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Whether this is your first experience enjoying all the luxuries that independent living has to offer, or you have been in your own place for a while now, one thing remains – you have the control over how your space makes you feel. It can be a little overwhelming when receiving the keys and first…
Category Archives: Apartment Living Tips
Nov
11
2019
Winter is a time for snowball fights, hot chocolate, and cuddling up by a fire on a cold and chilly night – it can also be leave you wishing for the return of sun and warmth. As the sun begins to set earlier and the days get shorter, many of us struggle with what feels…
Jun
11
2019
Photo by Micheile Henderson Becoming a plant parent is a difficult decision. Depending on how much you know (or in some cases, how little), getting a plant can be either a hard choice, or a blind one. Many people don’t know what species of plants require the most care, and may opt for flowers that last…
Mar
28
2019
After an arduous winter of artic wind chill and dark dreary days, life seems to sparkle again with sunshine and promise of spring! As the big thaw begins it’s natural to want to breathe some new life into your home décor. Here are four fresh ways to easily infuse some early spring into your apartment: …
Jan
22
2019
Simple Strategies to Keep Your Fresh Start From Going Stale Despite the January blahs, the New Year is a time when we have a renewed sense of optimism, letting go of the old and making space for the new and improved version of us. Moving is also a great opportunity to start an exciting, new…
Dec
17
2018
Whether you’ve been tasked with a turn of hosting family for a festive function or you’re pulling together a select few for a holiday soiree, here are some tips to help you entertain with ease. 1. Create Some Space Here’s where you want to get creative and maximize your space to ensure your guests…
Sep
24
2018
A vital component for creating a harmonious and thriving community is the quality of the relationships between neighbours. A disagreement between neighbours can mean the difference between looking forward to coming home or feeling dread as you pull into the driveway. While it’s naive to think that every neighbour you have will be the sort…
Nov
13
2017
At Realstar, our mission is to set and maintain the highest standards in Canadian rental housing. With that in mind, have you heard about the environmental benefits of sub-metering? In Ontario alone, sub-metering could save 3.3 terawatt hours each year – nearly equivalent to the energy found in 2 million barrels of oil*. But first,…
Sep
01
2017
When converting your rental suite into a home it’s not always easy to fit your entire life into limited amount of square footage. We’ve shopped around for simple products that make a big impact in helping you declutter and stay organized with little to no tools required! Front Entrance Store all your essentials to get…
Jul
03
2017
Give everything a home. A place for everything and everything in its place are words to live by when it comes to keeping your home tidy. Instead of letting shoes gather at random areas, assign them a cubby or storage unit, have mail in an organiser etc. A handy tip is to put up extra…