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What Happens If You Pay Your Rent Late?

There are lots of questions to ask when renting an apartment, and many of the answers are already online. One of the most important questions to ask about (or look for in the lease), is what happens if you’re late on rent. The plan should always be to pay your rent on time, but mistakes happen, and it’s good to know up front what kind of consequences you might be facing. Some of these potential …

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7 Tricks for Sharing a Refrigerator with a Roommate

Online resources can help you find an apartment in Phoenix, and they can even help you find a roommate. What a time to be alive! Sometimes, though, it’s harder to live with a roommate than it is to find one. Add the following seven tips to your collection of ideas, and make sure the refrigerator doesn’t become a source of conflict. 1  Take a Proactive Approach It’s much easier to prevent the refrigerator from becoming …

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How to Plan the Perfect Oscars Viewing Party at Your Apartment

The Oscars are one of the most exciting nights of the year if you’re fascinated by show business. The rich and famous get together to hand out awards for the past year, and you can host a swanky party of your own. Check online for apartment decorating ideas, then get into the spirit. The Oscars themselves are all about style and presentation, so your gathering should live up to high standards, too. Use the ideas …

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Clever Ways to Hide Wires and Cords in Your Apartment

When you’re looking for design ideas for your apartment, one of the most important things you can do is blend your technology naturally into your living space. A mess of wires can make your apartment look disorganized even if everything else is clean. Luckily, home design experts have been solving this problem for a few years now, and there are some great solutions available. Follow the five tips and tricks below to hide your cords …

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Tips and Tricks on How to Handle a Noisy Neighbor

One of the worst things that can happen to you if you live in an apartment is that you can get saddled with a noisy neighbor. When you live in a building with lots of other people, some level of noise is to be expected. That said, some people really take things to the next level by creating an unnecessary amount of noise at all hours of the day. If your neighbors are making your …

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7 Signs That Show It’s Time to Live on Your Own

Living with a roommate can be nice because you have someone to share your time (and your bills) with. Living alone has a whole separate set of benefits though. When you get your own apartment, you’re free to take control of the entire space. Here’s how you’ll know when you’re ready to get an apartment in Phoenix. 1 You’re Financially Stable When you live by yourself, you don’t have anyone else to help you out …

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7 Must-Have Apps to Help You Decorate Your First Apartment

There are tons of online resources for people who want to know more about apartments in Phoenix, and thanks to your smartphone, you can get extra help from some great apps. Use technology to your advantage, and you can make your place extraordinary after you find a pad in one of the best apartments in Phoenix. With state-of-the-art decoration apps including some augmented reality, you can see how something will look before you have to …

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Which Floor is Best for Your Apartment: Top or Bottom?

There are tons of resources to help discerning home hunters find great Phoenix apartments– but the process doesn’t end even when you find the perfect building. You still have to decide exactly which unit is right for you to call home. Some people prefer to live on the very top floor of their building, while others like to stay closer to the ground floor. Most floors are somewhere in between, and every floor has its …

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Carpet Cleaning Tips to Know

Of all the resources for people who live in apartments, some of the most critical include information about how you can keep your home clean. Maintaining a clean apartment will help you feel better, make your guests feel more impressed, and will help you get that security deposit back. Keep your place spotless with these nine carpet cleaning tips. 1 – Vacuum Often One of the best ways to keep your carpet clean is to …

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How to Set up a Home Office

It used to be extremely rare to work from home. Only the very most dedicated employees needed to have a home office, and the average employee never had the opportunity to work remotely. That’s changing quickly, and many companies allow their employees to work from home at least part of the time now. Set up a home office in your Phoenix apartment to stay focused and efficient when you work remotely, and you’ll also enjoy …

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