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As the Fourth of July nears, patriotism fills the air. Sparklers crackle, fireworks paint the sky, and grills are fired up in backyards throughout the country. Are you prepared to throw an Independence Day party your friends and family will rave about? Incorporate some elements into your party, and it’s sure to be so fun and festive that even Uncle Sam would be proud.

Living in an apartment, you don’t have to worry about maintenance and home improvement projects the way most homeowners do. As a result, there is no need (and probably no space) to have a fully equipped tool bench in your apartment. Still, there are some tools you should definitely have on hand. If you’re taking inventory and want to ensure your’e stocked with the essentials, make sure you have following tools. 

Barbecue season has officially started. You have an entire summer of fun ahead of you. If you’re looking forward to throwing an outdoor party at your apartment this summer, it’s best to prepare for any and all potential setbacks. Since weather can be unpredictable, have a backup plan for any outdoor party. In the event the sky fills with dark clouds, keep it from raining on your parade with the following preparations.

Summer is cookout season. From Memorial Day to Independence Day to Labor Day, there are several occasions where a good old-fashioned barbecue is just the right thing. The specifics of a cookout can be tweaked in countless ways to make it perfect for whatever it is you’re celebrating. But most have a number of things in common. Here’s a foolproof formula for throwing a successful cookout at your apartment!

If you like to host regular gatherings in your apartment, you’ll want all the tips for saving time, money, and energy you can get. If there’s one party planning trick you can benefit from more than any other, it’s incorporating mason jars into your arsenal of supplies. Here are a few of the inventive ways you can use mason jars that might impress your family and friends at your next party.

Do you love brunch? Who doesn’t? The lazy, dual-purpose meal provides the perfect medium for catching up with friends and family and indulging in delicious food and drink. One problem: The best brunch places can be crowded, especially on busy Sundays like Mother’s Day. Depending on how many mimosas or Bloody Marys you enjoy throughout the course of the meal, brunch can also be expensive. Eliminating that wait and cutting costs are two advantages of hosting your own brunch in your apartment. Here are some tips for pulling off this fun, feasible feat.

Picture a home where you can enjoy sprawling grounds, soak in a resort-style pool every evening when you come home from work, bowl and keep up with your workouts without leaving the property boundaries. Now, open your eyes and stop imagining a place where you can enjoy such a luxurious home life. See it for yourself instead. All of these amenities and more exist at AMLI Dadeland, AMLI Residential’s first Miami apartment community.

As you set out to tour apartments, you might be scrambling to make a list of questions to ask and nooks and crannies to investigate. In the midst of thinking about the finer details you want from your apartment, it is important to not lose sight of the bigger picture. Here are five things often overseen during tours but many apartment hunters actually care about.

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 […]

“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.