Best Apartment Generators Guide 2022
Best Apartment Generators Guide 2022

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Playing Electric Guitar In An Apartment - How To Rock Out Peacefully
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Playing Electric Guitar In Apartments [2021]: How To Play Guitar Quietly

There’s nothing quite like the sound of an electric guitar – especially with some nice distortion and reverb mixed in. Whether it’s bass-heavy metal riffs, mid-range blues or ripping a rock solo, all types of electric guitar are often played in the same manner – loudly. Believe me, I hear you…pun intended. I’m the same way. Playing loudly gives an added sensation to the experience of playing an electric guitar. Perhaps it’s because we can literally feel the sound. Maybe it’s just more exciting. Either way, loud music and apartments don’t typically mix well. As someone who plays regularly and has lived in several high rise apartments, let’s talk about playing an electric guitar in an apartment and some ways you can enjoy playing while maintain relationships with neighbors!

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September 23, 2020
My Apartment Is Too Hot In The Summer - What Can I Do? Here Are 5 Tips
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My Apartment Is Too Hot In The Summer: What Can I Do? Here Are 5 Tips

Sun, fresh air, long days and warm nights. That’s what comes to mind when we think of summer, right? Of course! That’s not the whole story, though. Hair-altering humidity, damp, thick air and sleeping as still as possible are very real aspects of summer, too. When it comes to apartments, not all of them offer reprieve from the summer heat. Any of us come to a specific conclusion during the first summer in our new place: “Wow, my apartment is too hot in the summer!” As someone who moved into a high rise apartment with no air conditioning in the middle of July one year, I completely understand! Let’s talk about a few ways to beat the heat and make our apartments more livable in the hot months.

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September 14, 2020
Living In A High Rise During Coronavirus - What's Changed For Us
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Living In A High Rise During Coronavirus: What’s Changed For Us

COVID-19 turned the world upside down this year. Commonly known as the Coronavirus, COVID-19 has altered a huge portion of our daily lives. Between sickness, deaths, mass unemployment and a halt to the economy, it’s hard to go more than a few minutes without either hearing or thinking about the Coronavirus. Even when we turn off the news and go about our day, we get reminders of COVID wherever we go – the grocery store, public transportation, gas stations and many other places that we never thought twice about before. Like everywhere else, apartment buildings have also experienced changes. This article is about our experience of living in a high rise during coronavirus, and some of the changes we’ve experienced.

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September 11, 2020
Cats Living In High Rise Apartments - A Few Tips & Precautions
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Cats Living In High Rise Apartments: A Few Tips & Precautions

People love their pets. Humans and animals seem almost destined to bond and cohabitate. Perhaps that’s my inner animal lover shining through, but the numbers don’t lie. In the U.S. alone, more than 100 million households (via III.org) are homes to a dog and (or) a cat. That’s a lot! Surely some of those people live in apartments. In fact, there are likely millions of pets living in high rise apartments around the world. Dogs may be the most common pet in the U.S., but cats aren’t far behind. Today we’re talking about cats living in high rise apartments, along with some tips and precautions to be aware of. Also, I’m speaking from experience – we have a cat presently! Our Tortoiseshell Cat named Storm will be featured in these pictures.

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September 10, 2020
Are There Bugs In High Rise Apartments? Here's Our Experience So Far
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Are There Bugs In High Rise Apartments? Here’s Our Experience So Far

Many people move into high rise apartments for the conveniences they offer. There’s no yard to maintain, no garbage cans to drag curbside, no driveways to shovel. There are certainly advantages to living in a high rise. You’d think that dealing with bugs in high rise apartments is the last thing you’d have to worry about. Insects live in nature, right? Surely there won’t be any on the 25th floor of a high rise building! Well, we have some interesting news based on our experience. In this article, we’re discussing the five types of insects we deal with in our high rise apartment!

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September 9, 2020
Home Gym For A Studio Apartment 2021 - Equipment Reviews & DIY Workouts
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Home Gym For A Studio Apartment [2021]: Our Equipment & DIY Guide

Like so many others, I came to appreciate the true value of home gym equipment when COVID-19 first hit. Working out in quarantine made me reevaluate fitness and get pretty creative with it, too. I don’t know about you, but honestly? I missed the gym less and less as time went on! Having a gym at home means no more waiting for equipment, no travel to get there and freedom to do what we want. While I’ve since rejoined the gym, I still work out in our apartment on a regular basis. Why? COVID taught us how to design a home gym for our apartment that’s effective, reasonably priced and space-saving. Getting to this point required us to identify which exercises we need for maximum results while also researching the best-rated equipment for working out at home. Before all that, we had one burning question: how do we create a home gym in our apartment? After doing all the research and setting up our own apartment home gym, we’ve put together this guide. Keep reading for info. about bodyweight exercises, DIY workout equipment and our personal reviews of all the equipment we have!

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September 3, 2020
High-Rise Vs Low-Rise Apartment- Which Is Better?
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High-Rise Vs Low-Rise Apartment: Which Is Better? Here’s Our Take

If you live in a busy area, you’ve probably seen apartment buildings of all shapes and sizes. Every building is unique in some way, whether it be the apartment layout, amenities, location, styles or countless other variables. There are, of course, some broad categories we can put any given apartment building into. One of the most common ways to categorize them is by height. More specifically, whether it’s a “high-rise” or “low-rise” building. So which is best to live in? In this article, we’ll be comparing high-rise vs. low-rise apartment buildings and which is better. Since I’ve lived in both types, I’ll add my opinions and experiences when needed. Let’s dive in.

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September 1, 2020
How Do Dogs Live In High Rises? The Reality Of Dogs & Apartments
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How Do Dogs Live In High Rises? The Reality Of Dogs & Apartments

Plenty of people who live in cities have dogs, despite the majority of them living in apartment buildings. In my experience, I’ve seen as many dogs in and around my city as I used to see in the suburbs, if not more. This holds true for the 40-story building I live in now, and also for buildings two times that height in my area. But how? How do dogs live in high rises with all that they require? I’ll dive into this topic based on what I see and what my wife and I have experienced when we used to have a dog in the city. Here’s what you need to know about having a dog in a high rise apartment.

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September 1, 2020
Advantages & Disadvantages of Living In A High Rise - What To Expect
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Advantages & Disadvantages of Living In A High Rise: What To Expect

Living in a high rise is a unique experience. When most of us picture ‘home’, we think of a single-family house with a yard, a driveway and neighbors nearby. Houses are either one or two floor structures in most cases, with the occasional attic or basement mixed in. The car is parked right outside, easily accessible. We’re always a few steps away from the yard, the street and our neighborhood. Those of us living in single family houses, or even small apartment buildings and condos, don’t give much thought to their day-to-day experience at home. Why would we? We’re just living. Well, living in a high rise is ‘just living’ too, but there are certainly differences when compared to the single-family home life. In this article, let’s talk about some advantages and disadvantages of living in a high rise!

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August 28, 2020
Best Shopping Cart For Apartment Living & High Rise Logistics: Our Top 4

Best Grocery Carts For Apartments In 2022: Our Top Picks By Category

March 29, 2022 No Comments

Before moving into a high rise apartment, I never gave much thought to getting groceries. Getting groceries was straight-forward: load up the car, drive home and bring them inside. Simple! When living in high rise apartment buildings or other large urban areas, getting groceries and day-to-day supplies is a bit more…involved. These otherwise simple tasks include walking long distances, traveling up stairs and carrying lots of heavy stuff. If you’ve got a few large items like a couple gallons of milk or a pack of paper towels, forget it! As someone who’s been living in high rise apartments for a decade, believe me when I say that a foldable shopping cart is a lifesaver. Ours gets filled to the brim multiple times per week – both leaving and coming home. That said, there are many folding shopping carts to choose from. Which is best? If you’re looking for the best grocery carts for apartments, be sure to scroll through this article. We’ve picked out four top apartment cart models, including the one we have ourselves – including pictures!

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Home Theater For An Apartment? Our Top Picks For The Best Projector For Apartments In 2020

Best Projector For Apartment [2022] & DIY Home Theater In An Apartment

February 19, 2022 3 Comments

Movie nights are a staple. Since the days of drive-in theaters and black-and-white film, we’ve gathered with friends, family and potential romantic partners to watch movies. Going to the movie theater to do this is the classic approach, but the abundance of technology and streaming services available in modern times make movie nights at home more and more enjoyable every year. Some people love it so much that they build themselves a home movie theater, popcorn machine and all. That’s great, but what if you live in an apartment? Is it possible to have a home theater in an apartment? In this article, we’ll go over a few tips for creating your own “home theater” in a smaller space, along with how to choose the best projector for apartments.

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Using A Generator In An Apartment - Which Types To Go For And Avoid

Best Generator For Apartments [2022] By Size & Type

February 17, 2022 5 Comments

line or severe storm can knock out power for days or even weeks. Without a backup generator, people have no choice to function without power. While many high rises and other types of apartment buildings do have backup (auxiliary) generators, it’s not always the case. In case of an emergency or even just a brief outage, you may want to consider keeping a generator in your apartment to be safe. There are several apartment generators on the market to choose from, but there are some limitations to be aware of, too. Let’s discuss using a generator in an apartment how to choose best apartment generator based on your needs and desires.

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Do Roombas Work In Small Apartments? Here's Our Roomba Comparison Table Plus Our Experience Owning A Roomba

Best Roomba For Small Apartment [2022]: Model Comparison & Review

February 16, 2022 1 Comment

We’ve officially done it. We’ve joined the future. The task of vacuuming was once a weekly manual chore, but has since become a programmed, automated operation. How? We bought a Roomba. Not sure what a Roomba is? You probably know already, given that you’ve ended up here. In case you’re not sure, the term ‘Roomba’ denotes iRobot’s product line of robotic vacuum cleaners. You’ll quickly come to know them by sight, as they resemble both a large hockey puck and a small flying saucer. Roombas systematically and automatically vacuum your floor using robotic technology. Not only that, but you can program it to run on a schedule automatically, set it to clean certain rooms at specific times and more – all of which is controlled through iRobot’s mobile app. With that out of the way, let’s get into the real question: What’s the best Roomba for a small apartment? I’ll be answering this question based on my experience owning one, as well as by comparing the features of four popular models.

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What Does Apartment Maintenance Include? 10 Common Repair Types

What Does Apartment Maintenance Include? 10 Common Repair Types

March 19, 2021 No Comments

When it comes to living space, both renting and owning have their advantages. One of the biggest advantages that renters get to enjoy is the lack of responsibility when it comes to maintaining their place. By virtue of being tenants, the landlord agrees to provide you with a functional, habitable place to live in exchange for rent each month. When it comes to apartment maintenance though, it’s not always easy to know what exactly should be repaired or maintained by the landlord – more specifically, what should be repaired or maintained free-of-charge to you as the tenant. Let’s go through 10 common examples of apartment maintenance items that landlords and maintenance staff typically perform.

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Fear Of Living In A High Rise - Some Tips To Manage

Fear Of Living In A High Rise: A Few Ways To Manage [One Is Obvious]

October 13, 2020 No Comments

Living up high is a dream for some and a nightmare for others. Among these ‘others’ are people with a pronounced fear of heights. Known officially as acrophobia, having a fear of heights can be paralyzing in even everyday situations, such as climbing a step stool or driving on an overpass. For those with acrophobia, it’s quite understandable to have a fear of living in a high rise. After all, how could living several hundred feet off the ground at all times not trigger this fear? Let’s talk about how one can manage their fear of living in a high rise due to acrophobia, including one very obvious one!

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