There are many neighborhoods throughout Seattle that are worth exploring, and you’ll probably want to stroll through some of the areas that surround the university district and the University of Washington when you choose to live at Muriel’s Landing. Some of the neighborhoods you might visit first as you start to explore Seattle include Wallingford, Green Lake, Phinney Ridge, and Fremont. Wallingford, Green Lake, and Phinney Ridge are all located directly to the west of the university district, and Fremont is just a little further away on the western side of Aurora Avenue. Entertainment Near M ..read more

One of the questions many apartment dwellers forget to ask their prospective landlords or management companies is whether the community’s units come with parking. It’s often assumed that an apartment might come with one or two parking spots, but that’s not always the case, and there are some details you might want to iron out before committing to a lease or choosing a new apartment. Consider the following when searching for your next North Seattle apartment. Extra Spots Might be Available Large apartment complexes routinely offer one parking spot for studio and one-bedroom apartments, and you ..read more

Moving can prove to be a monumental challenge if you’ve spent a few years in one place and have decided to relocate. It’s quite common and natural to fill a space with our possessions and accumulate stuff over time. You might not even realize how much stuff you’ve bought over the years until you start packing it away for your move. There are a few ways you can reduce the stress and chaos that often comes along with moving, even if you are only moving from a studio apartment into a one-bedroom home. Here are a few tasks you’ll want to put on your moving checklist before you move to your new Sea ..read more

Seattle is a metropolitan area where there’s always something fun to do, but it’s also a place that offers a wide array of holiday and limited-time events. The winter holiday is full of Christmas parties, wintertime activities, and special cold weather events like holiday-themed 5K runs, ugly sweater cruises, and New Year’s balls. Here are a few events and venues you might want to check out if you’ll be spending your winter holiday in Seattle or live in a Seattle apartment. Try a Winter Nature Walk The availability of outdoor activities in Seattle is a constant reminder of the amazing parks an ..read more

It’s not uncommon for couples to live together before they get married, but one of the decisions the couple might need to make after the nuptials is whether to live in an apartment or delve straight into buying a house. Here are some things to think about if you’re in the middle of making that choice. It’s Easy to Upgrade When You Add to the Family A growing family often means needing more room that is available in a starter apartment or a small home, and making the move from one apartment to another is incredibly easy compared to making a move from one house to another, particularly if the ho ..read more

Lighting in your Seattle apartment may prove challenging when you’re limited on the physical changes you can make to your home. However, there are many creative ways to light your apartment that don’t require that you drill any holes or make any unauthorized changes to your place. Here are a few ways to improve the lighting in a dim apartment, or to improve the lighting you already have in your home – whether it’s a beautiful Seattle apartment, or it’s a house you just purchased. Look Up and Get Creative for Your Seattle Apartment One of the most interesting ways to improve the lighting in any ..read more

Did you know your Seattle apartment can be a tool to getting fit? Finding time to exercise is hard enough when you’re involved in all of life’s regular pursuits like life, school, and relationships with family and friends, but it can seem doubly hard when the weather doesn’t cooperate, and you’re stuck inside your apartment. Fortunately, there are some really simple ways to get some exercise in at your apartment, even if you don’t have the ability to head out to the gym, or the weather outside is making exercise a bit difficult. Set Up a Home Gym in Your Seattle Apartment One of the easiest wa ..read more

Careful planning is absolutely required when you move to a new home or apartment in Seattle, and one of your essential tasks will be making sure the various facets of your move are conducted safely. Saving money and moving efficiently is important but remaining safe during your move is an important topic for discussion, too. Here are a few things to think about as you arrange all the important facets of your move. Plan Well to Stay Safe During Your Seattle Move Staying safe during your move means starting to plan your move as soon as you have a date for your relocation. Whether it’s three mont ..read more

Baby-proofing a home is a time-honored tradition for new parents, and the process is important whether you live in a house, apartment, condo, or townhome. You may need to baby-proof your existing home, or you might need to make some changes to your future Seattle apartment. Here are a few, simple tasks that you can consider in advance of the arrival of your newborn or before you move into your next home with your family. Make the Rounds First Without Purchasing Anything There are all sorts of items you can buy to increase the safety level of your home, but it’s a good idea to examine all the r ..read more

Location and price often take precedence during the apartment hunt, but the amenities offered at an apartment complex may have a significant impact on the overall cost of your residence, as well as your living experience. For example, having an on-site gym may allow you to eliminate your gym membership, which may save you anywhere from $30 to $100 a month, depending on the monthly cost of your gym. You may be able to make several trade-offs when it comes to amenities and the monthly costs you’ll need to cover. It might take a few extra minutes to compare the costs and benefits of various ameni ..read more