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Before putting your house on the market, take a look at your hardwood floors too. Reseal and sand them first if they look dull or scratched. This could be a very labor-intensive endeavor but it could spell a big change to the appearance and atmosphere of the room. Rugs and carpets can also make your room exude warmth and coziness. There is a wide range of selection to choose from to fit your style, personality and budget from the perennial Persian-style rugs to the shag mats and sheepskin rugs as well as the rectangular, circular and abstract shaped rugs.



Living in an apartment can bring out the best and worst in neighbors. For one, you’re basically living in a shared space, sharing the same air, within hearing distance of one another. And yet, you expect a certain amount of privacy and freedom from all those interfering busybodies. There’s a fine line you’ll have to tread to make apartment living smooth and stress-free.

The first rule for apartment etiquette is also the Golden Rule: Do unto others what you will have them do unto you. If you expect good neighbors, then you should be one yourself. Follow the rules of your apartment building’s association. You knew when you moved-in that it’s strictly a pet-free environment, so what are you doing hiding your pet Chihuahua inside your flat? Following a few simple rules is not just good manners, it can also save you from an undesired eviction.