Chicago winters are notoriously cold, but your Oak Park apartment doesn’t have to be. When the temperature drops, your instinct may be to crank up the heat, but if you want to keep your energy bill down, consider giving some – or all – of these clever hacks a try. Put Your Beach Towels to […]
Category: 2019
How to Host Football Sundays in Your Apartment
Are you and your fellow football fans looking for a place to watch the game? Why not turn your Chicago apartment into the designated Sunday hangout? With some inexpensive stow-away seating, a crock pot, and a flat screen TV, any apartment can be a pigskin lover’s paradise. Here’s everything you need to get your apartment […]
Things to Consider Before Moving Off Campus
According to Collegefactual.com, the cost of living on campus at Loyola University Chicago in 2017-2018, was just over $14,000. In fact, many Chicago-area colleges and universities charge a hefty price for on campus housing, prompting upperclassmen to consider moving off campus. If you’re among the many college co-eds planning to make the move to student […]
Apartment Decorating Tips for Spring
After a long winter in the Chicago area, we’re all longing for the first signs of spring. So why not start by adding a little warmth and color inside your apartment? The season of new beginnings is the perfect time to re-organize your closets, give your space a deep cleaning, and add some fresh new […]
Origins of Apartment Living
Ancient Rome The origins of apartment living trace back to Rome. In ancient Rome owning a home was for the wealthy few, leaving a majority of people in need of affordable housing. It was out of necessity that apartments became a typical part of Roman life. Early Roman apartments filled whole city blocks, were up to […]
Strategies For Living in a Studio Apartment
Whether you’re moving from your parents spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home or you’re looking for something that’s more affordable, downsizing can be a challenge. By following a few simple strategies you will find that living in a studio apartment is a great experience. Avoid Clutter Consider the function of the things you own. What […]
