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While most studio apartments in Chicago provide residents with less space than traditional floor plans, there are plenty of clever ways to make the most of every inch available. Here are some tips for making a studio apartment feel more organized and spacious. Create the Illusion of Rooms By using furnishings and accessories to divide…
Even when you have a large apartment, organizing your belongings can be a challenge. Below are some helpful organizing tips for apartment living. Over-the-Door Organizers Your belongings can take up a great deal of space in your apartment. To help with this issue, it’s smart to have storage in places you wouldn’t expect. One item that…
The holidays can be a very expensive time for everyone. Like most people, you are likely trying to save money any way you can. One way that you may not have considered yet is by simply taking some steps to save on electricity and your utility bills. There are a few things that you can…
It’s awesome to have a beautiful kitchen in our Chicago apartments, and you want to keep it looking fantastic all the time. Use these three tips to minimize kitchen cleanup time! 1. Use a Kitchen Towel to Eliminate Counter Cleanup One of the things that apartment residents do several times a day is wipe down countertops.…
Everybody dreads deadlines, but if you find yourself constantly pushing up against the clock, you're causing yourself more stress than necessary. We understand that the residents of our Chicago apartments are busy people, so we've compiled these tips to help anyone who struggles with the problem of procrastination. Keep a Running List Don't rely on…
When the heat of the sun is blazing, you don't want heavy meals; you want something that's fresh, light and inspired by summer itself. Salads are the perfect accompaniment to hot, sticky days, but rest assured—you don't have to eat a bowl of bland lettuce to enjoy the fruits of Mother Nature's labor. The residents…
Waiting on weekly episodes and yearly seasons is a thing of the past. These days, it’s all about binge-watching, and we hope our River North Park community members in Chicago, Illinois, will enjoy these series. Sneaky Pete This series flew under the radar for too long. That may be due to its simmering pace over…
The ability to cook a healthy and delicious meal at home is a skill you will use for your entire life. Once you learn a few simple techniques, all you need is a selection of the right ingredients. All cooks know that nothing enhances a meal better than fresh herbs. You can save money and…