--- title: Hignell Rentals Blog | Apartment Living (8) description: Apartment Living | Hignell Rentals Blog (8) --- # 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 [![Tips On Furnishing Your Apartment-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/furnishing%20apartment%20ideas_1366172969.jpg?length=400&name=furnishing%20apartment%20ideas_1366172969.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tips-on-furnishing-your-apartment) 4 Min Read [ My First Apartment My First Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/my-first-apartment), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Decorating Decorating ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/decorating) ## [Tips On Furnishing Your ApartmentTips On Furnishing Your Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tips-on-furnishing-your-apartment) Furnishing your apartment can be a bit overwhelming, especially when it’s your first apartment! It can be easy to let... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tips-on-furnishing-your-apartment) [![Roommate Etiquette Now That You're Both Home All The Time-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/roommates_1101110819.jpg?length=400&name=roommates_1101110819.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/roommate-etiquette-now-that-youre-both-home-all-the-time) 2 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ COVID-19 COVID-19 ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/covid-19), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Roommate Etiquette Now That You're Both Home All The TimeRoommate Etiquette Now That You're Both Home All The Time ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/roommate-etiquette-now-that-youre-both-home-all-the-time) Living with good roommates can be tricky but living with bad roommates can cause all sorts of tension and take a toll.... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/roommate-etiquette-now-that-youre-both-home-all-the-time) [![Working From Home Effectively And Efficiently-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_1544535644.jpg?length=400&name=shutterstock_1544535644.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/working-from-home-effectively-and-efficiently) 2 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Working From Home Effectively And EfficientlyWorking From Home Effectively And Efficiently ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/working-from-home-effectively-and-efficiently) While we all hoped to be back in the office by this point in time, it doesn’t look like we're going to be anytime soon.... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/working-from-home-effectively-and-efficiently) [![What To Do If Your Roommate Gets COVID-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/roommate%20has%20covid_1767083759.jpg?length=400&name=roommate%20has%20covid_1767083759.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/what-to-do-if-your-roommate-gets-covid) 3 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Cleaning Cleaning ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/cleaning), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [What To Do If Your Roommate Gets COVIDWhat To Do If Your Roommate Gets COVID ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/what-to-do-if-your-roommate-gets-covid) You’re doing all you can to not get COVID. You keep your distance when you go out. You wear your mask every time you... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/what-to-do-if-your-roommate-gets-covid) [![1661 Forest Avenue Clubhouse Remodeled-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20200611_100043.jpeg?length=400&name=20200611_100043.jpeg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/1661-forest-avenue-clubhouse-remodeled) 1 Min Read [ Living in Chico Living in Chico ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/living-in-chico), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living) ## [1661 Forest Avenue Clubhouse Remodeled1661 Forest Avenue Clubhouse Remodeled ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/1661-forest-avenue-clubhouse-remodeled) While 2020 brought its challenges, it also presented us with new opportunities. It allowed us to invite our maintenance... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/1661-forest-avenue-clubhouse-remodeled) [![Can You Rent With Bad Credit?-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/bad%20credit_172690451.jpg?length=400&name=bad%20credit_172690451.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/can-you-rent-with-bad-credit) 3 Min Read [ My First Apartment My First Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/my-first-apartment), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Can You Rent With Bad Credit?Can You Rent With Bad Credit? ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/can-you-rent-with-bad-credit) We see this question a lot in our Contact Us forms, “Can I rent from you with bad credit?” Ideally, when you're on... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/can-you-rent-with-bad-credit) [![Best Indoor Workouts To Try In Your Rental-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/exercise%20at%20home_1686160240.jpg?length=400&name=exercise%20at%20home_1686160240.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/best-indoor-workouts-to-try-in-your-rental) 5 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Best Indoor Workouts To Try In Your RentalBest Indoor Workouts To Try In Your Rental ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/best-indoor-workouts-to-try-in-your-rental) With gyms still being closed or requiring you to wear a mask while working out, staying at home to exercise in your... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/best-indoor-workouts-to-try-in-your-rental) [![Staying Warm Inside Your Rental-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/warm%20inside%20your%20rental_1527211388.jpg?length=400&name=warm%20inside%20your%20rental_1527211388.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/staying-warm-inside-your-rental) 3 Min Read [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/safety), [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living) ## [Staying Warm Inside Your RentalStaying Warm Inside Your Rental ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/staying-warm-inside-your-rental) Winter is upon us in Northern California, which is usually the time that everyone turns up their thermostats and... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/staying-warm-inside-your-rental) [![Home Decor Trends for 2021-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Home%20decor%202021_1388506745.jpg?length=400&name=Home%20decor%202021_1388506745.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/home-decor-trends-for-2021) 3 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Decorating Decorating ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/decorating), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Home Decor Trends for 2021Home Decor Trends for 2021 ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/home-decor-trends-for-2021) After a year that led everyone to spending more time than ever inside their home, the new year allows for you to... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/home-decor-trends-for-2021) [![11 Fun Ways To Safely Ring In The New Year In Your Rental-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2021%20loading_1831823293.jpeg?length=400&name=2021%20loading_1831823293.jpeg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/11-fun-ways-to-safely-ring-in-the-new-year-in-your-rental) 3 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [11 Fun Ways To Safely Ring In The New Year In Your Rental11 Fun Ways To Safely Ring In The New Year In Your Rental ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/11-fun-ways-to-safely-ring-in-the-new-year-in-your-rental) All holidays and celebrations this year have required us to be creative and find the joy in the small everyday things... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/11-fun-ways-to-safely-ring-in-the-new-year-in-your-rental) [![COVID Safety In Your Apartment Complex-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/outside%20an%20apartment%20complex_693129844.jpg?length=400&name=outside%20an%20apartment%20complex_693129844.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/covid-safety-in-your-apartment-complex) 4 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Cleaning Cleaning ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/cleaning) ## [COVID Safety In Your Apartment ComplexCOVID Safety In Your Apartment Complex ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/covid-safety-in-your-apartment-complex) The CDC and State have given out all the guidelines and precautions when it comes to the prevention of COVID-19 for... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/covid-safety-in-your-apartment-complex) [![How to Clean Your Apartment if Someone Has COVID-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Cleaning%20door%20handles_1682027860.jpg?length=400&name=Cleaning%20door%20handles_1682027860.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-clean-your-apartment-if-someone-has-covid) 3 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Cleaning Cleaning ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/cleaning) ## [How to Clean Your Apartment if Someone Has COVIDHow to Clean Your Apartment if Someone Has COVID ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-clean-your-apartment-if-someone-has-covid) Staying home and minimizing your contact with the people outside your home is important to help slow and stop the... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-clean-your-apartment-if-someone-has-covid) [![Holiday Gifts for Small Spaces-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/holiday%20gifts_516683563.jpg?length=400&name=holiday%20gifts_516683563.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/holiday-gifts-for-small-spaces) 3 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Holiday Gifts for Small SpacesHoliday Gifts for Small Spaces ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/holiday-gifts-for-small-spaces) Procrastinating until the bitter end to finish your holiday shopping? You’re not the only one, so don’t feel alone. ... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/holiday-gifts-for-small-spaces) [![How To Have A Safe COVID-Friendly Holiday In Your Rental-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/celebrating%20holiday%20online_1840441297.jpg?length=400&name=celebrating%20holiday%20online_1840441297.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-have-a-safe-covid-friendly-holiday-in-your-rental) 4 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [How To Have A Safe COVID-Friendly Holiday In Your RentalHow To Have A Safe COVID-Friendly Holiday In Your Rental ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-have-a-safe-covid-friendly-holiday-in-your-rental) With restrictions being tightened around the country, but especially in California, the question floating around is,... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-have-a-safe-covid-friendly-holiday-in-your-rental) [![Best Holiday Bakes To Mail As Gifts-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/christmas%20cookies_1854045907.jpg?length=400&name=christmas%20cookies_1854045907.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/best-holiday-bakes-to-mail-as-gifts) 3 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [Best Holiday Bakes To Mail As GiftsBest Holiday Bakes To Mail As Gifts ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/best-holiday-bakes-to-mail-as-gifts) This holiday season will likely look different to you than previous ones, just like the rest of 2020. Not only will... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/best-holiday-bakes-to-mail-as-gifts) [![Simple Holiday Decor for Your Small Apartment-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/wreath%20decorating_1187004949.jpg?length=400&name=wreath%20decorating_1187004949.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/simple-holiday-decor-for-your-small-apartment) 2 Min Read [ My First Apartment My First Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/my-first-apartment), [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living) ## [Simple Holiday Decor for Your Small ApartmentSimple Holiday Decor for Your Small Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/simple-holiday-decor-for-your-small-apartment) Living in a small space during the holiday season can be a struggle, especially if there's not much room to move or... 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Whether it’s for family,... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/3-hignell-rentals-apartments-in-chico-california-we-are-thankful-for) [![10 Tips for Small Apartments in Northern California-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/small%20living%20room_394955161.jpg?length=400&name=small%20living%20room_394955161.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/10-tips-for-small-apartments-in-northern-california) 3 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Rental Search Rental Search ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-search) ## [10 Tips for Small Apartments in Northern California10 Tips for Small Apartments in Northern California ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/10-tips-for-small-apartments-in-northern-california) Living in a small apartment is a great financial choice, and sometimes the only choice especially in big cities. Yet,... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/10-tips-for-small-apartments-in-northern-california) [![How To Get Your Laminate Flooring Clean-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Person_with_gloves_sponge_and_spray_bottle_cleaning_floor.jpg?length=400&name=Person_with_gloves_sponge_and_spray_bottle_cleaning_floor.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-get-your-laminate-flooring-clean) 2 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Cleaning Cleaning ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/cleaning) ## [How To Get Your Laminate Flooring CleanHow To Get Your Laminate Flooring Clean ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-get-your-laminate-flooring-clean) Finding tips to keep your carpet clean and how to remove stains is simple, but what about the laminate flooring you... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-get-your-laminate-flooring-clean) [![Best Tips for Caring for Your Carpet in Apartments-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Women_cleaning_carpet_while_on_hands_and_knees.jpg?length=400&name=Women_cleaning_carpet_while_on_hands_and_knees.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/best-tips-for-caring-for-your-carpet-in-apartments) 4 Min Read [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [ Cleaning Cleaning ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/cleaning) ## [Best Tips for Caring for Your Carpet in ApartmentsBest Tips for Caring for Your Carpet in Apartments ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/best-tips-for-caring-for-your-carpet-in-apartments) When you move into your new apartment, the excitement of starting fresh can easily take over. The appliances are clean,... 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