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tips Archives - Northlake Farms Blog https://www.northlakefarmsapts.com/blog/tag/tips/ Just another Rent Cafe Blogs Sites site Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:20:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Maintenance Q&A for Your Apartment Home https://www.northlakefarmsapts.com/blog/2018/10/19/maintenance-qa-for-your-apartment-home/ Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:18:00 +0000 http://www.northlakefarmsapts.com/blog/?p=109 What are garbage disposals designed for? Small amounts of leftover food from your plate such as any small amount of carrot peelings, tomato chunks, and strawberry stems. What should not go down the garbage disposal? Anything that isn’t biodegradable food and/or items like plastic, metal, cigarettes, animal bones, hamburger, cooking oil or grease, eggshells, potato…

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]]> What are garbage disposals designed for?

Small amounts of leftover food from your plate such as any small amount of carrot peelings, tomato chunks, and strawberry stems.

What should not go down the garbage disposal?

Anything that isn’t biodegradable food and/or items like plastic, metal, cigarettes, animal bones, hamburger, cooking oil or grease, eggshells, potato skins, rice or pasta, corncobs, seafood shells or shrimp. These items can easily clog your disposal even in small quantities.

What items can I store in my utility closet?

Only the water heater and furnace should occupy your utility closet(s). Other items stored here may prevent our staff from completing maintenance-related tasks and they may be hazardous to the equipment.

Why do I have partial power in my apartment?

You may need to check the breaker or the GFI outlet in your apartment. Every resident has their own breaker box and every outlet within four feet of a water source should have a GFI outlet. The GFI outlets are the ones with the buttons on them to reset the outlet. If you have partial power, try checking out your breaker and GFI reset buttons to make sure everything is ok!

What do I do if I come home late at night and I’m locked out?

You can call us using the emergency maintenance line at any hour of the day or night for help. The fee for a lock out is $25 and this fee will be charged to your resident ledger.

Can I call someone if there is an emergency in my apartment?

Yes, please call 911 first for any life-threatening emergencies such a fire or domestic disturbance. Then call our emergency maintenance staff for help or for any non-life-threatening emergencies. We are happy to help for those times when you are not sure if something is an emergency.

What is considered an emergency maintenance request?

Emergency requests include any non-contained leaks, non-functioning toilets (if it is your only toilet), a/c or heat not working during hot/cold temperatures, smoke detector beeping, security breach, total loss of power, flood, broken window, someone parked in your assigned spot (please identify your spot number, the car description, and if there is a tag in the car), non-functioning refrigerator, building entry door not functioning, or frozen/broken pipe.

Can I submit an emergency request online?

Please submit all requests by calling our office during the day or leaving a message with the property's direct line. We do not receive the online requests submitted after hours until the following business day.

Who should I call if my neighbors are noisy?

The office or maintenance staff is happy to handle any concerns regarding noise that can be handled without police intervention. For any loud arguments, excessive music, partying, etc., please contact the police. You may call 911 for life-threatening situations or the non-emergency police line for any other concerns.

Should I turn off my a/c or heat when I leave town?

Our staff suggests lowering the heat or increasing the a/c by 2-3 degrees instead of shutting it off completely so that the equipment runs more efficiently. Please do not turn off your heat during very cold months so that you do not come home to a frozen pipe!

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]]> 109 Tips for Apartment Home Living with Kids https://www.northlakefarmsapts.com/blog/2018/01/10/tips-for-apartment-home-living-with-kids/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:58:00 +0000 http://www.northlakefarmsapts.com/blog/?p=40 Apartment living with kids, of any age, can be hectic but is totally worth it in the long run. Saving money, living simply, and getting close with your kids during the formative years of their life are all perks of starting and growing a family in an apartment home. To do this smoothly, we have…

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]]> Apartment living with kids, of any age, can be hectic but is totally worth it in the long run. Saving money, living simply, and getting close with your kids during the formative years of their life are all perks of starting and growing a family in an apartment home. To do this smoothly, we have some tips for keeping things sane and allowing you to live your best life.

Organization is vital.

When it comes to apartment spaces, sometimes even the most spacious set up can feel cramped when there’s clutter. Naturally, kids are messy folk so it takes a super family to keep it all on lock.

Pro Tip: Get furniture that doubles as storage and invest in plenty of shelves. The more you can tuck away the better.

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Being on time is hard. This just in: that’s totally normal.

Keeping up with different schedules is harder than it looks. Once you’re in a regular routine and find your niche, it’ll feel like clockwork. But until then (fingers crossed that day comes) remind yourself that practice makes perfect.

Pro Tip: Buy an actual alarm clock and don’t just rely on your smartphone. By simply setting a few alarms throughout your morning, you’ll have extra motivation to get up, find the clock, and remind yourself to get going on a task. It’s not a bad idea to set reminders on your phone as a backup…. after all, this isn’t the dark ages.

Purge what you don’t need.

This is no time to hoard those socks with holes in them or that toy your kids haven’t touched in months. Sometimes you have to accept that no amount of strategic storage will cut it when you just have too.much.stuff.

Pro Tip: Find your local donation service and go through all your things at least once every two months. Give away anything which your family doesn’t have a blatant sentimental or practical use.

Plan plan plan.

Keeping a visible planner can really help kids conceptualize time management and what they have going on that week. This should be displayed in a family space, such as the kitchen, and as detailed as your family is comfortable with keeping consistent.

Pro Tip: DIY a dinner schedule so older kids can know what to expect and you can plan your grocery trips or budget how much you can spend on a dinner out on the town. When you know a few days in advance what your family’s meals will be that week, you can pre-pack or pre-cook meals with far less stress.

Work space vs. living space

The key to productivity is having a set work space that is comfortable and organized. This is important for little ones too…plus, establishing an area for them to do homework helps you out with clean up time.

Pro Tip: Set up a work space for your kids like you would for yourself and it will make them feel like they’re being a grownup. Whether this is for homework or for play, it will ensure your space looks like it has a purpose and isn’t another play area with cluttered toys lying around.

Whether you’ve been doing this like a champ for years, or might consider trying one of our tips for the first time, know that we understand the importance of family and always hope you are happy and healthy in your apartment home.

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