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Los Angeles has its fair share of construction work going on every single day, and chances are you will run into an early-morning jackhammer at some point or another in your renting life. However, there are a few tricks and hacks to help keep yourself sane, because there isn’t much you can do about the…
Category Archives: Gloria Homes Apartments
Jan
20
2016
Moving is not fun. Living in a new apartment is, but before you get to that reward you might have to suffer a little bit. If you are planning a move soon, here are a few hacks to try. Packing plates: pack your plates vertically like a record for increased protection against breaking. Just…
Jan
14
2016
Searching for an apartment in Los Angeles can be both fun and stressful. However, if you will be moving soon here are a few apartment hunting tips to make the process easier. Set a budget: most experts agree that renters should spend no more than 30 percent of their income on housing. Ideally that…
Jun
12
2015
If you plan on spending the summer hosting parties and mixing drinks, you are going to need a few tools of the trade. Here are three important things you will need before becoming an expert bartender in your Los Angeles apartment. Shakers: there are two kinds of shakers, Boston or Cobbler. Both are fine…
May
15
2015
Moving into a new neighborhood can be tough, especially if you do not know anyone and are unfamiliar with the surrounding area. Here are a few ways to get familiar with the neighborhood around your Los Angeles apartment. Ask people: the best way to get to know a neighborhood is to ask the people…
May
05
2015
Renting an apartment can be an excellent option for young couples looking to live together earlier in their relationship. Here a three reasons why. Short term: apartments typically run on a year lease and can even be negotiated for a shorter time frame. Not having to commit a large chunk of time is a…
Apr
17
2015
One concern that most parents have is providing their children with healthy lunch options. Much has been said about the public school’s lunch system and whether or not it is a healthy option for your kids. If you would rather make lunches every day, here are a few tips for making them healthy in your…
Apr
10
2015
Landlords can only deduct security deposits to fix any damage done to an apartment or for unpaid rent. Of course there are always special cases or exceptions to the rules, but landlords should not be deducting security deposits because of normal wear-and-tear. Here is quick list of what is considered damage in a Los Angeles…
Mar
05
2015
Saving money can be a chore, even though most of us realize that it is something which must be done. However, staying on top of your finances doesn’t have to always be tedious work. Here are three ways to make saving money in your Los Angeles apartments fun. 52-Week Challenge: turning anything into a…