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Creating an Efficient Study Space in Your Apartment

If you are a student at one of the nearby colleges or just love learning, then you need an efficient study space in your apartment. This is especially true of parents who are trying to help their parents do their best in school. Use these tips to create an efficient study space in your apartment in Cayce, SC. Use Essential Oils to Clean the Air You can end up with all types of funky odors in apartments from laundry, cooking and everyday activities. In fact, the air witho...

5 Essential Oils Hacks to Use in Your Apartment

For over 1,000 years people have been using essential oils. While they go untested in many modern research facilities, there are certainly oral testimony of their power. There are many benefits of using essential oils in your apartment. You can use them to help clean the air and your apartment. You can also use them to boost energy and to keep your mind focused. Here are some ideas if you want to give them a try. Use Essential Oils to Clean the Air You can end up with al...

Relieve Stress After Your Big Move

You will love living at Otarre Pointe Apartments but moving can be very stressful. Chances are that you looked at many apartments for rent in Cayce, SC. before making the right decision to move to our complex. Then, there was the packing and the actual move. Once you arrived, you had to unpack at least a few things. All can cause stress, so you need to find ways to de-stress. Reconnect with Nature Psychologists know that reconnecting with nature is a fantastic way to rel...

How to Keep Your Stainless-Steel Appliances Looking New

Many people worry that keeping stainless-steel appliances looking new means that they will spend all their time cleaning. Keeping these appliances, like your refrigerator and stove, is easy when you know some simple tricks. Cleaning the Refrigerator The refrigerator is one of the most important areas in your apartment to keep clean. Start by removing all the food from your fridge. Then, pull out the shelves and bins as it is easier to clean when you can easily reach them...

How to Decorate Your Apartment Without Losing Your Security Deposit

While you can lose your security deposit for a variety of different reasons, one of the most common reasons cited by landlords is that you put up decorations that harmed the apartment’s walls or floors. Some tenants have given up trying to get their security deposit back. Instead, they just opt to forego that money in order to live in an apartment that they love. Before you decide to go this route, consider options for decorating your apartment that does not leave damage when you decide...

5 Secrets to Decorating an Apartment with Thrift Store Finds

If you would love to update the look of your apartment, but you do not have a lot of cash to spend, then consider heading to a thrift store. Often, you can find many wonderful things there that you will fall in love with for your apartment. Here are some tips for thrift store shopping for your apartment in Cayce, SC. Go Often There are many wonderful thrift stores near Otarre Pointe Apartments. You may want to consider shopping at St. Paws, Mission Thrift, Thrifty Giftsh...

3 Tips for Creating a Home Office in an Apartment

Many people choose to work at home. Some choose to do it full-time while others choose to work from home as a part-time job. Other individuals just want a quiet place to work on their household budget and their taxes. Regardless of what you want, it is no fun to sit down and relax when all you can see is the work piled up on your desk. It is also not fun to move everything off the kitchen table every time that your family dines together. Therefore, when you are choosing apartments for rent in...

5 Tips To Remember To Pay Your Rent

Are you consistently surprised by the first of the month? Do you often find yourself talking to your landlord about grace periods and late fees? Use the following tips to avoid unnecessary fees, stress, and headaches by setting yourself up for success with your rent payment schedule. Automatic payments Avoid the possibility of forgetting to pay rent altogether by making your rent payment automatic. Most apartment complexes will have an online bill payment optio...

How Does Parking Space Affect Your Choice of Apartment?

Parking options can be vital to your apartment search. However, what works for a 1-ton dually likely won’t work for a yellow bicycle. It’s important to understand your specific parking needs before you go apartment hunting, while also considering the needs of your potential roommates. Take your budget, commute, vehicle, and lifestyle into account. Some landlords may charge a flat rate for use of a parking garage, while others may charge per space. You may find an apartme...

5 Keys To A Clean Apartment

Keeping an apartment clean can be an overwhelming task, especially if you have a crazy work schedule or frequent guests. It’s easy to remember the basics, like doing the dishes or folding laundry. However, it can be easy to overlook some important aspects of keeping a clean living space. Here, we’ve listed five important components of maintaining a tidy home. Schedule Consistency is key for any cleaning resolution. Scheduled deep cleaning, and regul...