--- title: Hignell Rentals Blog | Hignell Rentals Team (6) description: Hignell Rentals Blog (6) --- # BLOG Search ** Category All Apartment Living Living in Chico Rental Living Tips Rental Living Rental Search Cleaning Decorating North State Living Moving Safety Chico Apartments Location My First Apartment Pets Living in Redding Property Highlight COVID-19 Delay of Rent Request News Uncategorized ## Posts by Hignell Rentals Team: [![Should You Hire Professionals to Move You Into Your Apartment?-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/professional%20movers%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-586046658.jpg?length=400&name=professional%20movers%20-%20ThinkstockPhotos-586046658.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/should-you-hire-professionals-to-move-you-into-your-apartment) 2 Min Read [ Moving Moving ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/moving) ## [Should You Hire Professionals to Move You Into Your Apartment?Should You Hire Professionals to Move You Into Your Apartment? ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/should-you-hire-professionals-to-move-you-into-your-apartment) Moving time: It's exciting and you look forward to your new Chico or Redding apartment. But when it comes to the actual... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/should-you-hire-professionals-to-move-you-into-your-apartment) [![How to Conserve Water While Living in Apartments in Chico California-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/running%20faucet_1592913139.jpg?length=400&name=running%20faucet_1592913139.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-conserve-water-while-living-in-apartments-in-chico-california) 1 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ North State Living North State Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/north-state-living) ## [How to Conserve Water While Living in Apartments in Chico CaliforniaHow to Conserve Water While Living in Apartments in Chico California ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-conserve-water-while-living-in-apartments-in-chico-california) We all know that California is in a drought. On the news we see pictures of our lakes that are way too low, we partake... 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In general, living sustainably means being conscious of the world around you... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/12-ways-to-practice-sustainable-living-in-your-chico-apartment) [![4 Things to Do Before the Back to School Busyness Starts-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/people%20eating%20ice%20cream_1014725218.jpg?length=400&name=people%20eating%20ice%20cream_1014725218.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/4-things-to-do-before-the-back-to-school-busyness-starts) 2 Min Read [ Living in Chico Living in Chico ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/living-in-chico), [ North State Living North State Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/north-state-living) ## [4 Things to Do Before the Back to School Busyness Starts4 Things to Do Before the Back to School Busyness Starts ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/4-things-to-do-before-the-back-to-school-busyness-starts) The back to school rush is upon us. Our little town of Chico is about to increase in population, making everything feel... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/4-things-to-do-before-the-back-to-school-busyness-starts) [![Chico Rental Properties: Activities to Keep You Busy in the Chico Heat-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Couple_laughing.jpg?length=400&name=Couple_laughing.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/chico-rental-properties-activities-to-keep-you-busy-in-the-chico-heat) 2 Min Read [ Living in Chico Living in Chico ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/living-in-chico) ## [Chico Rental Properties: Activities to Keep You Busy in the Chico HeatChico Rental Properties: Activities to Keep You Busy in the Chico Heat ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/chico-rental-properties-activities-to-keep-you-busy-in-the-chico-heat) The Chico heat can be sweltering and you need to figure out a few activities to help keep you occupied and as cool as... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/chico-rental-properties-activities-to-keep-you-busy-in-the-chico-heat) [![Have a Stale or Nasty Smell in Your Chico Rental Properties?-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/woman%20holding%20her%20nose_181278803.jpg?length=400&name=woman%20holding%20her%20nose_181278803.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/have-a-stale-or-nasty-smell-in-your-chico-rental-properties) 3 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Cleaning Cleaning ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/cleaning) ## [Have a Stale or Nasty Smell in Your Chico Rental Properties?Have a Stale or Nasty Smell in Your Chico Rental Properties? ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/have-a-stale-or-nasty-smell-in-your-chico-rental-properties) It's common for us to become “nose-blind” to the smells in our own home. Chico rental properties are no exception. With... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/have-a-stale-or-nasty-smell-in-your-chico-rental-properties) [![Where to Kayak Near Chico-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-531480244.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-531480244.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/where-to-kayak-near-chico) 3 Min Read [ Living in Chico Living in Chico ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/living-in-chico), [ North State Living North State Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/north-state-living) ## [Where to Kayak Near ChicoWhere to Kayak Near Chico ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/where-to-kayak-near-chico) Looking for places to kayak near Chico? We have a short list of the best spots to check out. Whether you are a seasoned... 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[ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/electric-burner-cleaning-tips-for-apartments-in-chico-california) [![20 Things To Do This Summer in Chico California-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Family_Hiking.jpg?length=400&name=Family_Hiking.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/20-things-to-do-this-summer-in-chico-california) 3 Min Read [ Living in Chico Living in Chico ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/living-in-chico) ## [20 Things To Do This Summer in Chico California20 Things To Do This Summer in Chico California ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/20-things-to-do-this-summer-in-chico-california) Chico, California is a wonderful place to be, especially during the summer. Many think of Chico as a small town with... 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[ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/learn-how-to-clean-your-air-vents-in-your-rental) [![8 Reasons Why You Should Be Living in Chico Rentals-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/arrows_pointing_in_different_directions.jpg?length=400&name=arrows_pointing_in_different_directions.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/8-reasons-why-you-should-be-living-in-chico-rentals) 2 Min Read [ Living in Chico Living in Chico ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/living-in-chico) ## [8 Reasons Why You Should Be Living in Chico Rentals8 Reasons Why You Should Be Living in Chico Rentals ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/8-reasons-why-you-should-be-living-in-chico-rentals) There are so many reasons why you should move into a Chico Rental. There are many things to do, places to see and... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/8-reasons-why-you-should-be-living-in-chico-rentals) [![Turn Chico Rental Properties Into Chic Sanctuaries-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/couch_with_end_table_and_decor.jpg?length=400&name=couch_with_end_table_and_decor.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/turn-chico-rental-properties-into-chic-sanctuaries) 1 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Decorating Decorating ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/decorating) ## [Turn Chico Rental Properties Into Chic SanctuariesTurn Chico Rental Properties Into Chic Sanctuaries ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/turn-chico-rental-properties-into-chic-sanctuaries) It's easy to see how living in an apartment can feel drab. It's common for renters to have restrictions on painting... 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