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Emergency Contacts on Your Rental Application

in Help Me Now!

November 2nd, 2009

When you’re filling out a rental application, you’ll almost always be asked to list an emergency contact. On some applications, you may be asked to write down as many as three names and phone numbers. Who do you put down? Your parents? Another family member? A friend? A co-worker?

The biggest question is which family member or friend would be your best emergency contact. Many renters simply list their parents, regardless if they’re still living in the same city as them.…

How to Train Your Dog in Your Apartment

in Pets

November 6th, 2009

You may be wondering how to train your dog in an apartment. It may not always be easy, but if your start out right with your training, you will have a pet that is easy to be around and enjoyable for many years to come. 

Dog-Proofing your Apartment

The single most important thing in training a dog in an apartment is not to get lax and let the dog loose. Freedom is a reward for well-trained dogs, not a reward for dogs…

DIY Planters for Your Balcony Garden

in Gardening

November 6th, 2009

If you’re going to plant your own balcony garden, why not make do-it-yourself DIY planters? You’ll cut down your costs and get the personal satisfaction of using your own creativity. If you’re not sure what to use, here are some ideas to try:

Metal

Don’t throw away old metal pots and bread pans, or other metal containers. Use them in your balcony garden as containers for your plants and flowers. You’ll need to drill holes in them, but they’ll make excellent DIY…

Recommended Renters Insurance Features for Austin Renters

in Renters Insurance

November 6th, 2009

The city of Austin, Texas is known for its culture, its live music and other great attractions, but when moving to this vibrant central Texan city, there are other things Austin renters should know about what it means to live in the Austin metropolitan area.

Renters insurance is a type of insurance policy that protects household possessions of those who are renting a home or apartment. This kind of tenant insurance coverage is optional, unlike homeowners insurance, but it is recommended…

What Comes in a Furnished Apartment?

in Find an Apartment

November 6th, 2009

A furnished apartment contains the things you will need to live comfortably during your stay. Depending on the landlord’s target market, your apartment may come with more than basic furnishings. What’s included is usually determined by your needs and the rental fee. Below is a list of some of the more common things you will find in a furnished apartment.

Furnishings

Every furnished apartment comes with furniture. The type and amount of furniture you can expect to find varies depending on who…