Earth Day began in 1970 and opened discussions over growing environmental concerns. Yet, here we are, 48 years later and the debate continues while worries about our Earth grow stronger. Personal responsibility can go a long way towards impacting our planet. There are many ways communities, companies and individuals can do their part to improve […]
Category: Green Living
Living Green in Your Apartment
Today we are more aware of the environment than ever before. We know that living green isn’t difficult but does require a little thought and commitment. Below are a few green ideas that are simple to implement as well as making a positive impact on your health and the world in which you live. […]
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 […]
Beat The Heat – 10 Tips To Stay Cool In Your Apartment
Turn on your ceiling fan and make sure it is rotating counterclockwise. Your ceiling fan can make a room 6 – 8 degrees cooler. Close all windows and curtains in rooms that receive direct sun light during the heat of the day. Open windows and interior doors in the cooler evening hours to allow […]
One Lightbulb Can Make An Eco – Difference
Earth Day 2017 has just passed and as a tenant of a rental property you may ask yourself, “What can I possibly do to be eco-conscious in my apartment? Oak Park Aparments has one very easy green fix to help you reduce your carbon footprint. Switch out your standard incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent […]
Recycling Resolutions 2017
Every new year people resolve to improve in some way. By the end of January that resolve may have waivered. But January isn’t over yet people. And since January is cold and gray what better way to stay warm but to de-clutter your apartment. And as long as you are getting rid of some stuff […]
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 […]
Easy Breezy Air Purifying Plants
In the mid-west the cold of winter can force you to spend much of your time indoors. Being unable to open the windows to circulate fresh air can trap indoor pollutants in your home, impacting the air you breathe. Indoor pollutants are a build up of particles, gases and chemicals that effect the air quality […]
Turning On The Heat
Oak Park Apartments knows that a well informed tenant is a happy tenant! So, we would like to give you a little fyi on how the heating systems work now that the weather has started to turn cooler. First off Oak Park Apartments is required by the Village of Oak Park to maintain certain building temperatures between September […]
The Best Way To Keep Your Apartment Warm
We are well into fall with November just around the corner and hey, we are no fools – we know what comes next – the cold. So why are we being downright cruel by reminding everyone of the inevitable frigid temps when the weather is still pleasant and mild? Because now is the time to […]