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Prepare Your Apartment to Accommodate Guests

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Towels, clean sheets, and a place to sleep are essentials for guests. Pretty flowers are optional.

You’ve finished moving into your TriBridge apartment; the walls are decorated and the furniture is arranged to your satisfaction.  Everything feels homey and comfortable, and now you want to invite friends to your place for the weekend.  Before you do so, however, you might want to make sure your apartment is fully prepared to give your guests a comfortable experience, especially if this is your first apartment.

Make Sure Guests Have a Place to Sleep

Futons are a great piece of furniture for an apartment because they pull double-duty as couch and bed, and are generally a lot lighter weight than hide-away bed couches.  If you don’t have a futon or a bed couch, an air bed is a great space-saving solution.  Just make sure you plan to give it time to fill with air before your guest wants to sleep!

Have Extra Towels, Extra Sheets, and Extra Toiletries

You’ll need an extra sheet set that fits your guest bed; you wouldn’t want to make your guest sleep directly on the mattress!  Having extra towels is also a must; towels take up a lot of space in a suitcase, so don’t make your guests pack them.  Extra toiletries are not something you necessarily need to provide, but it is a nice thing to do in case your guest forgets to pack something.

Prepare the Bathroom

Aside from the standard cleaning routine, there are a couple of things you should make sure your bathroom has available in order to prevent any awkwardness for your guests.  One thing a lot of people forget to do is provide a plunger; clogs happen from time to time, and it can be very embarrassing if the guest has to ask for your help with a backed-up toilet.  You should also make sure your bathroom has a trash can, pump soap, and hand towels.  Please, don’t make guests use your shower towel to dry their hands.

With a little preparation, you and your guests can have a great time in your new apartment!  For more tips, check out these articles on preparing for houseguests.

How do you prepare your apartment for guests?  Share with us in the comments below!

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Make Your Own Apartment Decor Through Easy Sewing Techniques

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decorate your apartment with fun and homemade throw pillows. You'll feel accomplished and stylish.

More and more people are hopping on the DIY movement. While you may not be able to be as industrious as Young House Love in your rental space, you can still use plenty of DIY projects to customize your apartment. One quick, easy, and affordable way is to make throw pillows to accent your space. throw pillows add color, texture, and personality to a room, whether they’re placed on a sofa or lounging on your bed. You can make them in masculine or feminine style, so they’ll fit any decor motif you have going.

To make a throw pillow, you’ll first need to be sure that you have the materials on-hand: Thread and a needle or a threaded sewing machine (the machine will give you the best results) and the fabric of your choice should be close by. You’ll also need a pillow insert. You can get all of these materials at a sewing store, such as Jo-Ann’s, or at a hobby store. Use a tutorial, like this helpful one from Sew Alluring, to sew your pillows. Throw them on the couch or the bed, and you’re done!

What DIY Projects have you tried in your apartment?

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Host a Romantic Valentine’s Day Date Night In Your Apartment

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Host a romantic dinner that your date will remember for years in your TriBridge apartment.

Valentine’s Day can be an expensive and daunting holiday. If you plan for a romantic dinner, you have to find a restaurant with available reservations, pay for an expensive dinner, and deal with the lines and crowds that are out an about. Have you thought about enjoying your Valentine’s Day date in your apartment instead of out on the town? You can host a romantic dinner from the comfort of your home in your TriBridge community, creating a setting that’s more special and personal while also saving a few bucks. Here are few tips on how to host a fantastic Valentine’s Day date night at your place:

  • Clean your apartment. While this may seem obvious, now is not the time to have your clutter out and about. Make sure your space is tidy and fresh.
  • Set the stage. Part of the reason we go out for Valentine’s Day is the romantic ambiance of the restaurants. Set your own romantic stage with flowers, candles, and soft music.
  • Know your date’s culinary preferences, and plan accordingly. Before you prepare to cook dinner, know what your date likes or doesn’t like, as well as any allergies they have. If you’re making something new to you, practice it a few times and have friends do a taste test to ensure date night turns out well.
Are you hosting your Valentine’s Day date night? Share your tips on hosting a romantic dinner in a comment.
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5 Ways Your Apartment Will Help You Fulfill New Year’s Resolutions

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Is your 2012 resolution to try to lose weight? Your apartment gym will help!

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, and if you’re like many people, you’re planning to make a New Year’s resolution. Yet, the majority of resolutions fall through between January 1 and December 31, leaving the people who made them a bit disappointing for not achieving their goals. Did you know that your apartment can help you achieve your resolutions? Here are a few ways TriBridge communities can help you achieve the most common New Year’s Resolutions.

  1. Saving Money Affordable rent and energy efficiency in your apartment both help you save cash. Many of the TriBridge apartments are designed with your budget in mind–Talk to one of our community representatives or leasing agents at a property near you for information on specials and rates.
  2. Get Fit/Lose Weight Who doesn’t want to shed a few pounds in the new year? Apartment communities oftentimes offer gyms and fitness centers that are perfect and affordable way to burn your calories fast. Hit the treadmill at your TriBridge community and you’ll be well on your way to hitting your goal!
  3. Spend More Time With Family and Friends Having a great apartment that’s comfortable and spacious is perfect for entertaining, especially having your friends and family over.
What are your New Year’s Resolution this year?
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TriBridge Residential Community events and activities

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Living in an apartment can offer greater social benefits than you’d find living in a house. If you are relocating to a city, the community of residents presents you with many opportunities to make new friends and learn new things. Whether you are single or part of a family, apartment communities provide frequent activities, events, and contests.

  • Island Club at Atlantic Beach handed out Chik-Fil-A on the first day of school.
  • Citigate Apartments show movies by the pool.
  • Cornerstone Apartments holds a monthly poker night.
  • Tenn Street Station is planning a back to school party.
  • Soleil at Ponte Vedra Beach held a movie night with free popcorn and drinks.
  • Ingleside Plantation Apartments will hold a Low Country Boil next week.
  • The Darlington Apartments holds ice cream socials and frequent pool parties.

Joining and visiting your apartment community’s Facebook page and Twitter Page keeps you informed of planned events and spur of the moment events. It also allows you the opportunity to suggest community events. Are you an active TriBridge Residential community member?