Articles by: Lisa Bernstein

Lisa Bernstein

Obtaining an additional parking spot requires negotiating with your landlord. If you’ve never negotiated before, the thought of trying it may seem intimidating. But, with a little preparation, it really shouldn’t be. 1. Determining the Odds of Obtaining an Additional Parking Spot Depending on the circumstances, you may or may not be able to obtain […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Oct 15, 2009

Knowing how to clean hardwood floors can keep your apartment looking neat and fresh. Cleaning hardwood floors incorrectly can damage or discolor the floor, so be sure you know what you’re doing before attempting to clean your floors. Step 1: Identifying the Flooring Materials You may think that you can identify a floor’s material by […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Oct 13, 2009

Have you ever wished that you could turn problem neighbors into good neighbors? Changing them to suit your tastes may seem like a fantasy; but while there are no guarantees, it won’t hurt to attempt to make your wish a reality. Step 1. Identifying the Problem Before doing anything, you must first understand the nature of the problem. […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Oct 12, 2009

Rodent control is mandatory for keeping your apartment sanitary and comfortable. Mice are the most common rodents to infest apartments. Knowing your options for eliminating mice will help you to keep your home rodent-free. Are Mice Present? Mice leave evidence of their presence. Typically, you’ll notice mouse droppings (feces) wherever they’ve been. Their droppings look […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Oct 7, 2009

In this day and age, it often seems that the only way to search for apartments is by using the Internet. In some cases, you may find this to be the best approach. But in other cases, you’ll find it worth your while to hit the pavement and search for apartments on foot. Local Apartment […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Oct 6, 2009

Receiving a rent receipt should be a normal part of your interaction with your landlord. Among other things, it protects your reputation and your credit rating. Rental Agreement Execution A rental agreement is a legal document expressing the terms related to renting your apartment. Once signed, it is executed, according to those terms. One of […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Oct 4, 2009

A good neighbor is hard to come by. But, by being one yourself, you can increase the odds that your neighbor will be one too. This is particularly true when it comes to sharing common areas in your apartment complex. Common Areas Any part of your apartment complex that you share with neighbors is considered […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Oct 2, 2009

An additional bedroom is ideally suited for creating a home office, when running a business from your apartment. By paying attention to form and function, a bedroom can be transformed into an attractive base for your business. Planning As part of the process of starting a business from your apartment, investigate local laws and apartment rules affecting […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Sep 29, 2009

Whether living alone or with roommates, there are always trade-offs. Your living space is central to your quality of life. If you’re on a budget, carefully weigh the options of privacy versus cost savings to select the best living arrangement for you. Budgeting Your budget, and how you spend your money, are key to determining […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Sep 25, 2009

Loud neighbors are a fact of life for apartment dwellers. Living in close proximity to others includes hearing your neighbors’ activities. Judgment must be used to determine whether noise falls within the expected sounds of daily life or represents excessive noise, which infringes on your rights. Sounds of Daily Living Certain types of sound are […]

Lisa Bernstein

 · Sep 21, 2009