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Ways to Winter Proof Your Apartment

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Taking the time to winter proof your apartment can lower your heating bill, keep you warmer and make the cold months more comfortable. A few easy tasks can help keep cold air out of your apartment and the warm air in. Put Plastic Film on the Windows Putting plastic film over your windows can help […] read more

Keeping the Cold Out: Ways to Insulate Your Apartment for Winter

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Taking the time to insulate your apartment for the winter will lower your heating bill because your furnace won’t have to work as hard to keep your apartment heated. You’ll also feel more comfortable in a warm apartment, in which cold air has a harder time coming in and warm air is trapped inside. Talk […] read more

How to Shrink Your Heating Bill But Still Stay Warm

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If utilities are not included with your rent, you may find your heating bill to be higher than you’d like during the colder months of the year. Running a furnace—both gas- and electricity-powered—is one of the most expensive utilities you’ll have. In order to lower your monthly bill without freezing in your apartment, try the […] read more

Negotiating a Lease Renewal

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At your lease renewal time, you should try to negotiate with your landlord for lower rent, new appliances or other benefits. Merely singing your lease without negotiating may result in your not receiving the best lease terms possible. Make it Clear You Want to Negotiate When you sit down to speak with your landlord, make […] read more

Getting the Most Out of Your Apartment’s Radiator

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Learning how to get the most out of your apartment’s radiator will pay dividends. You can conserve your energy use, which means you’ll have more money to spend or save. Your apartment’s radiator either uses steam, hot water or both to distribute heat. It does a good job of warming you up when you’re close […] read more

Hand Washing vs Dishwasher: Which Is More Cost Effective?

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When it comes to the debate about saving money by either hand washing dishes or using a dishwasher, the answer isn’t as straightforward as you may think. There are a number of factors to consider, as well as ways in which you can save money by using either method. How Much Does a Dishwasher Cost […] read more

To Paint or Not to Paint: Wall Damage and Your Security Deposit

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Wall damage in your apartment is almost inevitable. While most landlords expect some damage to an apartment’s walls, even the smallest of scratches could be charged against your security deposit, meaning that you might not receive a full refund or any refund at all. Prior to attempting to fix and repaint the walls that have […] read more

Saving Energy: Making an Apartment Fireplace Cost-Effective

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A fireplace in the apartment is an amenity that’s appealing for a number of reasons, but the most important one is that it can be great for saving energy. Once you know how to make your fireplace energy efficient, you can significantly reduce your heating bill, which is often the most expensive part of your […] read more

Saving Energy: CFL Bulb vs. LED Lightbulb

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Saving energy should be a part of your plan to save money. When you focus on energy management and cut your costs by 10, 20 or even 40 percent, you’ll make a significant change in your living expenses. The first change you can make in reducing your energy usage is with lighting. Switching from incandescent […] read more