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Pre-Spring Refresh: Easy Ways to Freshen Up Your Apartment or Townhome

Swap Out Winter Decor Cozy blankets and heavy rugs were great for winter, but now it’s time to lighten up….

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How to Keep Your Car Winter-Ready When You Park Outside

Windshield Hacks to Prevent Ice Build-Up Nothing is worse than running late and realizing your windshield is completely iced over….

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Electric Vehicle Charging Etiquette at VIDA

Charge Only When Necessary Think of the charging station like a communal resource—it’s there when you need it, but it’s…

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10 Things You’re Forgetting to Put in the Laundry

Backpacks When was the last time you washed your backpack? It’s exposed to a lot of dirt and germs, especially…

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5 Common Apartment Decorating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Neglecting Space Planning One of the most frequent mistakes in apartment decorating is neglecting space planning. Many people rush into…

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Balcony Design Ideas

What Do You Want Out of Your Balcony? Chances are you’ll use your balcony in a variety of ways, but…

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Quick-Clean Your Apartment for Unexpected Guests

Open the Windows Get rid of stale air and the scent of last night’s dinner by opening a couple of…

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Being a Good Neighbor

Greet Your Neighbors Take the time to introduce yourself as you’re moving in, or as others are. Everyone wants to…

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Decorating With the Rule of Three

When you’re thinking about threes, think about “footprints” on a surface rather than objects. For example, a coffee-table book on…

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Packing Tips to Make Moving a Breeze

Declutter First You don’t want to pack or move anything you didn’t have to, so begin your move by first…

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Surprising Things You Can Wash in the Dishwasher

Kitchen sponges and scrubbers. When a sponge is in good shape but stained or smelling funky, wash it in the…

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Dealing with Noisy Neighbors

Connect With Your Neighbor If you’re living in a shared space with adjoining walls, it’s understandable that you may hear…

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