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Five Tips to Make a Perfect Bachelor Pad

Any guy living alone in an apartment is technically living in a bachelor pad. However, when that term comes to mind, you probably think more of a great place for guys – a real hangout where any guy can feel like the King of his castle, even if he’s the only one occupying the space. No matter what creating the perfect bachelor pad means to you, there are some foolproof ways to get the space …

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10 Meals You Can Make Without Too Much Effort

One of the biggest reasons people turn to fast food and eating out is because their lives are too busy to allow much time for cooking. But even eating out at “healthier” restaurants isn’t always good for you, or for your wallet. Luckily there are many meals you can make that don’t require much prep or cooking time. Meals that don’t require any cooking are often the fastest, not to mention cool and refreshing in …

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How to Save Money on Cleaning Supplies

Cleaning is a necessary part of life. It’s something we all must do and unless you have the money to hire a full-time maid, it’s something you must accept. There’s one thing you don’t have to accept though: spending too much on cleaning supplies! Here are some simple ways to save money on cleaning supplies. Give store brand cleaning supplies a shot In some cases, store brand cleaning supplies are exactly the same as brand …

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Summer Animals that May Try to Make Your Home Theirs

Living in Arizona certainly has its advantages – such as mild winters, amazing hiking trails, and stunning sunsets – but our desert region also comes with its share of annoying pests. This is particularly true during the summer months when every living thing is looking for a cool space to escape the heat, and too often the bugs, scorpions, and snakes view our cool homes as their own hideaway. At Heers Management, we’ve encountered a host Arizona …

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How to Keep Your Home Cool during 100 Degree Days without Large Electric Bills

Summer is upon us, and if you’re like most people, you’re already starting to feel the heat. While nights are still relatively comfortable, you’re going to need that AC during the day. While cranking the AC down to its lowest setting will work, you’ll end up with an unpleasant bill from the electric company by doing that. There are some ways you can beat the summer heat without spending your entire savings though. Use this …

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How to Make a Small Space Seem Bigger

For many people with bigger design aspirations, a small apartment that feels a bit too little can seem like a major problem. That doesn’t mean you’re doomed to live in a place you don’t love though. The fact is that you can make your small apartment seem bigger even if you can’t actually increase the square footage. Use this guide from Heers Management to learn how you can make a small apartment look and feel …

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Seven Tips to Find the Perfect Rental Insurance

When browsing Phoenix apartment rentals, you will likely read about the importance of carrying rental insurance. Whether you’re a first time renter or a veteran of the apartment lifestyle, rental insurance can be confusing. What does it cover? Is it really necessary? In a nutshell, the answers are “a lot” and “yes,” respectively. Here are seven tips for finding the right renter’s policy for your needs. Read the contract Many insurance companies have modified their …

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No Rental History? No Problem! How to Rent Your First Apartment

Finding an apartment that you like isn’t that hard, but actually locating one that you can sign the lease for is another story altogether. If you have no rental history behind you, or you’re renting an apartment for the very first time, getting approved can seem nearly impossible. While some landlords and property managers will be hesitant to work with first-time renters, there are some things you can do to make the process easier on yourself. …

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Tips for Apartment Hunting

Looking for an apartment isn’t something that’s particularly easy, no matter how many you’ve lived in before. If you’re apartment hunting for a first place though, the search can feel downright overwhelming. Try not to stress out too much! While it can seem rough, there are certain things you can do to make finding a place to live a whole lot easier. Use these tips for apartment hunting to find the apartment of your dreams – …

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How to Have an Apartment Garden

There are many great reasons to live in an apartment community – beautiful floor plans, awesome amenities or on-call maintenance requests for example – but one thing that many apartment dwellers still struggle with is how to cultivate an apartment garden within the space provided. Fortunately, there are many clever ways to turn a patio or sunny window into a flourishing garden area despite a lack of tillable earth and limited grow space. If you’ve been thinking about growing your …

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