration for the project, design style, and what materials he used, to how much the project costs, and what advice he has for other DIYers. Here’s what […]

In a state with several big brewing cities, the Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas metroplex is surely a contender for the best brewing scene. And it’s only getting more impressive all the time. During what has become known as the craft beer boom, more than a dozen breweries have opened for business throughout the area. We shine the spotlight on some of our favorite North Texas craft brewers, old and new.

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.