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: Cold weather
Best Things to Do in Chicago This December
Yes, our winters are cold, windy and snowy, but the holidays in Chi-town are truly magical. Rather than hibernating in your Chicago apartment this December, why not embrace the frigid temps and soak up some holiday cheer? Explore our list of the best things to do in Chicago this December, then bundle up, get out […]
5 Cures for Cabin Fever
Chicago winters are cold, windy and snowy, prompting many Oak Park apartment residents to spend a good deal of time indoors. And, as the season wears on, it’s not unusual to start feeling a bit stir crazy. If you’ve come down with a case of cabin fever, here are 5 suggestions to help you pass […]
Apartment Tips for a Cozy Winter
Apartment Tips for a Cozy Winter Winter has shown up early this year. Temperatures have dipped and we have already seen snow. When the weather is miserable and cold outside there is nothing better than coming home to a toasty warm apartment. By implementing a few easy tips you can keep your apartment feeling cozy […]
Tips for Moving During Winter in Chicago
From snow drifts and icy walkways to bitter cold temperatures, moving during the winter comes with its own set of challenges – especially if your new apartment is in a frigid city like Chicago. While November through March is not the most ideal time to move into a Chicago apartment, you may not be able […]
Apartment Indoor Herb Gardening Tips
Longing for spring amid the recent January chill? Do you want to add a little green into your life to keep from feeling the seasonal effects of winter? Herbs are the answers. Herbs will add a fresh flavor to anything you are cooking, are easy to grow on a windowsill and, depending on what you grow, will […]
WINTER IS COMING.
At Oak Park Apartments we believe that a well informed tenant is a happy tenant and now that weather has officially turned cold we wanted to provide our tenants with the Village of Oak Park’s heating rules and regulations along with additional tips for staying toasty. […]
WINTER COATS, HATS & GLOVES FOR KIDS!
OAK PARK APARTMENTS IS COLLECTING NEW & GENTLY USED WINTER COATS, HATS & GLOVES FOR KIDS 2nd ANNUAL COAT DRIVE Donate Coats NOW through DECEMBER 7TH Oak Park Apartments’s 2nd annual coat drive will once again benefit the children of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. We are accepting new and/or gently used children’s coats, hats and gloves; infant […]
Beat Back Winter At The Oak Park Conservatory
It’s mid-winter. The weather is cold, gray and dreary. Spring seems like a long ways away. So how do you beat the winter blues and give yourself a taste of spring, all while staying in Oak Park? By visiting one of Oak Park’s treasures, the Oak Park Conservatory, for that much needed respite. The Oak […]
New Windows Help Defeat Winter At Oak Park Apartments
As a company Oak Park Apartments has made it our mission to not only preserve the historic character of our properties but to improve our buildings in a way that is sustainable for the environment and many more years to come. One update that makes a huge positive ecological impact is replacement windows. Old windows are one of […]