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Is Your Mattress Past Its Prime?
July 2024 Did you know that we spend roughly a third of our lives curled up in bed, dreaming away? That’s a lot of…
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Keeping Your Apartment Smelling Great
May 2024 Walking into an apartment or townhome that smells fresh and clean is a great feeling. But what if your place smells, well,…
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Have Your Spices Gone Stale?
March 2024 For many of us, spices are the magic ingredients that transform ordinary food into savory sensations. However, like all good things, spices…
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Air Plants: The Soil-Free Wonders for Your Apartment
February 2024 We love it when our Elmwood Manor residents add plants to their apartments and townhomes. It’s a great way to decorate, they…
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Our Guide to Curtains
January 2024 While blinds and shades have their merits, curtains offer a unique blend of functionality and visual appeal. After quite a few years…
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Removing Candle Wax
December 2023 Candles add a warm, inviting glow to any room. Maybe you’re using them to give your apartment or townhome a cozy feel…
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Sofa or Couch – What’s the Difference?
November 2023 The terms “sofa” and “couch” are used interchangeably in everyday language, but they refer to two different pieces of furniture. The distinction…
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Creating a Bedroom Sanctuary
October 2023 Sure, a bedroom is meant to be a resting place for you, but often it can become a resting place for a…
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Cat Friendly Fabrics
September 2023 Our feline companions bring immeasurable joy and warmth to our lives, but they can also be quite mischievous when it comes to…
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Preparing Kids for a Move
August 2023 While moving to a new place means lots of changes and planning for adults, it can be particularly challenging for kids. A…
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Say Farewell to Fruit Flies!
July 2023 It’s that wonderful time of year in Rochester when we get to indulge in the delicious locally grown produce that’s only available…
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Maximalism: The Décor Style That Celebrates Who You Are
June 2023, While you’ve certainly heard of minimalism as a design style, you may not be as familiar with maximalism. It takes a more-is-better…