Many apartment dwellers accept outside noise as a fact of life – some even like it – but if a quieter home is what you desire, these budget-friendly tips for soundproofing your apartment can help muffle and even mute the sounds coming into and out of your happy home. Whether you’re simply trying to be […]
Month: January 2018
Apartment Indoor Herb Gardening Tips
Longing for spring amid the recent January chill? Do you want to add a little green into your life to keep from feeling the seasonal effects of winter? Herbs are the answers. Herbs will add a fresh flavor to anything you are cooking, are easy to grow on a windowsill and, depending on what you grow, will […]
How To Secure An Apartment In A Competitive Market
The American dream of home ownership has changed. Renting, rather than buying, is now the norm. Why the shift? Three important reasons: Flexibility. Being able to go where the job offer is with ease is valuable. Expense. Renting is less expensive than owning. Maintenance. Plumbing, heating, lawn care and more are all the landlord’s responsibility. […]
How To Close Your Storm Windows
Closing your storm windows is the most helpful way to make sure your apartment stays warm during extreme cold weather. After many storm window related stories over the years from previous tenants, we realized that many people have little experience with closing storm windows so Oak Park Apartments figured a little DIY training might come in handy as we […]