Oh My Apartment

If you have a ceiling fan in your apartment, chances are you’ve never given a second thought to cleaning it until now. Unfortunately, the speed of a ceiling fan means that it collects a startling amount of dust, dirt, grime and grunge from the very air in your home, and can be a source of unhealthy bacteria.

Keep it Clean

The most important thing is to maintain a regular cleaning schedule, especially during times of year when the fan is operating much…

You can take simple steps to improve apartment security for yourself and your neighbors. The results are increased protection for you and your family, and peace of mind. If you’re wondering what more you can do to make sure your apartment is secured, consider these tips:

1. Be Alert

It’s important to be alert to your surroundings. You should take note if you see strange vehicles on the premises. Don’t just ignore it. Hopefully it’s just your neighbor’s guests, but in the…

If you’re offered the opportunity to move into a place with an apartment security system, you should take it. There are many benefits to living in a secured place, the primary one being increased safety for you and your family. If none is available where you live, you should  install your own. Here’s why:

Reduce Stress and Anxiety

It can be stressful to live somewhere and not feel secure in your own home. You shouldn’t put all of your hope and trust…

Cigarette odor removal can be tough. But, smoke smells, and no one wants to have a stinky apartment, stinky car or stinky clothes. So, here are some tips to get rid of the cigarette smoke smell.

1. Cigarette Odor Removal from Your Clothes

If you are a non-smoker, or even a smoker that doesn’t smoke in your apartment, there is nothing worse than cigarette smoke smelliness on your clothes! Prime example: You go out to a bar for the night with friends,…

Cats love to sharpen claws and sometimes that ends up being done on furniture you’d rather not have pockmarked with cat spots. Protect your furniture by helping your cat choose better places to scratch.

Is the cat scratching because she needs to sharpen her claws? Because she needs exercise? Because she’s marking her territory? Since there are many reasons why a cat scratches, a solution to protect your furniture must include everything. 

Ground Rules: No Punishment

As tempting as it may be to give…