Can I make my apartment more green (energy effecient)?

Is there a way I could set up a solar panel or a small wind turbine and wire it into my house someway to help turn back my electric bill?
Last month my energy bill was like 160 dollars. I know I had the AC turned too low and left lights on a ton.
I dont want [...]

Can a condo or apartment dweller take advantage of any solar devices for home energy useage?

I live in a condo and would love to hear your thoughts about this. Being interested in cutting my power bill and using green energy is great, but how can I take advantage of that living in a condo?
I should add that I have a good sized porch I could take advantage of.

how many solar panels would I need to power a 1440 sq. ft. apartment w/ four bedrooms and how big should it be

I’m a college student and I’m moving into my first apartment with some friends of mine. WIth the way natural gas prices are going, being energy efficent at home is of the utmost importance. I’ve been researching information on the subject but I haven’t been able to find any general information telling me how many [...]

Apartment Composting 101: Vermicompost with Barb Finnin

UPDATE: We have modified this original design to a shallower, more airy worm bin. Check out our new design here, ryanishungry.com Cheers! Good Luck! ————————————– Barb Finnin is part of the amazing Freshtopia team. She’s a certified master composter- her specialty is Vermicomposting with worms. We were super excited to learn that we could compost [...]

Eight Luxury Apartment Communities in Baltimore Make the Prestigious 2010 Luxe List

Eight Luxury Apartment Communities in Baltimore Make the Prestigious 2010 Luxe List
Changing Attitudes Toward Home Ownership Have Created “Renters by Choice” Seeking Apartments With High-End Amenities
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How do I get my apartment complex to recycle?

I just moved from a house to an apartment, and love being a little more maintenance free in my home. But one thing I can’t get out of the habit of doing is recycling. My apartment complex doesn’t give me that option to recycle, and its bugging me, I feel the need to [...]

Lacking the energy/motivation to clean my apartment when I get home from work…?

So, after a hard day’s work (or on the weekend), I have a hard time getting the motivation to keep my apartment clean. Any pointers?

Main Street Village Apartments – IRVINE, CA – Apartment Rentals

IRVINE Apartments – Main Street Village Apartments apartments for rent in IRVINE, CA . Visit www.apartmentfinder.com Live Green and Prosper. Main Street Village will be the first privately owned – ‘green’ rental community in Orange County and is pursuing LEED certification with the USGBC The goal is to create a community that uses less natural [...]

Apartment Recycling Tips

According to a 2007 news story by the CBC, Ottawa’s apartment tenants throw out an astonishing 81 per cent of all materials that could be recycled!
While the routine behind garbage and recycling collection can certainly be different when you’re living in an apartment (compared to living in single-family house), just because you’re in a high-rise [...]

Portable Solar-powered Apartment Battery Bank Part 2

Pickles and Ammo demonstrates how to hook up a portable solar panel system for your apartment or home on the cheap.

Don’t Neglect Your Apartment Amidst A Freeze

Many of us all over the USA are dealing with recent freezing and well below freezing temperatures depending on where in the country our wonderful apartment is situated.  
There are a few precautions to keep in mind around your apartment when outside temperatures dip into and below the freezing range.  
1) If you have plants [...]

APARTMENT COMPLEX GOES SOLAR

Solar panels are smartly fit to carports at the JD Pierce Company’s La Mirage Apartment development in Victorville, California. The clever system provides power and heating to common areas, a clubhouse and the swimming pool.

Portable Solar-powered Apartment Battery Bank Part 1

Pickles and Ammo demonstrates how to hook up a portable solar panel system for your apartment or home on the cheap.

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How can I get my apartment community to get a recycle bin?

I am a recycle junkie but I want to make it more accessible to other people in my community. Does anyone know a good way to promote recycle bins in the apartment complex? I understand that it would more than likely come down to the almighty buck. However, we would ( I think be the [...]

how do i get myself motivated and full of energy to clean my apartment?

i been real depressed this month, but i need to clean my apartment. it aint been clean for a month, now its in real bad condition. i aint even gonna describe it…its BAD! its bad enuf i know i need to clean it ASAP! especially since mah mom comin over on tuesday, n i aint [...]

What are some ways I can recycle when I live in an apartment building?

I live in an apartment building where there are many apartments and tenants. It is a one bedroom apartment that I have. All of my storage is completely in use ( I have one closet, kitchen cupboards, and space under my sinks, all completely in use). I am not allowed to leave [...]