Category: Logistics

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!

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.

There are very few places in the world where we aren’t on camera anymore. Not in terms of space per se; there are vast expanses all over the world without a camera or even a person in sight. I’m talking about in major cities, suburbs and even small towns. If there are people around, there’s a good chance you’re being recorded somehow. The latest gadget to enter the world of cameras is the camera doorbell. They’ve exploded in the past few years, largely in thanks to the internet-of-things boom. The difference between these camera doorbells and someone’s smartphone, though, is that the camera doorbell is supposed to be surveilling people – assuming they get within the vicinity of your house. Controlled and used via smartphone, these devices are the watchful eye you’ve (possibly) always wanted at home. At this point, the heavyweight in the game is the brand Ring. While they’re known for being a popular camera system for homeowners, what about for apartments? Let’s talk about using a Ring doorbell in an apartment and what you should know before buying.

There’s no shortage of people living in high rise apartments around the world. Many people choose high rise living over a home or townhouse because they want “the action” that city living provides. Others live close to work, while some just straight-up enjoy living in a high rise. Whatever the reason may be, there’s no doubt that millions of people living in tall buildings are starting young families – if they don’t have on already. I grew up in the suburbs with a dmll-town feel. As young kids, we had a house, yard and neighborhood to play in. While we don’t have kids, we’ve lived in high rises buildings for years. The idea of having kids has crossed our minds, as has the question of whether we can do so while living in our apartment. On the other hand, several friends who live in apartments do have young families. Based on our research and experience, here are some essential tips for living in a high rise with a toddler.

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.