There's not a single person I know who would want to endure the pain and fright that comes with an apartment fire. However, there are some things we can do while to prevent fires as we dwell in our apartments.  Just practice doing the following things regularly: Perform a routine inspection on fire detectors. Be careful with smoking and never smoke... [Read more...]

Whether you're moving in to a one, two or three- bedroom apartment, finding the right furniture to fit the space is a MUST! If you have a small space, you don't want to buy anything too big and bulky; and if the space is large, you'll want to get something to fill in the empty holes. And what about a budget? If you're moving into an apartment for the first... [Read more...]

There's only one word to describe my linen closet: wacky.  Well, "tacky" might be a better choice.  And it doesn't matter whether the sheets and towels are folded; it never looks neat and organized. So then I started thinking of ways I could make it look better.  Three things I've done to improve the look in my linen closet are: I added LED tap... [Read more...]

Webster is a small city in Texas that's surrounded by other small and larger cities.  The beauty of this is that you can travel to multiple cities in a day, especially when it comes to shopping! And if you plan on moving to the area anytime soon, you'll want to know where these specialty shops are. With that said, here is a list of shopping malls/centers... [Read more...]

If you're moving to Webster, Texas, you'll want to know where the best places are to get your grub on! Luckily there's ten really good ones that made the list, so you'll have lots of places to visit and sample: Lupe Tortillas Mexican Restaurant (891 W Bay Area Blvd) Samurai Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi (133 W Bay Area Blvd) Cuisine of India (803... [Read more...]

Choosing an accent color wall can be fun and difficult at the same time.  While you want to make sure you stick to a neutral color, you still want to add some flavor to the space to give it a personality.  The best thing you can do when choosing from the selection that the apartment offers is to think practical. When choosing the right color for an accent... [Read more...]

Having a fireplace as a feature in your apartment can be one of the best things.  During the hotter months, it's a simple addition to the decor; in the winter, it's a great asset that will add to the the warmth in your place.  Who wouldn't enjoy being curled up in front of a nice fire during a cold winter night?  But you have to know how to make the proper... [Read more...]

The best part about DIY projects is that it allows you to get creative when it's time to decorate your apartment! Here are two DIY decorating ideas I found on Real Simple that you can use when in comes to jazzing up your place at The Lodge on El Dorado: Use neat pieces of fabric to make creative-looking photo frames. Get the children involved.  Create... [Read more...]

Your apartment needs a little freshening up for the new year. Which room do you start with first? The living room would be a good place. Five things you can do to  decorate your apartment at The Lodge on El Dorado would be to: Decorate the wall above your couch with light-weight two-dimensional tiles. Choose a unique lamp that can look cool whether... [Read more...]