AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life

AMLI recently partnered with Austin’s Habitat for Humanity to donate all our older model appliances, cabinets and more as part of our recent renovations at AMLI South Shore. These items will be available for Austinites to purchase at a steep discount from the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore in St. Edwards. Anything that can’t be resold will be recycled and saved from joining the average 5,500+ tons of waste that enters the Travis County landfills every single day, according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. By the end of this year alone, AMLI will have donated an estimated 20,000 in items just from […]

Spring cleaning is a popular practice, but a fall deep clean might be a good idea before you batten down the hatches for the cold. Summer’s passed, which usually means there’s been a lot of time with open windows and patio doors, bringing all sorts of stuff from the outdoors into our apartments. Fall is the perfect time to clean your apartment all while keeping our environment healthy. Here are a few of our favorite fall green cleaning tricks. 1. Organize closets With any change in the season, it’s a good idea to go through your clothes and evaluate what you wore or didn’t wear […]

Depending where you live, recycling at home can make a substantial difference to the environment for future generations. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the recycling average is right under 30 percent nation-wide. Recycling at your apartment is a great way individuals can make a difference on both a local and global scale. Here are six tips for easy recycling at home so you can kick start your efforts and improve our planet for the better. Tip #1: Sorting Check into your city’s recycling policies to see what items can be recycled and how to go about doing it. Some cities […]

We all know that plants need sunlight to grow. So, what can you do if your apartment gets very little light during the day hours? Luckily, there are many houseplants that thrive with indirect sun or even in full shade. Adding a few houseplants brings in beauty, texture and good energy into your apartment—and it’s easy to do! Here are some of the best plants for your dark apartment. A post shared by The Sill (@thesill) on Aug 26, 2018 at 10:55am PDT Snake plant This easy-care houseplant has sword-like (or snake-like!) straight leaves and comes in a variety of sizes. Snake […]

Replacing your favorite jeans or T-shirt is never easy. These are the go-to items you’ve worn for years—you’ve lived a lot of life in these worn-out clothes. We’ve got some hacks to help you extend the life of your older clothing so you won’t need to run out to the store. Most of the tips we have below can be done with items you probably already have in your apartment. Here’s how you can give your old clothes new life. Shape them up Removes pills from sweaters, pants, jackets or anything else. Over years of wear, knitted fibers begin to […]

Plants brighten up any living space. They bring nature indoors—that touch of green will soften up any room in your apartment. Houseplants are a lovely decoration, but they do come with a little maintenance to keep them alive and looking their best. The secret to houseplant success is to create the same ideal conditions as they would enjoy in their native habitat. Unlike their wild family members, houseplants are dependent on you for their care. Use these tips to keep your houseplants happy! Don’t over water Overwatering can rot the roots of your plant and eventually kill it. Before watering, feel […]

You want clean clothes, a spotless kitchen and a germ-free bathroom, but you also care about the environment. Many household cleaners have harsh chemicals that are harmful to our health and our planet. Most are also packaged with non-recyclable materials leading to even more problems. We’ve found a line of eco-friendly green cleaners that are made from plant-based ingredients and have all the cleaning power you’ll need. They are carefully packaged with 100 percent post-consumer recycled bottles and always include How2Recycle icons on each package. On top of all that, it’s affordable and available at most popular retail stores. That product […]

In the summer months, outdoor air quality is an increased concern, and smog and haze tend to linger and be more noticeable. The thing is, the air inside our homes is likely to be more polluted than the air outside. Dust, fragrances, chemicals (in cleaners) and pets can all decrease your home’s air quality. Your apartment is constructed to be well insulated and airtight, (to improve energy efficiency) keeping these irritants inside your home. There are some simple steps you can take to improve indoor air quality within your apartment. Switch to natural cleaners While you may associate lemon, lavender and pine scents […]

Whether you’re exploring historic sites, immersing yourself in another culture, or ogling at a natural wonder, travel affords some of the richest and most rewarding experiences you can have. Do your part in protecting the places you visit by respecting local norms end employing sustainable travel practices. Here are 10 ways to reduce your travel footprint or compensate for carbon emissions associated with getting you to and from your vacation destination. Set thermostat to save energy Before you leave for your destination, set the thermostat in your apartment higher than usual to save electricity. If traveling in winter, set the thermostat lower […]

Apartments are the answer for how to have a greener, healthier and more responsible life. Better Choice for Your Home—Why? Apartment living allows you to have a healthier lifestyle and a smaller carbon footprint than living in a single-family house or townhome. Consider these reasons: In single-family homes empty rooms and unused spaces waste energy and money on heating and cooling space you don’t even use. Apartments are a better size for your needs. You can drive fewer miles and be more active because apartments are typically within walking distance to employment, entertainment and public transit. Apartment communities use significantly […]