Do you have goals of starting a garden, but feel discouraged without a backyard to grow it in? Not to worry! Believe it or not, there are many ways you can start a garden from the comfort of your balcony or patio. What better time to start a new hobby than now? Check out our tips for gardening without a …
Decorate Your Apartment for the Holidays
The holiday season is finally here! Baking cookies, sipping cocoa and watching holiday movies are activities we wait for all year long. Of course, we can’t forget about decorating the house! Nothing puts you more in the spirit than string lights, holly, and the scent of pine. For some inspiration, check out these tips on how to decorate your apartment …
Things to Consider Before Bringing Home a Puppy
With the recent flood of cute puppy pics on Instagram for National Puppy Day, you may have found yourself thinking you’re ready for a pup of your own. Dogs are easy to love with their adorable face, sweet nature, and unwavering loyalty. It’s easy to convince yourself that you need a dog as a companion, but are you prepared for …
Why Vaccines For Dogs are Important
In many ways, puppies are just like babies. You have to clean up after them, they put everything in their mouth, and they need lots of attention. Once you bring your new little bundle of joy home, you’ll have to take them to the veterinarian. Just like infants, dogs need vaccines in order to keep them safe and healthy. World …
Benefits of Cooking At Your Apartment
Living in Beacon on 5th luxury apartments is convenient to some of the best restaurants and local eateries in Charlottesville. However, cooking at your apartment can actually save you precious time and money. There are many reasons why you may want to opt for creating your own pizza from scratch instead of ordering Pizza Hut. Perhaps you may want to …
Adopting a Dog in Charlottesville
Did you know that International Homeless Animals Day was on August 19th? Let’s talk about adopting a dog in Charlottesville. Choosing to adopt a dog is a big decision. You must think heavily before heading down to the local animal shelter. Many people adopt dogs thinking they have time to love them, walk them, and take care of them. However, …
The Secret Life of Germs: How to Find and Clean the Dirtiest Parts of an Apartment
While you may think you know who’s living in your home, the truth is that there may be thousands or even millions of unwelcome guests just lurking in the dirtiest parts of an apartment in the form of bacteria and other germs. This doesn’t mean you’re unclean, and in fact, your apartment may appear on the surface to be very …
Five Easy Steps to Create a Home Office That’s Stellar!
Have you ever thought of using all that extra space in your second bedroom to create a home office? If so, you’re not alone. More of us work from home these days, with that number increasing all the time. Last year, a Gallup survey indicated that 43% of Americans work remotely from home at least part of the time. But …
Creative, Inexpensive Ways for Making Your Apartment Feel Like Home
Does making your apartment feel like home seem like a big challenge? There are actually some fairly simple and inexpensive ways to make your apartment feel more like your home. Here are a few ideas: 1. Add Rugs, Pillows, & Blankets Adding inexpensive rugs can be a great way to add colors and patterns that reflect your tastes, while also …
6 Closet Organization Tips to Maximize Your Space!
Even though our luxury apartments at Beacon on 5th are optimized with plenty of closet space, there are still some closet organization tips that can help you to make the most use of your closet, regardless of size. These tips can also help you to stay organized so you can find just want you need quickly. If you’ve ever been …
