Yes! Because, quite simply, stuff happens! Fire, flood, theft or vandalism all can occur whether you own your own home or rent an apartment. Renters insurance is a tenants way to protect, repair or replace personal belongings that are damaged, destroyed or stolen. Just like someone who owns a home is responsible for his or […]
Category: Apartment Living
OPA 9-1-1: To Call Or Not To Call… That Is The Question.
OakParkApartments.com is pleased to be able to provide tenants with 24/7 emergency services. But before you pick up the phone to call in an emergency OPA would like to provide you with some information so you can better determine what is and isn’t considered a serious emergency. You should immediately call 9-1-1 when there is […]
How To Paint Furniture – The Easy Way
Looking for an easy project that will spruce up your apartment decor without breaking the bank? OakParkApartments.com suggests painting an old piece of furniture to give yourself a design boost for not a lot of $$. First know that this can be done without having to sand the piece of furniture which cuts down on […]
What To Do About Noisy Neighbors
Clump, clump, clump…… bark, bark, bark…….. whether it’s an upstairs neighbor’s noisy shoes or the dog barking across the hall… when you share space there is bound to be noise. Whether that noise is a true nuisance or something that you can handle is the question you need to ask. If the answer is nuisance […]
Oak Park Gets Organized!
Is organization on your 2013 to do list? Do you know you have hoarding tendencies but don’t know how to break the bond between you and your stuff? With over 26 years in the apartment rental business OakParkApartments.com has seen many apartments become a victim of an overwhelming amount of things. The way to overcome […]
Tips On Expressing Your Own Personal "Guy-Style"
Men are you tired of milk crate book shelves and grandpa’s hand-me-down recliner defining your style? Yet, calling your mom for design assistance could produce even more dire decorating consequences. Don’t be afraid. By following these few simple tips OakParkApartments.com is confident that you will find your own personal guy-style. Quality. Start slow. Buy one good, […]
Easy, Inexpensive Ways To Decorate Your Apartment For Fall
With shorter days and crisper weather around the corner OakParkApartments.com wants to suggest some simple ways to welcome fall into your apartment. Fall scented candles or potpourri – pumpkin spice for example Fuzzy, warm sheets, blankets or accent pillows in a soothing fall colors – red, gold, orange, or forest green? Pots or vases full […]
Kitchen Essentials – What Do You Really Need?
The amount of kitchen gadgets available to buy is mind boggling. Do you really need that apple slicer or does a knife work just as well? Will fresh garlic from a garlic press really make a difference in that pasta dish or will the Trader’s Joe’s chopped garlic in a jar suffice? These are questions […]