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Once students have moved into their new apartment and well-settled, let’s take a look at how to avoid any scammers pretending to be utilities.  Ameren provides power to all residents in Champaign-Urbana, however, the residents have the right to choose which supplier they wish to purchase from. Please keep in mind that Ameren customers should […]

We are happy to announce that MHM Properties have partnered with Lao Sze Chuan restaurant located at 608 E. University Ave. #105, Champaign! About Lao Sze Chuan: The very first Lao Sze Chuan opened in 1998 in Chicago’s Chinatown and has since become one of the most beloved Chinese restaurants nationwide. The brainchild of Sichuan-born […]

1. Setting Up Utilities (Water & Electricity) Depending on your lease, you or your roommate will have to set up utilities (electricity and/or water) before you move-in.  Otherwise, there will be NO power and water! The following are important phone numbers for your utility companies.  You will want to call or set up a new account […]

Many people use ice cubes as to cool their drinks, maintain fresh vegetables and meat, or simply use them cool off in the summer.  Imagine, some of the brilliant household hacks that require items you don’t have just lying around in the home.  With just one ice cube, you can make cleaning, plant care, and […]

The invention of Clorox wipes has been one of the go-to items for cleaning pretty much anywhere in the home.  Especially these disinfecting wipes that you love them so much and use them for just about everything and anything. Often, many people wonder why to bother with any other cleaning products when you have such […]

We all know often keeping socks paired up together is not that easy.  Although some may think that keeping socks through the laundry cycle is pretty simple.  Just simply toss them in the washer or dryer, but that step doesn’t make its way into everyone’s routine.  If you are likely to toss dirty socks in […]

What is staycation?  This is when you don’t actually go anywhere on vacation but instead take time off from work and enjoy your city or area.  Staycations are getting very popular in recent years.  As expected, some cities are much better than others, of course. WalletHub has created a list of 182 best cities for […]

Now that summer is here, let’s see how what you can do and be ready to enjoy the best in summer.  This weekend, plan a quick getaway for yourselves or with your friends.  You don’t have to go far.  You can go to the local parks and do outdoor barbeque with friends.  Nonetheless, we are […]

Indoor gardening can often be expensive but appreciating the personality they bring to our spaces is joy and fun enough when it comes to it.  If you are ready to take your plant parenting to the next level, making plant babies is not hard as it sounds. Many of the most popular houseplants are easy […]

Whether it’s your first year in college and thinking about living in an apartment, or you didn’t have luck getting the apartment you wanted last year, it helps to know when you should start looking for one to make sure you get your dream apartment while in college. First of all, know your campus and the […]