Apartment Living

Getting to Know You

September 1, 2015

One of the beauties of college apartment living is the built-in community. Even in today’s social-media-consumed culture, meeting new people (in person) is fun and important for enabling your personal growth as an independent individual. Plus, the college experience wouldn’t be the same without a few awkward passes in the hallway or holding the door…

Apartment Essentials!

August 21, 2015

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Watch this video about essentials for your first college apartment! Let us know what other items you consider apartment essentials in the comment section below.

Apartment Living Advice: Decorating your Apartment More Efficiently

August 1, 2015

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As a college student, chances are there are two things you’re concerned with when it comes to decorating your apartment: cost and decorating it the way you like. When these two things seem to come into conflict, it can be discouraging. While you may have already heard apartment living advice concerning how to find the perfect apartment,…

3 Reasons that Living at Home During College is a Bad Idea

July 31, 2015

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College can be a scary experience. You have harder classes than you probably had in high school. Add to that the uncertainty which comes with living away from your parents and it can be tempting to live at home while going to college, particularly if you are going to college in your hometown. If you…

3 Benefits of Leaving Home During College

July 27, 2015

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College can be a scary experience. You have harder classes than you probably had in high school. Add to that the uncertainty which comes with living away from your parents, and it can be tempting to live at home while going to college, particularly if you’re going to college in your hometown. If you’re considering…

5 College Apartment Options Every Student Should Consider

July 26, 2015

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Finding a college apartment can be a scary, but exciting process. This is probably going to be your first apartment and you want it to be perfect. You will find out that locating the perfect apartment is easier said than done. Every apartment has its good and bad points. One might be close to campus, but very…

Apartment Living Advice: Getting a Pet

July 22, 2015

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So, you convinced your parents to let you move off campus, found the perfect apartment and a great roommate. Best of all? The apartment complex allows pets. You spent all of last year missing the ability to cuddle with your fuzzy pet at your parents’ house, which makes getting a pet of your own a priority…

Parental Advice: Guidelines for Communicating With Your College Student

July 20, 2015

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Constant parental advice can make adjusting to college life difficult on your college student. Some parents expect a phone call from their college student daily. If the student doesn’t contact them that day, they will call late at night to make sure they are doing fine. This can make day-to-day college life difficult, as they often have to take time…

College Apartment Living: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

July 19, 2015

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College is all about new experiences. New learning, new environment, new people and finding yourself at the odd age of being an adult but not being quite sure how to be an adult. College apartments are a big part of this process. For most people, it’s the first time being solely dependent on yourself and not…

Getting the Most out of Your Living Room

July 14, 2015

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One of the most difficult aspects of creating a great living space is deciding how to get the most out of your living room. After all, if you’re a student living in an off-campus apartment with a roommate, you’re probably dealing with disorganization, because you don’t feel like you have enough time. In other cases, your roommates possibly…

Aquavault: A Safety Solution for Students

July 14, 2015

College Rentals

A secure solution beyond your water adventures, the AquaVault® outdoor travel safe is made of durable high impact ABS thermoplastic to withstand aggressive attempts on your valuables, and is perfect for any dorm room or apartment. The 120-square-inch cargo hull is roomy enough for wallets, watches, mobile phones, jewelry, keys and other valuables. AquaVault® is…

Getting Organized in a Small Space

July 10, 2015

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Getting organized is an important step in becoming an adult. You’ll probably hear plenty of apartment living advice from family and friends when you move into a student apartment, though you’re never truly prepared when you realize the apartment is cramped. If you need a student apartment immediately and everything else gets filled up, you may have…