Apartment Tips for a Cozy Winter Winter has shown up early this year. Temperatures have dipped and we have already seen snow. When the weather is miserable and cold outside there is nothing better than coming home to a toasty warm apartment. By implementing a few easy tips you can keep your apartment feeling cozy […]
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Tips for Moving During Winter in Chicago
From snow drifts and icy walkways to bitter cold temperatures, moving during the winter comes with its own set of challenges – especially if your new apartment is in a frigid city like Chicago. While November through March is not the most ideal time to move into a Chicago apartment, you may not be able […]
Apartment Fire Safety Tips
Fire Safety Tips Fires are frightening, destructive and potentially life threatening. As we wind down October/Fire Safety Month we would like to share fire safety tips to help you be fire “smart” while living at Oak Park Apartments. Top Causes of Apartment Fires Fires are most often caused when you are cooking, using your stove/oven, […]
7 Tips for Hosting Overnight Guests in an Apartment
Hosting your friends and family overnight in your one-bedroom apartment might not be quite as easy as having them stay in a house, but with some planning and strategic measures in place, you can still pull it off in relative comfort. And if you live near a tourist-friendly city, like Chicago, where guests are even […]
5 Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
It’s summertime, and the apartment living is easy … unless of course it’s scorching hot and you’re living without AC. Then, it tends to get a bit toasty up in here. Whether you’re on a budget or just trying to reduce your carbon footprint, living without air conditioning is possible, even in a Chicago apartment. […]
Choosing an Apartment Pet
Apartment living has its perks, but the downside for animal lovers is that some pets are simply too large, too active or too loud for even the most pet-friendly apartment buildings. If you already have a pet and are thinking about moving to an apartment, or you currently live in one of our pet-friendly Chicago […]
How Not to Lose Your Security Deposit
Considering a security deposit on an apartment is no small chunk of change – usually equivalent to one or two months of rent – getting it back when you move out is pretty important. Here are a few things that you can do as a tenant to help ensure you do not lose your security […]
Tips to Ensure Your Move to a New State Goes Smoothly
Moving is stressful. Moving to a new state adds a whole new level of stress to the equation. Before, you box up any of your belongings follow these tips to ensure your move to a new state goes smooth. […]
Tips for Soundproofing Your Apartment
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 […]
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 […]