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Tips and tricks for living frugally without looking cheap

August 25, 2023

With everything becoming so expensive these days, it’s hard to keep up. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to plan your monthly budget, it’s simply not enough. Luckily, there are many ways to save. Avoiding unnecessary expenses will lead to better savings, but if you want to avoid looking cheap at the same time – it may be a challenge. The problem is that many people think of these two as the same. There’s a difference between using your…

Why everyone should rent a portable storage unit during renovation

April 11, 2022

Max B.

Storage solutions

If you have finally finished the process of house hunting in NYC and you have found a suitable place, congrats on that! Now, remember that the process is not over. In other words, you have to finish your new home and improve it. In this case, we are talking about doing a renovation process. The following question is what to do with the belongings that you are planning to put in your home? Well, the answer is that you should…

Trash ready for decluttering your basement

Tips for decluttering your basement in New York

April 18, 2021

Max B.

Storage solutions

We all have to face it that a basement is a storage place that gets neglected the most. The idea of cleaning out the house usually ends up by relocating the clutter to the basement. In this way, the basement gets cluttered with the stuff we usually don’t need but want to keep just in case. Well, this clutter tends to pile up. So from time to time, it is a good idea to clean out and declutter your basement.…

Deep cleaning your apartment: useful hacks

April 8, 2021

Max B.

DIY ideas

Properly maintaining an apartment is one of the most overlooked processes. When people buy an apartment, they rarely think about cleaning. Instead, what crosses their minds is how perfect their life is going to be in it. However, sometimes you have to do boring tasks if you want to live in a well-organized and clean space. So, if you bought a new apartment that hasn’t been properly cleaned, or if you haven’t paid much attention to cleanliness until now, then…

DIY decorations for your kids’ room

March 9, 2021

Max B.

DIY ideas

In case you want to decorate your kids’ room, but you have no inspiration, then you are in the right place. Here, in this article, you will find some good and simple DIY decorations ideas for your kids’ room. Trust us, neither one of these is difficult to make. However, absolutely every one of these will make your kids happy and will look great in their room. Dollhouse If you have little girls who love playing with Barbie or some…

Buying a rental property in downtown NYC: yes or no

March 1, 2021

Max B.

General

If you want to buy a property in New York City that you can rent, then you are in the right place. In case you still have some doubts about making the final decision, this article can be of great help to you. Moreover, you can be sure of the fact that buying a rental property in downtown NYC can never be a bad idea. Buying a rental property in downtown New York City will pay off First of all,…

a lot of indoor plants for a small apartment.

How to choose indoor plants for a small apartment

October 30, 2020

Max B.

DIY ideas

Living in a small apartment can be depressing. Sure, it has its upsides like it is easier to clean and declutter, but in general, people don’t like to live in a confined space. One of the main reasons why living in a small apartment can be depressing is the impossibility to house indoor plants. But that is not entirely true. With careful planning getting indoor plants in a small apartment is more than possible. Plants can bring a new life…

A man sitting by the window and checking a mobile phone.

Self isolating in a small NYC apartment – how to stay sane

August 30, 2020

Max B.

NYC lifestyle

The entire world is facing with the coronavirus situation right now. And, the best thing we can do is stay at home as much as we can and hope that everything will pass soon. However, when you live in a small NYC apartment, self-isolating is not as easy as it sounds. If you live in one, you are a true New Yorker and you know what we are talking about. Staying in a small apartment 24/7 and not having the…