When you finally score that prime parking space, it can feel like winning the Olympics. But do you have the right to park there? Parking in some spots around your apartment complex could mean encoring the wrath of your neighbors…. Read More
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Beat the Heat with These Cool Apartment Tips
With temperatures reaching 105 degrees this week, it is understandable that people everywhere are trying to beat the heat by staying inside. But staying inside with the air conditioning turned up can hurt your wallet. So how do you keep… Read More
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The Roommate Battles: Dealing With a Bad Roommate
Living with a roommate definitely has its perks. You are able to rent a luxury apartment without having to go broke just paying the rent. But when two different people share a space but aren’t used to each other, it… Read More
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Growing Succulents in Your Apartment
Both cacti and succulents have hit the market as houseplants in the past few years. These seeds can now be found everywhere from commercial seed companies. There are more than 2,000 different species of cacti and succulents that can thrive… Read More
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Fourth of July Safety Tips from Harborside Village Apartments
Fireworks, street fairs, and flags seem to be the symbol of the Fourth of July. But did you know that every year, one-quarter of the emergency room visits are related to firework injuries? Because fireworks are sold on almost every… Read More
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Organizing a Shared Walk-In Closet
Whether you have been dating for a year, married for a month, or 20 years, there is one thing all couples have in common: they hate sharing closet space. In your morning dash to get to work, you pull out… Read More
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Why Apartment Living is Better
While apartments were once thought out of as a place to live when you couldn’t afford a house, apartments are now unique, luxurious places for anyone to live in. Many people prefer apartment living because of its affordability and unique… Read More
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Best Pets for Apartment Living
Let’s face it, everyone loves animals. They are adorable, often fluffy, and depend on you for their every need. But when you go from living with your parents and their big dogs to a smaller apartment, giving up that companionship… Read More
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How Long Does it Take to Find an Apartment?
Most people assume that house hunting takes a long time and a lot of money. However, moving to a new apartment can be just as long and expensive of a process if you don’t know what you’re doing. How long… Read More
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Living with a Roommate 101: Rules and Etiquette
Anyone who has ever lived with a roommate probably has a horror story. Whether it was the college roommate who left dirty socks everywhere or the night-owl roommate who liked to work out at three in the morning, horror stories… Read More