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Moving into your first apartment is a big step. Many people find the experience a little scary. It can also be an exciting time. If you are just starting out to look for your first apartment or you think you may have done it wrong the first time and are ready for a change, then here is some helpful advice. Start in Advance Starting your search as far in advance of when you need to move is a great plan. It gives you plenty of time to research different areas of Gainesvill...

Five Tips for Entertaining in an Apartment Kitchen

Apartments are typically smaller spaces than single-family homes, which can make the holidays a trickier time of year.  When it comes to sitting around the Thanksgiving dinner table with the whole family, you may become stressed out about how to make this work.  Our apartments in Gainesville, FL boast large and spacious kitchens that can alleviate the stress of hosting in an apartment kitchen.  However, it is possible to host your family and friends in any space with the right ...

Four Ways to Manage Your Time as a Busy Young Professional

Working full time as a nurse or resident in the local hospital can be taxing, especially during a worldwide pandemic.  Being a recent graduate and scoring your first job also comes with challenges as well.  When you are living in our apartments in Gainesville, FL, you may not have to worry about too much maintenance of the property and home, but you are still busy with many other things.  These are a few ways that you can manage your time when you are busy young professional....

Five Healthy Habits to Adopt When You Live a Busy Lifestyle

Are you constantly on-the-go?  Do you struggle to balance all of your responsibilities while also taking care of your mental health?  It is not uncommon for many young professionals, hardworking students, and medical professionals to become overwhelmed with all their obligations at life.  At our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, we have many of these individuals living in our community.  To take better care of yourself, it is important to adopt the right habits into ...

Five Tips to Decompress after a Stressful Workday

Do you work a stressful job at SHANDS?  Are you a busy student enrolled at the University of Florida?  Whether you are a busy professional or an ambitious student, you may struggle to destress or decompress after a long day at school or work.  These are a few tips to unwind after you get home from a stressful day. Take a Walk Being in the office or at school may start to feel stressful, especially if you have not had any fresh air during the day.  Whe...

Six Measurements to Take Before You Buy Apartment Furniture

It is tempting to go buy furniture and decorations as soon as you sign your lease for you new apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL. However, when you buy large items before you take measurements of your space, you could be making a grave mistake. These are some of the measurements that you should take before you move into your new apartment. Door Frame One of the biggest mistakes that new renters make is failing to measure the doorway before they move in bulky furnitur...

Six Food Storage Hacks for Your Apartment Kitchen

Do you often find yourself piling the food sky high in your small apartment pantry? Are you looking for ways to make cooking a more effective and streamlined responsibility? When you are living in apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, you will likely want to take in all the storage hacks that you can find. Smart apartment residents are always looking for ways to maximize the space in their home to make it more livable and more efficient in everyday life. There are a few food storage hacks t...

How You Can Prioritize Your Own Self-Care When You Live a Busy Lifestyle

Are you always busy running around, cleaning your apartment, working on career advancement opportunities, or just taking care of others? When you live a busy lifestyle and are always taking care of your responsibilities, you may lose sight of your own self-care. At our apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL, we offer a sprawling community that will make it easy to reconnect with your own needs without having to spend time going far. From a fitness center for exercise to a pool for relaxation,...

How to Reduce Your Use of Chemicals when Cleaning Your Apartment

Cleaning practices are more important now more than ever before. With the constant threat of germs and illness all around us, people have been increasing their cleaning practices, filling their homes with many sanitizers and disinfectants, and constantly wiping down surfaces in their apartments in Gainesville, FL. However, many of us may be using chemicals that are full of toxic chemicals. To avoid exposing yourself to the chemicals in many cleaning solutions and household products, follow th...

Renting vs. Buying: The Benefits of Renting an Apartment

Are you debating whether you should buy a new home or rent an apartment? There are pros and cons to each, but there are many benefits to renting an apartment. Renting an apartment is a great option for those who are looking to gain independence but still want to have access to resources, community, and also keep their free time. At many apartments in Gainesville, FL, you'll have access to great amenities, floor plans, and apartment features that make them the perfect home to start a life ...