Life Hacks

Those entering the 2020 school year had no idea what was in store. With almost every school in the country participating in some type of hybrid in-person and online learning, it is a completely new challenge that students are facing this year. The struggle to be productive and stay focused in these trying times is […]

You may wonder why I should keep toothpaste in my laundry basket – that is just weird. Laundry is not just about washing dirty clothes. It is about cleaning and maintaining your wearables so that they always look their best, whether that means making jewelry sparkle, getting stains out of the lining of a purse, […]

Cleaning toilet or even the bathroom, in general, is not always fun or exciting. It’s one of the most dreaded of all household chores and frankly, it’s a dirty job. However, would rather know it’s clean and shiny than put off doing it? In fact, the more often you clean it, the less dirty and […]

You should know not all laundry is created equal. If you are not careful, your desk chair can become an ugly pile-up, making your bedroom look messier than it is. Instead, consider taking on a new laundry-sorting system using one of these closet hacks. The system should be able to put away all your wear-again […]

Everyone wants to be happier and ever wondered what happy people have in their homes?  Well, here are five ideas you may not have considered that could make a real difference in your daily satisfaction at home.  You could be happier by tonight even! Nobody thought of this – a mess Did you know that […]

Winter break is just around the corner and college students are getting ready to get back home for an extended break from their studies.  Their absence leaves a lot of rental units empty and vulnerable to property damage and cold weather-related maintenance issues.  The tips below are a good start for putting together a Winter […]

Dust is a mixture of dead skin cells, pollen, dust mites, dust mite feces, pet dander, textile fibers, burnt particles of cosmic rocks, decomposing insects and more – dust is dirty.  Toxic chemicals that hide in dust pose cancer and fertility risk and are a significant source of exposure to these chemicals. Lead, DDT(dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane), arsenic, flame […]

During the cold winter months, when you turn on the heat, it can get pretty dry and you may feel uncomfortable.  Many people use humidifiers to keep the air in home healthy and clean, but there are other things you can do to improve humidity when the air’s drying out your skin, furniture, and etc. 1. Leave […]

Let’s not forget.  Your bedroom is not the only workhorse of the home, but also your kitchen.  It’s a place where the items you store in it including utensils, serving pieces, and all that cookware, which are among the toughest items because they have to stand up to daily use.  Unless you are constantly eating […]

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 […]