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 may be convenient to some of the best restaurants and local eateries in Charlottesville, but did you know 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, or …
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 …
Places You Shouldn’t Ignore When Cleaning Your Apartment After The Holidays
If your apartment home is starting to feel less than fresh after the holiday decorations come down. Take a few extra minutes and check the places you probably missed on your last cleaning binge; along with some top tips on getting them super clean! Light Fixtures: Over time, they’ll accumulate not only dust, but cobwebs and what an …
TOP 10 TIPS FOR DECORATING SMALL APARTMENTS OR DORM ROOMS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Decorating is challenging enough, but add no extra space and you have problems right? Wrong! Decorating for small spaces like apartments and dorms is challenging yes, but not so much you cannot accomplish this during the Christmas Season. There are some tricks and tips that can help you get going with decorating your small apartment to leave you still plenty …