After our first round of life hacks for apartment dwellers, we’re back with even more great tips to help make your apartment more stylish and efficient. In this second part, we’re excited to bring you a fresh batch of ideas and tricks that will not only enhance your apartment’s functionality ...
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When you live in an apartment, you’re always looking for ways to make your space more neat, stylish and efficient. Most renters have a limited amount of storage, so they have to be creative and smart about the way they decorate and organize their apartment. This post is the first ...
Read MoreIt’s been a warm summer -- and as people in Buffalo know, the hot, humid weather can last well into September. We’re happy to offer central air conditioning in our studio apartments (KenDev Studios, Sheridan Residence and Gateway Park Apartments), as well as window units at several of our other ...
Read MoreThere are many benefits to keeping houseplants in your apartment, but some types of plants are more suitable than others. If you have a busy schedule or travel frequently, it can be difficult to remember to care for your plants, so it's best to choose houseplants that don’t need to ...
Read MoreWhen you live in an apartment, having enough space can be an issue. When you factor in all of your furniture, clothing and personal belongings, it can be difficult to fit everything you own into a small apartment. Luckily, there are plenty of space-saving products that are perfect for apartment dwellers ...
Read MoreOwning a home has long been considered part of the “American Dream,” but is it always the best option? With average home prices up over 13% from last year and expected to be up another 15% next year, homeownership has become increasingly out of reach for many Americans, especially millennials. Limited ...
Read MoreDecorating one’s home with plants has become incredibly popular over the past few years, in part due to the ubiquity of the “Instagram aesthetic” and Pinterest posts showing bright, clean homes filled with greenery. Not only do houseplants make your apartment feel airy and homey, they also help clean the ...
Read MoreThis has certainly been a year unlike any other. We’ve all gotten used to doing more from home -- celebrating holidays, working, exercising and more. But spending more time at home can make anyone feel a little stir crazy, especially if your apartment is also your office, gym and recreational ...
Read MoreIt’s been about five months since the vast majority of office employees started working from home due to COVID-19, and there’s no certain time when many will return to their regular office -- or if they’ll return at all. Some large companies have reported that working from home over the ...
Read MoreWe’re a couple months into social distancing, and especially if you’re working from home, it’s likely that your everyday routine has begun to feel a bit mundane. Perhaps you started out the lockdown by cooking up fancy new recipes and baking all sorts of delicious breads. But at this point, it ...
Read MoreIt’s officially a new year (and a new decade), and it’s likely your New Year’s resolutions are in full swing. One popular resolution for many is to save money. But of course, there are always things that need to be purchased, particularly when you’re moving into a new apartment. How you ...
Read MoreUnfortunately for those who like to do outdoor activities after work, Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend -- which means it will get dark an hour earlier each evening. Daylight hours will also continue to decrease until we reach the winter solstice on December 21, the shortest day of ...
Read MoreNothing beats relaxing in a large bathtub with candles, wine and a good book. While it’s a scene most apartment dwellers only see in the movies, many renters aspire to create a similar experience in their own bathrooms. Unfortunately, most apartments bathrooms aren’t exactly the lavish quarters you see in ...
Read MoreIt’s officially giving season, and many people will be exchanging gifts over the next month to celebrate the holidays. If you’ve been eyeing fancy electronics or trendy décor for your apartment, it’s a great time to put a list together for your loved ones. Or maybe you just want to ...
Read MoreWhen decorating and furnishing your apartment, it can be tempting to purchase everything from Target or IKEA -- if you don’t mind your apartment looking like everyone else’s. For those who prefer a more unique look, vintage home décor can be a way of making your apartment stand out without ...
Read MoreDrone imagery has quickly gone for a luxury to a necessity in marketing real estate whether a house or an apartment. Renters want a sense of a property and what's around it from a perspective that only a drone can offer. That was not lost on us here at ...
Read MoreNow that Labor Day has passed and school is back in session, the frivolous days of summer are unofficially over, presenting some unique challenges for those who work and study primarily in their homes. For students coming off a long summer break, it can be difficult to transition back into ...
Read MoreDealing with cables can be a bit of a hassle when you have several electronics in your apartment. No one wants to be looking at (or tripping over) cords all around their home. But managing cables can be difficult if you don’t have many convenient outlets in your apartment or ...
Read MoreWhen furnishing an apartment, everyone remembers the basics: a bed, couch, table, chairs, dishes, a desk, etc. But sometimes it’s the little things that have the biggest impact on your life. There are tons of unique and practical products out there that can help improve the organization, comfort and enjoyability ...
Read MoreOnce you move out of your parents’ house, doing laundry is one of the more annoying tasks you learn to do as an adult. We try to make this chore easier for Kenmore Development residents by offering coin operated laundry in a central location at all of our properties except ...
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