How to Give Your Apartment a New Year’s Makeover

Photo Credit With the first week of 2011 behind us, the thought of settling back into a regular routine might be overwhelming. Traveling, keeping New Year’s resolutions, and a fast-approaching Spring semester can make any college girl feel stressed even before returning to campus! But you can do something to reduce the stress: A clean, [...]

Laundry – how do I know how much laundry is one load?

Is there a more dorky definition of "load"? Small load, large load, extra large load… This not only impact the amount of detergen to use (which line to fill to) but also what setting to use on the washer. I could use how much the laundry fill up the washeras a guide but my parents [...]

Should I tip the carpet cleaning service?

atljogger asked: I have hired a local carpet cleaning service to come clean my apartment and I was wondering whether I am supposed to tip them on top of paying the normal service rate.

What is it customary to tip for cleaning services to your home?

Fly girl asked: I’ve hired a cleaning company to clean my entire apartment today. They will be here for about 5 hours. Do I leave a tip and how much is typical for these services? Well, I never have this done. This is a one time thing is why I ask?