Moving Guide Archives - Living In A Highrise

Daily Life

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.

September 1, 2020

Storage In A High Rise Apartment - Small Apartment Storage Ideas 2021

Furniture & Storage

Storage In A High Rise Apartment [2021]: Creative & Practical Solutions

Storage in a high rise apartment isn’t exactly abundant…at first glance. When most of us think of ‘home storage’, we imagine closets, an attic, a basement, garage space and so on. Even smaller houses and condos offer some of these amenities. Of course, living in a high rise translates to not needing as much storage – no lawn mowers required! However, many people who move into a high rise apartment for the first time are taken aback by the lack of traditional closet and storage space. Like all things in life, this lack of storage can also be adapted to and overcome. Let’s talk about a few creative ways to store your stuff in a smaller high rise apartment.

August 31, 2020

Logistics

Moving Into A High Rise Building? Here’s A Complete Step-By-Step Guide

Are you moving into a high rise building? Chances are, you’ve got a lot of questions and need a quick item-by-item summary of what’s required to do so. I’ve been there more than once! In the last 10 years, I’ve lived in four large apartment buildings and have moved five times, including the time we moved down the hall. Well, moving is never exactly easy, no matter where you live. Living in a high rise does come with some unique moving logistics, but after reading this complete step-by-step guide, you’ll be in great shape for an efficient, “easy” move. Let’s go!

August 28, 2020

Daily Life

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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