Pet Holiday Safety Decorations, food and festivities are what make the holiday season bright. But many of our human holiday traditions can be dangerous or worse for our furry friends. Knowing how to keep your pet safe during the holidays will be the best gift you can give to Fido and Fluffy. Mistletoe & Holly […]
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Apartment Fire Safety Tips
Fire Safety Tips Fires are frightening, destructive and potentially life threatening. As we wind down October/Fire Safety Month we would like to share fire safety tips to help you be fire “smart” while living at Oak Park Apartments. Top Causes of Apartment Fires Fires are most often caused when you are cooking, using your stove/oven, […]
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 […]
Pet Holiday Safety Tips
Oak Park Apartments wants to make sure that your furry friends stay safe and healthy throughout the holiday season. With these few simple tips you can ensure that Fido & Fluffy have the best holiday ever! […]
Apartment Fire Prevention Tips – 2017
October 8th, 2017 began Fire Prevention Week here in Illinois. Increasing awareness surrounding how to prevent fires and how to survive a fire happens in October because of the tragedy of the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871. Legend has it that a fire broke out after a cow – belonging to […]
Top Car Theft Prevention Tips
Oak Park Apartments believes that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when dealing with crime and by following these few helpful tips you can decrease your chances of being victimized by a car thief. Always lock your door, roll up your windows and employ the alarm system, if you have one. You […]
Keep Your Apartment Secure While You Are On Vacation
That long planned for, highly anticipated vacation is just around the corner. You’ve made all your arrangements, researched your destination and packed your bags. You’re ready to go, right? Almost In order to ensure that you have no surprises post – getaway, there are a few vacation security suggestions to add to your checklist before you […]
Apartment Living Skills – Resetting A Tripped Circuit Breaker
In the early 1900’s, when most of Oak Park Apartments properties were originally built, a tenant’s basic needs for electricity was limited to lighting and a few basic appliances. Air conditioners, laptops, dishwashers, cell phones; all of our 21st century amenities and technological needs have placed a greater demand on electrical services at these historic buildings. […]
Hot Weather Tips To Keep Pets Safe
Hot and humid weather is often referred to as the dog days of summer. And imagine being a dog (or cat) and having to function in the heat while wearing your fur coat. As a pet friendly apartment management company Oak Park Apartments would like to help keep your pet safe and comfortable when temperatures […]
Who Started Apartment Living Anyway?
Oak Park is a community rich with history and Oak Park Apartments likes to highlight that history. Pondering our own history made us curious about the history of apartment buildings and that search led us all the way back to ancient Rome. Yes, we can thank the Romans for the creation of multi-family dwellings. Back […]
