[Property Highlight] Sheridan Square: New Take on Classic Comfort
May 23, 2023 / by Hignell Rentals Team
At Hignell Rentals, we pride ourselves on leading the pack when it comes to updating and modernizing our properties, ushering our residents into a new era of modern living. We’re dedicated to providing the latest in apartment amenities while still maintaining the at-home feel that we have been known for over the past 75 years. At the forefront of our modernization and updating efforts is one of our flagship properties, Sheridan Square in Chico.
Apartment living in Chico offers a wonderful atmosphere to build friendships that last a lifetime. However, in today’s world, meeting people who you can build community with is increasingly difficult. From our jobs to families to the busyness of life, it’s easy to want to come home at the end of the day and avoid social interactions altogether. But at Hignell Rentals, we’re firm believers that fun and friendships are an integral part of healthy communities.
An apartment complex is more than a building; it’s a vertical neighborhood. People take pride in their neighborhoods and communities here in Chico and apartment residents can offer their unique contributions to the communities within their building complex. But sometimes, you must be the one to take the first step. Read on to discover how you can get started building community in your Chico apartment complex.
Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Your Chico or Redding Apartment Community
April 21, 2023 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Earth Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023. There are big and small ways that you can make a difference, whether it’s getting involved and joining the movement, giving to the cause, or spreading the word. The key is to start and take action. Learn what you can do to make a difference in your apartment community.
Spring Cleaning Tips for Apartments in Chico California
April 5, 2023 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Now that it is spring, most apartment dwellers take this time to get their homes sparkly and clean. If you were consistent with normal, light cleaning on a twice a month basis then these tips shouldn’t be too daunting. But if you haven’t ever cleaned your apartment, then you might want to designate a full day to get your cleaning done. So put on some scrubby clothes, turn on some music and get ready to clean!
Maximizing Your Small Apartment Kitchen: Functional Countertop Appliances
March 21, 2023 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Tired of being forced to eat microwaveable meals due to a cramped kitchen in your apartment? Living in an apartment with limited kitchen space and range of appliances can be a challenge, especially if you love to cook and enjoy entertaining guests. Though you can increase the functionality of your kitchen by purchasing countertop appliances, dealing with a cluttered countertop is incredibly frustrating, making your kitchen feel cramped.
However, there are a variety of counter-top kitchen appliances that can help you save space without compromising on functionality. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the best counter-top appliances that are perfect for apartment living and include links to the products so you can get your apartment kitchen up to snuff as soon as possible!
Rental Living Tips: Call Maintenance Staff When You Need Them!
March 1, 2023 / by Hignell Rentals Team
One of the bonuses of rental living is the fact that you can call maintenance staff to take care of, well, maintenance. The only problem, though, is that many people consider themselves a "Do It Yourselfer" which means they are confident they can fix that pesky leak themselves. That being said, there are obviously situations in which such people find themselves where they are forced to swallow their pride and ask for help.
Discover Why Hignell Rentals is Your Apartment Searching Resource
February 24, 2023 / by Hignell Rentals Team
We've all been there before - going through the online ads to try to find the perfect apartment in Chico or Redding, and calling the different offices to schedule walk-thrus in your already-busy-life. Taking the time to go to the office to fill out an application is sometimes cumbersome. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get all of this and more from a website?
Apartment Living Tips: 13 Ideas For White Walls [Sans Paint]
February 21, 2023 / by Hignell Rentals Team
So you live in an apartment and you have white walls. You might be among the group of people who see having white walls as boring, especially if your apartment manager doesn’t condone painting the walls. It may seem as though you don’t have any options to add color to your home but that is far from the case. Here are 13 ideas for you to brighten up your Chico or Redding apartment.
Rental Living Tips: Understanding the Role of the Apartment Manager
February 17, 2023 / by Hignell Rentals Team
When it comes to rental living, the person you'll deal with the most is generally the complex's apartment manager. Understanding the apartment manager's role will help you have a much better rental living experience.
The manager is the resident's representative and is in charge of the day to day operations of the entire community.
5 Tips to Help Get Your Security Deposit Refund When Moving Into Apartments in Chico, CA
February 14, 2023 / by Hignell Rentals Team
If rental living is nothing new to you, then you know that sometimes it’s difficult to get some, if any of your security deposit back, and what you do get back seems unfair because you were a good, tidy resident.
If you’re just starting out by renting apartments in Chico, CA then hopefully the information below will be helpful. To ensure you get as much of your deposit back as possible we’re offering some tips of things you can do before moving in and when you decide to move out!