Archive for March, 2009

Decorating Your New Apartment

Monday, March 9th, 2009

What is the most exciting part of moving? Well certainly not the packing and transfer of heavy furniture! Apartments.com recently conducted a survey to current renters about decorating, ninety percent of renters will decorate when moving to a new apartment; of these renters, eighty-one percent will decorate within the first three ...

Dealing with Stains and Spots (Part 2 of 2)

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Concluding our series on how to deal with stains and spots in your apartment, here are some more great tips! Juice Red or purple juice can be removed from fabrics by sprinkling salt on the stain as soon as possible. The salt will absorb the liquid forming a paste that can be ...

Dealing with Stains and Spots (Part 1 of 2)

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

All stains are not created equal. Here are a few tips on getting out the most difficult stains without ruining your clothing, upholstery, or other fabric and surfaces. As with any chemical, spot testing in an inconspicuous area beforehand for color fastness is advised. Blood Rub hydrogen peroxide gently on clothing and ...