It’s the middle of the night, and a maintenance emergency just knocked on your apartment door. There you are, in your pajamas and slippers wondering—sleepy-eyed—how long is it going to take to get this thing fixed? In a horror story, maintenance would respond in 24 to 48 hours, leaving you to figure out how to stop an over-flowing toilet right away. Are you a plumber? Probably not! Hiring a plumber well ...

How do you know when you’ve spotted the one? Finding the right apartment can be a tedious task indeed if you find yourself peppered with questions of location, rent, size, utilities, pets—and that’s just the basics. Having an additional checklist ready will help weed out all the wrong apartments and help prevent renter’s regret. Read on to make sure you ask the right questions to help you find that match ma...

Feng shui--the ancient Chinese practice of positioning buildings and objects to increase the positive flow of energy--is also a widely used home décor technique. The ultimate purpose of Feng Shui is to create a vibrant feeling of harmony and joy for you and your loved ones while maintaining a sense of openness and utility. You can always feng shui your entire apartment, but if your kitchen in particular has begun to look an...

We spend a great deal of time away from our comfortable homes.  While time spent driving varies from person to person, it is generally agreed upon that we spend a majority of our lifetime sleeping.  So investing in our personal space may not be such a bad idea, especially if in the end it helps produce a serene surrounding—one arguably necessary for obtaining deep sleep after a long day of commuti...

Happy New Year!

With 2012 rolling in, many of us promise ourselves “this will be the year I will keep my resolution!”   Whether it’s losing those few extra pounds, or becoming the “yes man”, know that only 10% of the population will stick with their resolution this year.  

If you are determined to stick with your resolution this year, here are five tools to help you out...