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Summer versus Winter: When should You Move?
http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/blog/tips/2019/07/summer-versus-winter-when-should-you-move/
Selecting the best time of year to move into a new apartment isn’t as clear cut as it may seem—and though a quick search of the Internet would suggest summer is superior, this isn’t always the case. There are a number of pros and cons that go along with each season. Weighing your personal needs against seasonal changes in the rental market will help you choose the perfect time to make your move.
Summer
Summer may not be the best time to move for everyone, but it’s certainly the most popular. A number of factors come into play with summer’s popularity, but school and weather are by far the greatest. Obviously, managing the stress of a move is easier when you don’t have to deal with blisteringly cold conditions or carpools, but this time of year also comes with its own unique set of problems.
Pros of a summer move
Availability: with so many rentals available during the summer, it’s an ideal time to find a perfect apartment in your favorite neighborhood.
Warm weather: clear skies and safer driving conditions make moving much easier.
Convenience: the school’s out, so you won’t have to worry about homework or getting yourself and/or your kids to class. Plus, if you’re going to need to enlist the help of friends or family, this is the best time of year. Schedules tend to be more flexible and vacations more readily available during the summer.
Cons of a summer move
Rent prices: demand for new apartments goes up during the summer, and so do rental prices., so while you might have found your dream home, you’ll probably have to pay a lot more for it if you move at this time.
Cost of moving: from rental trucks to hiring professional movers, the cost of relocating is typically higher in the summer.
Warm weather: depending on where you live, warmer weather could be more of a con than a pro. When comfort is a priority, you should skip the scorching heat of summer, and opt to move in cooler months.
Winter
If lower rent is more important to you than a luxe lifestyle, winter is the perfect time for finding a new apartment. While it can be more tricky to move in colder weather, the amount you can save might just make the extra hassle worth it.
Pros of a winter move
Rent prices: prices can drop dramatically during the winter as most of the units available are leftovers that weren’t rented during the summer surge. Rather than lose any more money on the property, owners/landlords will resort to lowering the monthly rent in order to secure a new tenant as quickly as possible.
Weather: once again, where you live will make all the difference, but trading the sweltering summer months in favor of colder weather conditions can make moving a more comfortable experience.
Cost of moving: choosing to relocate in an off-peak season means you’ll save money on everything from moving supplies to hiring a professional moving service.
Cons of a winter move
Availability: during the winter, you’ll find yourself with far fewer apartments to pick from—and, they probably won’t be the most desirable as all of the prime spots were scooped up by the end of summer.
Weather: with fewer daylight hours and the potential for snow, sleet, and icy streets, safely moving during the winter can be difficult.
So, when should you move? If having an ideal living space in a sought-after neighborhood is your priority, summertime is probably your best bet for relocating. On the other hand, if the location is less important than lower rent, wait until winter to move.
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D.I.Y. Drywall Repair for Minor Damage
http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/blog/tips/2019/07/d-i-y-drywall-repair-for-minor-damage/
Deliberately or accidentally, it is all but certain that you will end up causing some amount of damage to the drywall in your apartment over time. Whether it be from hanging pictures and shelves or getting tripped up while moving furniture and banging into a wall, at some point you’ll find yourself with minor-size holes that need to be addressed—especially if you want to get your security deposit back at the end of your lease.
Luckily, repairing damaged drywall in your home is something you can do without the help of professionals and with no prior experience. So, before you call in a contractor to make costly fixes, try these D.I.Y. solutions for minor damage.
Minor Damage Repair
Minor damage is any holes that can be filled in without requiring the use of a patch. This type of damage is most often caused by nails, tacks, or other mounting hardware used for home décor.
Here’s how to fix these types of holes:
Small, tack-type holes
You’ve probably heard you can simply use some white toothpaste—or, even a paste made with crushed aspirin—to fill small, tack-type holes in. While this is a perfectly acceptable option if you’re short on time or money, your best bet is to invest in a small tube of drywall filler and a cheap putty knife.
Regardless, once you’ve decided which option is best for you, all you need to do is spread a small amount of the filler onto the hole, and remove any excess residue with your putty knife or straight edge. After it’s dried, you may need to wipe the area with a damp cloth or lightly sand in order to ensure the surface of the repair is smooth and flush with the rest of the wall.
Holes created by larger nails
The process for repairing holes created by larger nails is essentially the same as above but with a couple of extra steps. After removing larger nails from your walls, you may notice the surface of the spot is protruding slightly and/or the outer layer of paper used in the drywall is sticking up around the edges of the hole.
To remove the paper, run the edge of your putty knife over the hole to scrape away any frayed bits. Next, flip your putty knife over and use the handle to press gently onto the area of the hole in order to create a slight indentation. This helps get rid of the bump caused by pulling out the nail. Now, follow the same filler process described above, and voilà !—no more damaged drywall.
These D.I.Y. repair solutions should cover the most common types of minor drywall damage. For repairing larger areas or even entire panels of damaged drywall you should consider consulting a professional—or if you’re feeling exceptionally handy, click here to see how you can do it yourself.
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How Much Should You Budget for Utilities
http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/blog/lifestyle/2019/07/how-much-should-you-budget-for-utilities/
You know how much you’re going to be paying in rent each month, but have you taken the time to calculate the utility costs you’ll be responsible for as well? Before you sign the lease on your fancy new apartment, do some research to see how much more money you’ll need to set aside each month to pay for these services.
The essential services typically include gas, electricity, water, and waste collection. Your lease agreement should state which services will be covered by the landlord and which services you’ll be required to pay for on your own. With the rising cost of utilities, the apartment you’ve got your eye on could go from affordable to unaffordable in an instant. Accurately budgeting for your utilities each month can save you from some major headaches down the road.
Natural Gas/Heating Oil
Based on a 2018 study conducted by Wallethub.com, the typical U.S. household spends anywhere between $4-$58 dollars per month on natural gas. You can add another $1-$65 on top of that if your home uses oil for heating. Obviously, where you live and what type of appliances you have in your home will help you determine where you’re most likely to fall within (or outside) this set of ranges.
Electricity
In the United States, more money is spent on electricity than any other essential utility by a wide margin. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most difficult to accurately budget for on a month-to-month basis. From the same study referenced above, electricity costs in the U.S. range from $87-$176 per month.
Once again, where you live plays a big role in how much you can expect to pay. If you live in a warmer climate where you need to run the air conditioner constantly, you may have to plan on paying even more than $176 a month. To be safe—and until you know for sure how much you’ll be paying—budget toward the higher side of the spectrum.
Water
While landlords will often include water as part of the total rent in your lease, you’ll sometimes be expected to set up your own service and pay a monthly bill. Statistically, a person uses anywhere between 80 and 100 gallons of water per day, and that translates to a monthly expense of about $70 per month for an average family. Use this amount when budgeting for water for your first month of service, and then adjust it according to how much you actually have to pay.
Waste Collection/Recycling
The average cost for waste collection and recycling is between $12 and $20 per month. This is the easiest utility to budget for as the actual price can be determined with a short phone call and doesn’t fluctuate from month to month.
Hopefully, this information will give you a better idea about budgeting for your essential utilities. If you’re still feeling unsure or wish for a more definitive amount based on where you’ll be living, you should ask other tenants in the building what they’re paying for their utilities on average. The landlord should also be able to provide you with information. Click here if you’d like to find out how you can make your utility costs more manageable.
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Tips for Keeping the Cost of Utilities Under Control
http://www.apartmentshowcase.com/blog/lifestyle/2019/05/tips-for-keeping-the-cost-of-utilities-under-control/
Maybe you’re wanting to increase contributions to your retirement plan, saving up for something you’ve had your eye on, or simply wanting to make sure you’re staying within your budget—regardless of your motivation, you can start saving money immediately by following these tips for keeping the cost of your utilities under control.
Heating and cooling
If you’re interested in saving a substantial amount of money on your monthly utility bills, start at the thermostat. Depending on the climate where you live, keeping the temperature inside your home as close as possible to the outside temperature requires much less energy than say, trying to keep your home at a cool 65°F in the summer or a toasty 80°F in the winter.
While there’s no magic number to help maximize the amount of money you can save while still maintaining some degree of comfort, experts—including the U.S. Department of Energy—tend to gravitate towards setting your thermostat to 78°F in the summer and 68°F in the winter while you’re inside the home—and respectively, 85°F or 60°F while you are away.
Following these guidelines can save you up to 10 percent on your home’s annual heating and cooling expenses. If these temperatures seem absolutely unbearable, just know that each degree outside of your normal comfort zone is roughly equal to a 1 percent savings.
Tips:
If your bedroom is too hot to handle, try setting up some box fans to get the air circulating—which in turn, will help cool you down. Or, you can always put your sheets and pillowcases in the freezer before bedtime.
If you find yourself freezing in the winter, using a space heater in your bedroom can often be more cost-effective than turning up the heat for your whole home.
Water
Did you know the average person uses between 80-100 gallons of water every day, and about 64 gallons of that water is heated? In order to reduce the amount you spend on utilities each month, you should not only use less water but less hot water as well.
While there are many products available to homeowners to help them achieve a greater level of efficiency with their water/hot-water usage—as a renter, you often don’t have an option when it comes to choosing your household appliances, toilets, or faucets. Luckily, there are still lots of simple solutions to help cut down on the costs.
Tips:
Always wash your clothes/laundry on the coldest setting possible.
Reduce the number of loads of laundry you do per week (consider using the same towel for multiple showers or hanging up lightly worn clothing so you can wear it again before washing). You can see how much you pay per load here.
Turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth, or even while soaping up in the shower.
Only flush the toilet when necessary.
Try to hand wash your dishes instead of using the dishwasher, and fill up the sink with water instead of allowing the faucet to run the entire time.
While there are many more ways to reduce your water usage, these ideas should give you a good starting place on your way to substantial savings.
 Electricity
The final step to reducing your utility bills is to conserve and reduce the amount of electricity you use in your home. A great place to start is with replacing your incandescent light bulbs with a newer energy-efficient option. There are plenty of inexpensive versions available that not only last longer than traditional bulbs but also shine brighter while using less electricity.
You should also get in the habit of only turning on lights when necessary and turning them off whenever you’re going to be leaving a room for longer than 15 minutes. Try using natural light whenever possible. If you’re really serious about saving money, you could adopt a daily schedule that doesn’t require the use of any artificial light. By simply waking up with the sunrise and going to sleep when the sun sets, you can dramatically reduce the amount of energy you use in your home. Another option is to try replacing TV watching and internet browsing with activities that don’t require electricity.
For the best results, you should utilize all of these tips, and continue looking for new ways to save. However, even if you only take one of these cost-cutting measures, you’ll still be saving money!
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