Off-Campus Housing Blog

Microwave, toaster, oven, convection oven, stove, etc.   The amount of appliances a kitchen needs continues to build up.  Not to mention all those pots and pans.  Why would you buy all these expensive items for your small college apartment with barely any storage?  All you really need is a simple coffee pot or Keurig.…

If you’re having some trouble choosing what color you should decorate your apartment with, look no further than your star sign. Different zodiacs prefer different colors and textures. Hopefully, seeing what your star sign favors can give you some ideas. Passionate Aries matches a bright, vibrant red. There are many different tones of red that…

Are you running out of hangers in your closet?  Is your dresser overflowing with clothes to the point you can no longer close the drawers?   If you said yes to either of these questions, then it is probably time to do something with all your old clothes.   There are several things you can…

Just one more thing to tack onto your monthly rent: parking fees. For some, parking can be a make it or break it factor when choosing an apartment. Although you may pay a parking fee for a designated spot, you could still have to walk quite a way, or you might find you only receive…

Searching for an apartment can be an exciting yet overwhelming task.   It is not something you should take lightly.  When choosing an apartment, there are several factors to consider.  Follow this step-by-step guide to help you find your way through the selection process. Step 1. Determine Your Budget.  Figure out how much you can…

If you’ve gone rug hunting you’ve probably noticed that they’re actually pretty expensive. You’ve also most likely wondered why they cost so much more money than you would think. Hopefully, this article can help you understand why you would have to shell out all that money for a rug. Firstly, they tend to be made…

Guilford County is the third-most populated county in North Carolina, with cityscapes, eclectic shops, delicious food, and manicured parks and trails, there’s a good reason why. The maintenance they put into their outdoor locations leaves me in awe and wonder for their care and the county’s natural beauty.   While there are many local places…

Coffee tables are an incredibly useful piece of furniture to have when you have a limited amount of furniture that will fit in your apartment.   They are low, do not take up too much space, and can be moved around without much difficulty.  They also provide enough space on the surface to leave any…

Having to use the in-building laundry at your apartment can seem frustrating. Sharing a laundry room with your entire building definitely won’t be at the top of the list of things you want to do, but you have to anyway. Hopefully, these tips will be able to help you make it a little more manageable.…

It’s the beginning of another stressful semester, yet nothing can make you more stressed than living in a dirty apartment. The floor is dirty, tables are dusty, and the bathroom is a mess. But who has the time to clean all of it? Definitely not the college student taking 6 classes and working part-time. Still,…

The start of a new year is the perfect time to think about making lifestyle changes.   If getting more organized is one such priority for you this year, then it might not be a bad idea to consider managing a personal planner.  Some may think the idea of investing in a planner is too…

Dogs require plenty of exercises to remain happy and healthy.   Without it, they can become anxious or even depressed which is the last thing we want to happen to them.  However, we also don’t want to leave our little friends behind when we go to college.  College can be stressful enough and a dog…