I remember when I was a kid watching my mom do the laundry.  It was always such an event because there was five children living in the house.  I recently was over at my mothers house and caught myself chatting with her while she loaded the washing machine.  How things have changed since I was a child.  Most people have [...]

My last post about fire safety also got me thinking about renters insurance.  I’m often surprised to learn that many renters do not realize that the landlord’s insurance does not cover their belongings. If you’re new to renting, think about applying for rental insurance.  It will provide you with coverage if your belongings are stolen, damage or destroyed and it also [...]

I was just reading an article in the newspaper the other day that covered an apartment fire.  I thought that everyone could benefit from being reminded of safety measures for apartment living. 1. Don’t overload your circuits User a power bar with a ground fault interceptor (GFI).  This feature allows the bar to detect when there is a surge in the power [...]

Well, the issue of being green is a popular subject in the news but how can you do your part to be environmentally friendly when you live in an apartment?  It’s true that you don’t have a lot of control over what other people are doing within your building but even your efforts will make a difference.  So, here are [...]

There are new photos posted on Facebook and they can be viewed at http://www.facebook.com/HarrisonGardens.  I can’t believe the changes that have taken place since I was last there! It looks like they’ve got the new exercise equipment in.  I was talking with one of the property managers and he was explaining to me how they selected them.  They spared no expense [...]

Here’s an interesting article that was published in the Calgary Herald that touches on trends for furnishing your apartment. I guess the main point is to have fun decorating your new diggs.   Enjoy! Furnishing your new space By Carl Patzel, For Home Renos September 9, 2010 Whatever the room you’ve decided to renovate, chances are the existing furniture will [...]

The building seems to be coming along nicely and I can’t believe how quickly everything has come to fruition.  It just seems like yesterday when I first visited the site and it’s incredible how far along it’s come since then. I can’t say I’ve ever seen an apartment building quite like this one, although I have to keep in mind that [...]

I know that I typically blog about issues surrounding apartment living but I stumbled upon this article/interview and I thought I’d pass it on.  It provides a nice perspective on what a lot of us like about apartment renting.  It was originally published in the Kitchener Record. ____________________________________ “How do you like living in an apartment?” “Don’t you miss your home and garden?” I’ve [...]

Moving can be a stressful yet adventurous task so after the event is through you deserve some relaxation!  One great way to celebrate your move is to throw a party! Here are a few tips to help plan a wonderful apartment warming party for you and your friends Send Out Invitations Make sure to send them out ahead of time so that people [...]

One good reason that people typically look for a roommate is to save money on the cost of renting.  Although this is a really good reason, it’s always good to be aware of the consequences if things go array. Here’s what you should know if you’re deciding on finding a roommate. Many people who split rent with roommates think that they’re okay [...]