10 Amazing Houseplants That Look Out of this World Having houseplants in your apartment is a great way to keep it oxygenated, while also adding some unique decor to your place. And, although you can easily run to the supermarket to buy some flowers, you might want to do some research beforehand. That’s because some… Continue reading 10 Amazing Houseplants That Look Out of this World
How to Store Christmas Lights
How to Store Christmas Lights It’s the most wonderful time of the year until you have to put all those lights away. From decorating your apartment or house to wrapping the Christmas tree with twinkling lights or simply stringing lights around the house from wall to wall, Christmas lights are an essential part of holiday… Continue reading How to Store Christmas Lights
The Best Neighborhoods in San Diego
The Best Neighborhoods in San Diego A few things come to mind when you think about San Diego: breakfast burritos, gorgeous beaches, tech jobs, the military and college culture. You’ll encounter a bit of everything when you call Southern California home. To help you find the right community for you, we’ve rounded up the best… Continue reading The Best Neighborhoods in San Diego
Las Vegas Neighborhoods by Average Rent Prices
Las Vegas Neighborhoods by Average Rent Prices If you’ve ever thought of living in Las Vegas, you might wonder what it would be like — and if you could afford it. With all of the cool amenities it offers, not to mention the perks residents get like discounted show tickets, Las Vegas might seem like… Continue reading Las Vegas Neighborhoods by Average Rent Prices
Three Recipes for Two for Your Small Thanksgiving Dinner
Three Recipes for Two for Your Small Thanksgiving Dinner Although you might think of large family gatherings when you think of Thanksgiving, you can still have a fulfilling Thanksgiving dinner for just yourself or with one other person. Of course, this might seem unusual to you, so maybe you need some help making small portions.… Continue reading Three Recipes for Two for Your Small Thanksgiving Dinner
Healthy Living Features to Look for in a Neighborhood
Healthy Living Features to Look for in a Neighborhood Are you looking to relocate to a new rental apartment? When looking for somewhere new to live, no doubt you’ll have a list of things that you would ideally want in a new home and neighborhood. The entire process of finding another home and relocating to… Continue reading Healthy Living Features to Look for in a Neighborhood
The Calm Before the Storm
The Calm Before the Storm It feels extremely odd to focus on design this week, but I’m considering it a form of self-preservation today. We all need to do what calms us as we prepare for the inevitable storm ahead. Please tell me you’re voting today or tomorrow if you haven’t already. Click here to… Continue reading The Calm Before the Storm
Moving to San Francisco: Everything You Need to Know
Moving to San Francisco: Everything You Need to Know Thinking about moving to San Francisco? It’s a unique city that has its good, bad and weird. San Francisco is filled with contradictions and surprises, ranging from microclimate weather to the obvious unequal distribution of wealth. Even though San Francisco is home to tech giants (they… Continue reading Moving to San Francisco: Everything You Need to Know
Pros and Cons: Electric vs. Gas
Pros and Cons: Electric vs. Gas In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. When you’re looking to move into your first apartment, it’s common to see some apartment listings with gas heating and stoves. You might also see electric heating… Continue reading Pros and Cons: Electric vs. Gas
UDR Blog | A Part of Life
UDR Blog | A Part of Life Apartment living is a lot more fun when you have a furry friend to share the experience with. Dogs can take a decent chunk out of your paycheck, so you need to make sure you budget for everything, including vet costs, food and more, before you bring a… Continue reading UDR Blog | A Part of Life