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Everybody gets the itch to take a long weekend away; particularly if there hasn’t been time for a full-fledged vacation. So what do you do if you find yourself on the receiving end of a call from a friend who wants to drop in for a night or two—but your apartment doesn’t have a guest […]

Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22—Washington’s actual day of birth—the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as […]

Techniques and Tools for Making Furniture Off-Limits to Pets There are many benefits to making a pet a part of your life and living in an apartment doesn’t have to mean forfeiting that privilege. An increasing number of apartment communities today are pet-friendly in recognition of how important pets have become to our society at […]

Leaving old friends and surroundings can be difficult; and the thought of being the new kid on the block in your new apartment can be a little intimidating too. It helps to focus on the excitement of starting fresh in a new apartment and to think of moving as a new adventurous opportunity to make […]

  You don’t have to spend lots of money to make your apartment cozy and stylish — you just need some ordinary household utensils, a little imagination, and a desire to change something. And, of course, you can always take a look at what Bright Side shares with you from time to time! So what can we do to turn your apartment into a real nest without great expenses? Check out […]

  This time of year everybody gets the itch to take a long weekend away; particularly if there hasn’t been time for a full-fledged vacation. So what do you do if you find yourself on the receiving end of a call from a friend who wants to drop in for a night or two—but your […]

Because Jan. 1, 2017 fell on a Sunday, the “official” holiday won’t be celebrated until Monday, Jan. 2. That means government offices, banks and more will be closed on Monday. Here’s what’s open and what’s closed Monday, Jan. 2: Federal, state and local offices – Closed Courts – Closed Banks – Almost all closed, check […]

You’ve probably put a lot of thought into how your apartment looks, but how it smells is equally important in making it a great place to be. Of course, the best way to keep smells down is to simply keep your apartment clean; but between lingering food smells, that gym bag you toss into the […]

From Apartment Therapy 1. Wallpaper Lining: Audrey from This Little Street swears by this product, and uses it as a liner on the wall, before applying a second layer of decorative wallpaper. She says it smooths out any uneven surface, and is strippable when you move out. It also seems like a good solution when […]

  1 Month Before: Finalize Guest List If you’ve decided to host Thanksgiving this year, now is the time to finalize your guest list. Think about how many people you can accommodate at your table for a sit-down dinner or keep things more casual and invite more guests if you’re serving buffet style. There’s no […]