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Security Deposit Return Laws: Landlord Deadlines By State

in Legal Issues

January 30th, 2012

There are laws on security deposit return, particularly on the amount of time a landlord has to return a tenant’s security deposit after vacating a property. For details on your state’s specific procedures for returning security deposits, see your state’s landlord-tenant statutes.

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Moving Tips: How to Pack for a Move

in Moving

January 23rd, 2012

Packing typically isn’t a chore people enjoy, but it is something most of us have or will have to do at some point. While packing before a move isn’t necessarily enjoyable (or easy), it is a necessity. Learning how to properly pack and transport your furniture, appliances, household goods, and electronics it critical to ensuring that the contents of your home be protected while in transit. Read our tips below to reduce of the chance of damage during your upcoming…

Best Houston Apartments - Great Uptown Area

in Find an Apartment, Moving

January 16th, 2012

The Great Uptown neighborhood of Houston, Texas is one of the most highly sought after locations on ApartmentRatings.com and now we’ve made finding your dream apartment even easier. Check out the top five apartment complexes in the area, each of which has glowing recommendations by over 75% of ApartmentRatings.com users. Listed in descending order, each complex has been reviewed by at least 10 ApartmentRatings.com users; key amenities and resident comments are highlighted.

1. Three Fountains III
Recommended by 94% of users; 4.5 overall rating

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A Guide to Living in Austin, Texas

in Find an Apartment, Moving

January 9th, 2012

Living in Austin, a city where having character counts and being “weird” is welcomed, is an experience enjoyed by 1.2 million Texas residents. Austin’s culture and lifestyle vacillates between New Urban and classic ways. A place where laid back, old fashioned neighborhoods collide with bustling modern areas, Austin, the capital and fourth largest city in the state of Texas, is a blend of pedestrian-friendly communities where residents have easy access to cafes, shops, clubs, galleries and more.

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Create Your Own Kitchen Clothespin Memo Board

in Decorating, Small Space Ideas

January 3rd, 2012

There are always notes, photos, children’s artworks and holiday cards you want to keep visible in your kitchen. A memo board project is a great alternative to the more traditional front-of-the-refrigerator display palate. How can it be done using an inexpensive and fun arts and crafts project for the whole family? Grab a package of wooden spring clothespins, a wooden yardstick and some paint to match the kitchen decor. Get ready to get organized!

Easy Assembly

Picture this: a natural wooden yardstick,…