Feel Confident and Secure: 12 Safety Tips for Living Alone
There are many benefits to living all by yourself — including the ability to decorate however you choose, abide by your own schedule, and there’s zero pressure to pick up
What You Should Know About Your Apartment’s Courtesy Patrol
Courtesy patrols are becoming increasingly common “amenities” at certain apartment properties. To many renters, the extra safety measure represents a little more peace of mind. But to some, having a “security guard” on-site brings up a lot of questions.
Halloween Safety Tips for Apartment Renters
The spookiest day of the year is almost upon us! Though horror movies evoke fear of ghosts and apparitions, there are plenty of not-so-supernatural dangers to be scared of on Halloween.
10 Fire Safety Tips for Apartment Renters
Apartment life offers many conveniences. But there are also some risks involved. For example, you can’t control what the person in the apartment next door does, even though you both share a wall, a roof, etc.
Fire in Your Apartment Building? Think Before You Freak
There were 405 deaths and 3,025 injuries due to fires in apartment buildings in 2015 (NFPA Statistics). If a fire breaks out in your apartment building, think before you freak—learn what to do, how to protect yourself, and how to care for those around you.
How to Childproof Your Apartment
Between birthing classes and baby name books, expecting parents have a lot on their minds. To help make sure everything is ready for your upcoming bundle (or bundles!) of joy, try to keep things simple and stress-free. When it comes to childproofing your apartment, work smarter not harder. Follow our simple guidelines on how to make your apartment safer for its newest, and smallest, resident without giving yourself a headache in the process.
What Is Considered Emergency Maintenance in an Apartment?
It’s one of a renter’s worst nightmares: you come home from work to find your carpet soaked and a burst pipe gushing underneath your bathroom sink. You don’t have the tools or expertise to fix it yourself… so what’s a renter to do? When there’s no time to waste and you need apartment maintenance, it’s good to know what you can do right away.
Fireplace in Your Apartment? Safety Is Key
What could be nicer on a cold winter evening than a crackling fire? Most apartments unfortunately do not have that beautiful, warm and toasty fireplace. But if you are one
Residents of Austin Apartments Make New July 4th Plans
Central Texas is facing the driest eight-month period in 116 years, and dwellers in Austin apartments have certainly felt the impact. The current drought is the third worst on record,
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