It’s not just the big ticket items like a couch and a bed that run up your bill when decorating an apartment. The small things can add up fast, but if you know where to look, you can get some great deals for less than $20 that will add color and style to your apartment.
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Mirrors
These square mirrors from IKEA are inexpensive at $2.99 each. They’ll fill up an empty wall easily. How many you need depends on how you decide to arrange them. You can stagger three diagonally down the wall, or make two columns of three spaced about two inches apart for a fuller look. You can even paint them different colors or create a detailed design on them.
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Filed September 9th, 2009 under Decorating
Have you ever walked down to the basement to put a load of wash in the dryer only to find your damp clothes scattered all over the floor or clinging to the top of the dryer for dear life? Or worse, have you ever found your favorite silk top in the dryer already? Sharing a communal washer and dryer isn’t a walk in the park, but with a few of these etiquette tips, hopefully this won’t happen to you again, and more importantly, you won’t do it to someone else.
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If you don’t have the luxury of your own apartment washer dryer, check out a few of the following laundry tips and rules for using a communal apartment laundry room.
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Filed March 23rd, 2009 under Apartment Basics
What Christmas party food should I make to take to the work party? …the family Christmas buffet? …my holiday party? Deciding which party dishes to prepare in your Dayton apartment for all your holiday dining events can be a little overwhelming! So, here are some great ideas that are tried and proven to be Christmas party food favorites!
Photo by: Jimmy Smith
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Filed December 10th, 2008 under Entertaining