Desoto Square Villas Owners

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Before and After: A Full Kitchen Remodel

A full kitchen remodel including new flooring, cabinetry, tile, countertops, light fixtures and appliances transformed this outdated Austin, TX kitchen into a warm and classic design.

10 Ways to Practice Institutional Racism at your Non-profit Organization

I realize that institutional racism may not be your goal or intention. You may not even be aware of the complexities of racism at your organization.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

Origami-inspired apartment building is a fresh take on townhouses

The angular residential development manages to break out of the conventional boxy apartment building look.

The Death of the Small Apartment Building

Big apartment buildings are going up at a record pace in the U.S., but little ones are ever rarer. That’s a problem.

Apartment Building System Upgrade

Many older apartment buildings don’t have the ability for access control and are merely key-based entry systems. These apartment buildings hugely benefit from adding better security protection in addition to monitoring capabilities. Installing a fob-based access system can help. It’s typically a significant cost to replace lost keys, not to mention the time taken to …

Pressure Wash Your Apartment Building

If you own or manage an apartment building or other piece of real estate one of the most important things to take care of is the exterior of the property. In order to make the exterior appear attractive and clean you will need to have a pressure washed every once in a while. While there …

Somerville may see another apartment building

Another apartment building may be coming to Somerville.

Insurance for Apartment Building Owners

It is very rewarding to be an apartment building owner. There are responsibilities that you must perform. The most important one is buying an insurance policy. After all the hard work you have put into your business, protecting it is essential.

Landscaping an Apartment Building Pool: Factors to Consider

If you're considering landscaping an apartment building pool, consider these factors to ensure your residents have a quality poolside experience.

Converting a 4 unit apartment building into condos.

Additional Information: I currently live in a 4-unit apartment building in Dedham. My grandmother owns the building and is considering converting the units to condos. What are the steps she would …

Multifamily Architects, Apartment Building Design

The design team wanted to preserve the history of this building while converting it to residential use in this redevelopment project.

Security Solutions to Consider for Apartment Buildings

Security can be particularly challenging for residential buildings, especially because tenants, guests, contractors, and delivery personnel come and go throughout the day. As such, securing multi-family buildings is essential to protect residents, guests, and your property to reduce liability and increase safety. In addition, apartment buildings typically have multiple areas to monitor and secure, so [...]Read More...

The most pet-friendly apartment buildings in Philly

We mapped 13 of the apartment buildings that offer the best pet-friendly amenities like dog runs and pet-washing facilities. No doubt one of these will be the purr-fect home for you and your fluff ball.

90 Rental Apartment Decorating Ideas on A Budget

Moving to a new rental apartment can mean a big cash out. But a beautifully decorated living space doesn’t have to come with a high price. You can utilize cheap apartment decorating ideas without skimping on style if you know… Continue Reading →

Apartment Buildings That Break The Pattern With Their Memorable Designs

Every apartment building is unique and special somehow which is pretty impressive and quite surprising actually considering how many apartment buildings th