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How to Deal with & Report Noisy Neighbors the Right Way
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Seal gaps: Use caulking, weather-stripping door sweeps to close any gaps in windows and doors. Add heavy curtains: Thick, heavy curtains can help absorb some of the noise. Install acoustic panels: Acoustic foam and sound panels can muffle sound. Consider thick rugs: Rugs on the floor can dampen noise.
How to Declutter Your Home (Room by Room Checklist)
WEBJul 12, 2024 · 4. Set a Deadline. Weiss also recommends adding a deadline to your schedule to prevent the project from dragging on indefinitely. “For those who work well with deadlines, set a realistic deadline to complete the decluttering process,” suggests Weiss. “This adds a sense of urgency and helps maintain focus.”.
127 Fun Things to Do at Home, Anytime (and Often for Free)
WEBMay 28, 2024 · Wash your bath mats. Bleach the sink. Fluff the pillows. Instantly perk up a bed or the sofa cushions by giving the pillows squeezes and pats. Take a Magic Eraser to the doors and door jambs. High-traffic areas like these can get dirty faster than you think. Sweep your entryway. Give yourself many happy entrances home.
Our Ultimate Essential Household Items Checklist - Apartment …
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Window cleaner. A hand duster. A detail brush. A scrub brush. A good cleaning cloth (microfiber or blue huck surgical towels) A utility belt or storage caddy (to carry your cleaning supplies around from room to room) A vacuum (handheld or larger variety) A broom and dustpan. A mop.
How to Use Command Strips: 6 Mistakes to Avoid - Apartment …
WEBJan 2, 2023 · The smaller hanging strips can only handle up to 4 pounds. 6. Pull Out Instead of Down. (Image credit: Hippo Wong) This is probably the number one thing people do wrong when using Command strips. When it comes time to remove them, don’t pull the tab out and away from the wall. You’ll risk damaging the wall.
40 Small Living Room Ideas That Maximize Space and Style
WEBAug 16, 2024 · 1. Use rugs to define spaces in a studio. When you have a microscopic living room that isn’t quite defined in a studio apartment, rugs can help delineate a space. In this artsy New York studio, a large red rug sketches out the office space, which helps separate the small living area by the window. Credit: Samara Vise. 2.
38 Small Bedroom Ideas for a Cozy, Organized Space - Apartment …
WEBDec 13, 2023 · Consider hanging racks. Hanging garment racks are a clever small-bedroom idea to score more closet storage (or create a closet out of nowhere) without taking up an inch of floor space. A dresser underneath creates the perfect dressing area. Buy: Freestanding Clothing Rack, $64.99 from Amazon.
24 Clever Small Space Storage Ideas | Apartment Therapy
WEBOct 1, 2024 · They’ve even included a few shelves above the TV, which would otherwise be empty, unusable space. When it comes to small-space organization ideas, it’s all about making storage out of blank spaces. 3. Get creative with bike storage. A bike is a great form of exercise, and an effective way to get around a city.
9 Easy Tricks to Soundproof an Apartment | Apartment Therapy
WEBDec 1, 2023 · 9. Layer your floor with rugs. While rugs are more for blocking sound coming from your own apartment, they can help dampen sound coming from outside your home, similar to fabric on your walls. Cover your floor with a heavy, high-pile rug, cushioned with a high-density foam pad underneath.