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Does the quest to keep your apartment organized and tidy feel like a never-ending battle? Rather than ramp up existing efforts to eliminate clutter from you’re life, think about what you’re not doing. This is where the key to your dilemma likely lies. Kick these common clutter-forming habits to live in a truly clutter-free apartment. 1. Having no foundation Without an effective organization system in place, it’s hard to make a space clutter-free. You need a designated storage space for nearly everything worth keeping in your apartment. You should also have at least one junk drawer or cabinet, for small possessions […]

Obsessed with LaCroix? Congratulations, join the club. If you like cocktails and have yet to try LaCroix mixed with something else, allow this post to inspire you to change that. Even if you don’t love the sensationally popular sparkling water, you might really enjoy these LaCroix cocktails. Apricot Aperol spritz A pleasant summer afternoon or evening drink, the Aperol spritz is a smooth, light Italian cocktail that has only recently become popular in the United States. The classic recipe calls for one part Aperol, 3 parts sparkling wine, a dash of club soda, and a grapefruit or orange peel for garnish. […]

Few people enjoy cleaning, but it’s something we’ve all got to do to keep our apartments in order and the air quality high. If you want to do a thorough job of cleaning your apartment, be sure to give attention to these oft-neglected details the next time you clean. Air vents Living in a rental apartment, you may not be responsible for changing your air filters. You should, however, wipe the vents clean with a dust rag from time to time. This prevents dust from dispersing throughout your apartment whenever your heating or cooling unit turns on. It should also help […]

Do you seize on any opportune excuse that presents itself in order to avoid working out? If you have fitness goals that you’re determined to meet, you can’t let rainy weather or lethargy keep you from hitting the mat, weights, or treadmill. Here are some tips for finding that fitness motivation you’re seeking. 1. Get comfortable working out from home Getting to the gym is often the single-largest obstacle standing between a person and a workout. If you identify with this struggle, try exercising from home more often and see whether you can better stay on top of your fitness. […]

Most families have to live in small apartments at least once in a lifetime. However, small-space living comes with a bunch of challenges. Many families have trouble adapting to these spaces without some sort of plan for doing so. If you and your family live in a small space, here are four ways to help you better cope with the situation. 1. Double-duty furniture According to Apartment Therapy, choosing furniture that serves more than one purpose will help you adjust to small-space living. When you’re decorating your new apartment look for items like storage benches that double as seats for […]

Hardwood flooring is unmatched in its ability to lend beauty, elegance, and value to the inside of your home. As beautiful as it is, it can quickly succumb to damages inflicted by your children and pets. Use these four easy steps to keep your wooden floors looking their best. Clean the floor daily Your kids and pets may drag in all sorts of debris like pebbles, sand, and dirt on the bottoms of their feet. This debris can grind into you wood flooring and cause scratches, streaks, and other unsightly damages. You can protect your floors and help them look […]

In an age where most of us look at digital screens from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to bed, winding down and shutting off your brain can be harder than ever. According to National Sleep Foundation research, nearly 50 percent of Americans have trouble sleeping at least one night a week. If you have trouble getting to bed at a reasonable hour or are not getting the quality sleep you need, here are some tips for winding down and resting easy. Power down electronics 30 minutes before bed Laptop and smartphone screens are not relaxing for your eyes, even if […]

You might not love washing windows and walls, but these deep cleaning chores can make the difference between a neat apartment and a sparkling clean living space. Tend to spills and other messes as soon as they’re made, and you shouldn’t need to wash your walls more than once or twice a year. Windows should be washed about twice as frequently. If your windows and walls could use a good cleaning now, set aside a block of time this upcoming weekend to do so. And follow these tips while you’re at it. If your windows and walls are spot- and grime-free, […]

Laundry. It’s the bane of many a person’s existence. There’s the sorting of clothing articles, the selection of washing settings, decisions to make about what to dry in the machine and what to line-dry. And if you don’t have a washing machine in your apartment, there’s even more to worry about. But washing laundry doesn’t have to be a source of contempt or scorn. If you’re trying to live a more minimalist-inspired life or just want to make laundry a more manageable task, here are some tips. Pare down your wardrobe To wash clothes like a minimalist, your wardrobe should resemble a minimalist’s. […]

If you’re only going to have one skill in the kitchen, boiling eggs is a good one to choose. This universal breakfast food is highly versatile. Eggs are also an affordable source of high-quality protein and nutrients like selenium, copper, iron, zinc, and vitamins D, B6, and B12. If you’ve never really tried to prepare an egg and are unsure where to start, hard-boiled eggs are an easy option that pair splendidly with most breakfast spreads. For first-rate hard-boiled eggs in your apartment kitchen, follow these fail-proof tips that won’t let you down. Know your aim Your ideal hard-boiled egg […]