It is fall time again and for many of us that means fall cleaning, but with the weather being so great, who wants to spend any longer cleaning on the weekend than you normally would on chores. Here is some advice on swapping out your basic cleaning routines with deeper more strategic tasks: ♦ Skip…
Cleaning your bathroom isn’t a chore most of us look forward to; here are some tips to making it easier giving you more time to have fun in and around your ??? apartment. After you shower wipe down the faucets with a cloth and the tub with a squeegee. Be sure to use a cloth…
You have enjoyed the summer in your Encino, CA apartment, but now it is ready to put away the flip flops and bathing suits for books and back packs. Here are some facts and tips that will help you get ready for the new school year. Encino is part of the Los Angeles Unified School…
Just because you are renting an apartment doesn’t mean that you can’t add color and personality to your home. Follow these quick tips for a modern update to your rental apartment. Let’s start with the kitchen; add a colorful rug and kitchen towels. Purchase an interesting bowl and fill it with fruit for instant color. Change the…
There is so much to do in California! Whether it’s surfing, shopping or biking, you can do it all in the golden state. Checkout some of these awesome things to do in LA that are completely free! Yes! Free! It’s summertime, so there are so many great things happening and they are all within reach…
Here are some designer’s tips to making each room in your Encino apartment look larger. Living Area – use furniture in neutral colors or match the walls to give the illusion of depth. Entry Way – keep the entry way clutter free and add a striped carpet; horizontal stripes will add width with vertical stripes will elongate…
Nothing says summer like a great burger, but sometimes you just don’t feel like grilling your own so here are some options in Encino: Habit Burger Grill (lovingly known as The Habit) on Ventura Blvd is famous for their hot, juicy Charburger. Served on daily-baked buns which are grilled alongside perfectly seasoned beef until they are…
You can’t beat living in the Encino area around the Fourth of July with so many great ways to spend the day. Here are a few ways to celebrate near your apartment. Annual San Fernando Valley Independence Day Celebration – from 10 am to 10 pm. July 4th Fireworks Festival in Studio City/CBS Studios – 5…
If you are looking for a unique Father’s Day gift this year, why not consider a Bonsai tree. This unique gift is perfect for Dad; it lasts for years, is a great conversation piece for the office or home and is more affordable and easier to maintain than you think. Some great beginner bonsai trees…
If you haven’t figured out what to do with your Dad for Father’s Day yet, don’t worry there is plenty to do in the Encino are – here are a few ideas: Go to a Movie- there are a number of movie theaters nearby to choose from and some great flicks to choose from. Buy Dad…
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