Tips for Living, Laughing and Loving Your Apartment Life Apartment Buzz Alert November

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APARTMENT LIVING

FUN APARTMENT

5 Ways to Renovate Your Rental

Tips for Less Holiday Stress

You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to spruce up your apartment. These simple, renter-friendly updates arejust a few great ways to add some class to your space.

- Shower Head: Pick out a new shower head (there are tons of options with different features), unscrew the old one,and screw on the new one to make your daily shower more enjoyable.

- Greenery: Bring a room back to life with a house plant.

- Lighting: Changing the light in a room makes an instant improvement from the harsh glow of overhead lighting. Adda few free-standing or table lamps to create a warmer feel in each room.

- Area Rugs: Rugs are a great way to make your home feel more lived-in. They muffle noise and will make a room feelcozier, but not crowded.

- Hardware: Personalize your space by replacing knobs and handles to the drawers and cabinets in your apartment.You can hunt down an assortment of cheap hardware at any flea market or local hardware store.

The holidays are a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends. But let's face it, the last couple months ofthe year can be pretty stressful too. Here are a few tips to help you keep stress in check this holiday season.

- Don't overcommit. Decide what's important to you and avoid taking on any additional obligations. Remember, it'sokay to say no!

- Ask for help. For example, if you're planning a holiday get-together, ask everyone to bring a dish rather than preparingeverything yourself.

- Take a time out. It's wonderful to be surrounded by family and friends, but allow enough time for yourself to relax,unwind, and do the things you enjoy.

Take a deep breath, and enjoy the holiday season!

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COMMUNITY LIVING TIP MY QUESTION

What can't I put in thegarbage disposal?

Fitness Center Etiquette

Having a garbage disposal in your apartment isconvenient. But remember, garbage disposals arenot meant to handle all types of food waste.Avoid putting these items in your garbagedisposal:

- Bones- Coffee grounds- Egg shells- Fruit and vegetable peels, seeds and pits- Oils- Pasta- Rice

Regular exercise is a great way to stay healthy and feel great. Plus, having a fitness centeron site makes it even more convenient to stay in shape. Get in a sweat session, and be agood neighbor, by practicing some fitness center etiquette.

- Remember that the machines are there for everyone. If someone is waiting for themachine you're on, let them know how much longer you'll be.

- Wipe down the machines you use to remove sweat and avoid the spread of germs.

- If you're listening to music on your headphones, keep the volume at a reasonable level.Not everyone wants to jam out to your tunes!

- Put everything back where you found it and avoid leaving equipment like weights andexercise balls in walkways where someone could trip over them.