Nina Seidl

You are a young Ottawa apartment dweller who lives and works downtown. Being the smart and successful professional you are, you've managed to save a little money along the way and now you're considering buying a car.

In today's changing workplace, it is not uncommon for Ottawa employers to allow or even encourage their employees to work from home. There are many good reasons for someone to work from home – savings on travel times and costs, more time for family responsibilities, less overhead expenses for the company, and many more!

Is your Ottawa apartment unfurnished? Maybe you just moved in to your new Ottawa apartment, or maybe you've just been waiting to find the perfect furniture for your space. The hard part, although fun at the same time, is choosing what furniture best suits your personality and your living space.

There is nothing more refreshing than changing around your Ottawa apartment to mix things up in your life. Move this, shift that, clean those, and knock that over! Redecorating can be a lot of fun and it can make your Ottawa apartment feel brand new. But where do you begin? We've created a list of the top 17 easy things you can do to make your Ottawa apartment seem more spacious, more organized, and more you!

Those who know Ottawa know that summers can be hot, humid, and sometimes so uncomfortable that you wish it was winter again! Some apartments in Ottawa offer air conditioning ports, allowing tenants to plug in an air conditioning unit for a seasonal fee (if utilities are included in their rent) or for higher hydro costs each month. Apartments in Ottawa benefit greatly from having air conditioning, but it is not always an option for renters.

The Greater Ottawa area has so many great apartments and properties for rent, you're bound to find a rental that suits you perfectly! Whether it's a bachelor apartment, a one-bedroom, or something even bigger, most apartments in Ottawa have something for everyone.

So you've decided to move into a smaller Ottawa apartment. Maybe it's your first apartment, maybe you're moving in with a partner, or maybe you're downsizing from a larger apartment because you don't want to take care of a big space anymore. Whatever your reasons, there are hundreds of great smaller apartments in the Ottawa area that have just as much character as the bigger ones – they just need a little creativity to make them "WOW!"

The Greater Ottawa area has many great apartments and properties to live in, most of which can be enjoyed based on your likes and dislikes. Most areas in Ottawa have something for everyone. The Ottawa's east-end is no exception. Whether you're renting an apartment in the Innes Park Complex, living in the beautiful Skyway Homes, or residing at Southpoint Villa, there are wonderful choices when it comes to East Ottawa apartments.

As a tenant, you make dozens of energy choices every day. As a citizen of Ottawa – our nation's capital and showcase city to boot – your contribution to the energy efficiency of our city is important. Here are some ideas about how to turn your Ottawa apartment from an energy-wasting dud to an energy-saving gem.

It's that time of year again! Love it or hate it, the arrival of the warm weather means it's time to spring clean your Ottawa rental apartment. "Out with the old" is what spring cleaning is all about – a surefire way to maximize your living space and make your Ottawa apartment the best it can possibly be. Don't know where to start? Follow these 10 spring cleaning tips and your Ottawa rental apartment is guaranteed to be fresh and gleaming in no time.