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 […]
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Earth Day 2018
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 […]
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. […]
Be Prepared, Severe Weather Ahead
Today’s swirling, snow-globe weather is deceiving as we head into what is meteorological spring. Spring weather here in the mid-west swings from sixty degree temperatures one day, snow the next. It is these swings that can produce some very dangerous weather, from icy streets to thunderstorms, from flooding to tornadoes, March can deliver a whole gamut […]
Tips to Ensure Your Move to a New State Goes Smoothly
Moving is stressful. Moving to a new state adds a whole new level of stress to the equation. Before, you box up any of your belongings follow these tips to ensure your move to a new state goes smooth. […]
Tips to Keep Your Dog Happy Living in Your Apartment
When living in an apartment it is a fact of life that constant barking from your four-legged friend will not please your neighbors. You want both everybody to be happy. So how do you keep Fido content? Follow these tips to keep your dog happy living in your apartment and your neighbors even happier. […]
How To Secure An Apartment In A Competitive Market
The American dream of home ownership has changed. Renting, rather than buying, is now the norm. Why the shift? Three important reasons: Flexibility. Being able to go where the job offer is with ease is valuable. Expense. Renting is less expensive than owning. Maintenance. Plumbing, heating, lawn care and more are all the landlord’s responsibility. […]
#GivingTuesday: A Local Success
The kickoff to the holiday season has ever increasingly been about shopping. From Black Friday to Small Business Saturday and ending with Cyber Monday, the rush to get the gift purchasing part of the holidays started soon after Thanksgiving is very real. And that is why the advent of the #GivingTuesday movement couldn’t […]
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 […]
