Summertime sounds like no other season.
From the chirping of nearby cicadas and katydids to the gentle rustling of leaves in the evening breeze, summer’s sounds are music to your ears. You welcome them!
However, other summer sounds aren’t as great. They include loud parties in the unit next door, obnoxious gatherings at the pool, and common area cookouts where guests outnumber residents ten-to-one.
Is your relationship with sleep feeling the heat this summer? Do you find yourself waking up sweaty and frustrated in the middle of the night? You’re not alone. Many people suffer from heat-induced insomnia. The good news is, if you’re a hot sleeper, we’ve got you covered with seven bed-cooling tips that’ll help you get the sleep of your daydreams without sending your A/C bill through the roof. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s a match made in heaven. You and your best friend binge-watch the same shows, order the same thing at Chipotle, and even use the same type of laundry detergent. So, what could possibly go wrong if you two tried to live together?
Before you sign a lease with your best friend, weigh the pros and cons to make an informed decision. Living with your best friend can be an incredibly rewarding experience…or it can leave you spelling B-Y-E to your B-F-F. Read the rest of this entry »
Your roommate cooked salmon—again—and the lingering smell is driving you nuts. Or, maybe your coconut curry’s to blame this time around, and you want to clear out the scent before your roommate gets home. Don’t suffer through the stench. Find out how to quickly and easily get rid of cooking smells in a small apartment kitchen. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s finally here! The long-awaited day when you meet true independence—you’re moving into your first apartment! Congratulations, you’ve officially entered adulthood. Once the movers are long gone, you’ve unpacked a few boxes, and you start settling in, you look down at your growling stomach, and realize—it’s time to do some shopping.
But, where do you start? How much should you spend? What do you even get? Don’t panic—ApartmentSearch is here to help you create the perfect shopping list for perfecting basic recipes within the confines of a small kitchen! Read the rest of this entry »
Ready for a 1st-grade science review? Heat rises. That’s because air gets less dense when the temperature increases. Less dense warm air “floats” on top of colder air, for the same reason a log floats on top of the water. It’s all about density!
Most of the time, you don’t have to worry about thermodynamics or the properties of air molecules. But in the dog days of summer, when your top floor apartment gets hotter than the community dryer on Sunday afternoon, you’re going to wish you’d paid attention in 1st-grade science class! Luckily, we have a few tips and tricks to help you stay cool in your top floor tower during the summer.
A former college roommate is looking to establish himself in a new city—your city. Being a nice person, you agree to give him a place to crash temporarily, but just until she gets set up at his new job and finds an apartment of his own.
But “temporarily” has become six weeks, even though you always set clear expectations for house guests. What does this mean for you? Should you notify your landlord? Read the rest of this entry »
We’re all getting excited for the warmer weather that’s right around the corner, but the end of winter brings something else with it: spring cleaning. Your bathroom probably tops the list for rooms that need a good scrubbing. This year, don’t break the bank with professional bathroom cleaners. We’ll show you five different recipes you can make at home that’ll have your bathroom sparkling in no time (and for a fraction of the cost). Read the rest of this entry »
One of the downsides of apartments is that they can be noisy. You can hear the neighbors around you, and they can hear you. Fortunately, if you want to know how to soundproof thin walls, science is on your side. There are lots of ways to soundproof apartment walls, and they’re cheaper than you’d think. Read the rest of this entry »
Woo hoo! Your friend just moved into their first apartment, which means you’ve got one more cool place to hang out. If you find yourself scouring the Internet for great housewarming gift ideas, look no further. This list of new apartment gifts includes something for everyone, from kitchen necessities to entertainment essentials. Read the rest of this entry »
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