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Summer Decoration Tips
Some Tips for Decorating your apartment during the summer Read
By: The Apartment Dude | 15/04/2008 | Interior Design
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Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers
What would you do if you found a massive jackpot of cash on the street and noone was around? As kids on the play ground, we always heard the phrase, "Finders keepers, losers weepers." Maybe as kids over a kick ball or a nickel, this might be appropriate in society, but as Apartmentites in todays world this philosophy doesn't play well. Read
By: The Apartment Dude | 14/04/2008 | Home and Family
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Moving? Don't Forget These Things
A change of address that is miles away from your previous apartment, can be a hectic move. I have moved from city to city and half way across the country a few times and from experience I can tell you that this process can be difficult. Some of the little things that MUST be taken care of after a big move can be forgotten in the excitement of adjusting to your new surroundings. Read
By: The Apartment Dude | 14/04/2008 | Home and Family
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Spring at Your Apartment
Spring is here in full swing and other than the allergies, everything should be rocking around your apartment. People are out walking their dogs, picnics and barbecues are starting to happen more frequently, and you will slowly see folks sunbathing at the community pool. Read
By: The Apartment Dude | 28/03/2008 | Home and Family
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Etiquette in the Fitness Center
For all of you Apartmentites out there who fear going to the gym, fear no more. If your community has a state of the art fitness center (which most of them do), it's time for you to take full advantage. Don't waste money and time driving to a big expensive gym, when you have everything that you will need to get in shape and stay that way included in the cost of rent and right there in your own community. Read
By: The Apartment Dude | 28/03/2008 | Home and Family
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Décor Tips for Your Corners in Your Apartment
Have an empty corner in your apartment that draws attention away from the rest of the room because its just soooo...empty? Or have an empty corner that you just want to fill? Here are a few simple ideas to help fill in the blanks. Read
By: The Apartment Dude | 28/03/2008 | Home and Family
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Tips on Meeting Your Apartment Neighbors
How to Meet Your Neighbors Read
By: The Apartment Dude | 28/03/2008 | Accessories
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Lawn Mowers, Weed Eaters, and Edgers...oh My! a Thought on Lawn Care at Your Apartment
Yes. It can seem to happen at the most inopportune time at your apartment. Whether you are trying to study for a final exam, have an important work related phone call, or even just trying to sleep in on your only day off...you suddenly hear the annoying sound. Its a constant buzz of lawn mowers, weed eaters, and edgers making your apartment grounds look really really nice. You often wonder why they have to do it right at that time, but I want to remind you that it always could be worse. Read
By: The Apartment Dude | 25/03/2008 | Home and Family
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And the Toilet Runneth Over…tips on Stopping an Overflow
As a valued Apartmentite, I wanted to give you a quick tip on what to do if the toilet in your apartment seems to be overflowing. We've all been there. You flush the handle and watch in anxiety as the water rises higher and higher with no recession in sight. Your breathing gets quicker and the panicky feeling sets in as you utter the words, "Oh! Crap!" (No pun intended.) Read
By: The Apartment Dude | 25/03/2008 | Home and Family
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Laundry Tips for Your Apartment Laundry Center
Community laundry is such a joy. Really though, having laundry centers in your apartment community is a huge, HUGE bonus over having to go to the laundromat next to the stop and go. Although some communities actually offer laundry hookups and even washers and dryers in their actual units, most other communities offer on-site laundry centers. There are a few really great benefits to having a community laundry center. Check it out: Read
By: The Apartment Dude | 25/03/2008 | Home and Family