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Heating and cooling your apartment, especially in regions with greater shifts in temperature, can be one of the more expensive elements of your utility bill. If you want to lower your footprint on the planet or just want to save on your monthly bill, reducing your energy use will help you get there. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to reduce the energy consumption in your apartment while also maintaining a comfortable temperature inside. Here are a few simple ways you can reduce energy costs this winter. Adjust the thermostat A big way to reduce your energy cost this winter is to decrease the […]

With the holidays right around the corner, there are many traditions that are easy to put a green spin on. From shopping, traveling, decorating and gift-giving, there are ways to be kinder to our planet while still being in the holiday spirit. Decorating our apartments for the holidays and throwing parties with loved ones can lead to higher than normal amounts of garbage to dispose of and more electricity use. We have to do our part to make sustainable choices for our planet and our future. Here are a few ways to stay green during the holidays. Energy-saving holiday lights Holiday string lights […]

Whatever your favorite holiday food is, there is probably a way to make it vegan. If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving celebration, it’s important to prepare a menu that accommodates your guest’s dietary restrictions. Whether you have a few vegan friends or you are one yourself, we have a list of vegan comfort foods that will be sure to please even the heartiest of carnivores. Hold the meat and dairy—here are a few Thanksgiving dishes for your vegan friends.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sierra (@nutritional_foodie) on Dec 19, 2016 at 6:53pm PST Sweet potato casserole […]

Many of us spend the majority of our free time at home in the living room. It’s the place to relax after a long work day or where you can host your friends and family for game night. Coffee tables usually have a dominant place in the living room and it’s important that they look great while also being highly functional. Styling an aesthetically pleasing coffee table in your apartment is easy as long as you follow a few simple guidelines. Here are some of our fashionable tips for styling a coffee table.   View this post on Instagram   A post […]

Whoever says you need a large space to have a fun party with your friends is in for a surprise. The trick to throwing an epic Halloween party in your cozy apartment is all about optimizing your place in brilliant ways. Don’t get overwhelmed thinking about entertaining in an apartment—embrace it! Grab your costume and get ready to be the host this fall season. Here are a few Halloween party hacks when you live in a small apartment.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sandi + Shalia (@thespoiledhome) on Sep 14, 2018 at 3:23pm PDT Set […]

Garbage disposals are an appliance that provides many conveniences to our kitchen. What do you do with that week old, leftover pasta sauce or soup that you found in the back of your fridge? It’s easy to dump liquid foods down the sink just to get rid of it quickly. Unfortunately, improper use of your garbage disposal can often lead to ugly problems. By following a few simple rules you can avoid these problems, like unwanted odors or the garbage disposal not draining properly in your apartment. Here are our do’s and don’ts for your garbage disposal. The basics While your specific […]

Cooking in your apartment should make you feel good! But if you’re at the point where ordering takeout is more of a prerogative than spending time in your kitchen, then it’s time to make some updates. We have some easy tricks to spruce up the kitchen in your apartment to make it more personalized and practical without any heavy lifting. Here are a few simple apartment kitchen decorating tips that are painless for anyone to turn their kitchen into a chefs paradise. Remove clutter A clean kitchen is an inviting place to cook meals for yourself and your family. Remove everything from your […]

Those who currently dwell in a studio apartment understand that every square inch counts. You want your apartment to be functional, cozy and appealing to your personal tastes. Maximizing your space is tough when you don’t have much to work with, but it’s possible to organize a studio in a way that still feels spacious. Create order within the bounds of a small living space with these simple tricks for organizing a studio apartment.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by IKEA USA (@ikeausa) on Feb 1, 2016 at 11:21am PST Vertical space Take advantage of your wall […]

Dog parks are a fun place for pups (and their humans) to socialize and get some exercise. Being a dog owner, you need to take some extra precautions to ensure your dog’s safety when visiting an off-leash dog park. A bad interaction or two could potentially injure your dog physically or emotionally, causing a lot of future issues. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do to ensure a positive experience for everyone. Dog parks are great for owners and canines living in an apartment. Getting your dog out to run free will help them burn energy, build social skills and improve […]

The bright sunshine and warm temperatures of summer make for easy plant care, but fall and winter are a different story. These seasons at the end of the year bring colder temperatures, lower light levels and drier air, making it a tough time for houseplants. There are so many benefits to having houseplants in your apartment from cleaner air to classic aesthetics, so we want to ensure they live from season to season.  There are a few secrets to successfully caring for your houseplants so they not only survive the winter months but thrive. Here is what you need to do with your houseplants before winter. […]