How to Decorate the Outside of Your Apartment This Holiday
December 15, 2020 / by Hignell Rentals Team
It's never too late to decorate the outside of your apartment and give it a little extra cheer this holiday season.
While living in an apartment during the holiday season can sometimes make it feel impossible to decorate because you don’t have a roof for lights or a lawn for ornamentals, there are other places outside your apartment that you can decorate!
Rental Living Tips for Arranging Furniture in Your Apartment
July 29, 2020 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Rental living is filled with open spaces just waiting for you to put your stamp on them. Maybe you are moving into your new apartment and need to figure out the best place for all your living room furniture. Maybe you’ve been in the same place for over a year and are in need of a change and want to move your bedroom furniture around and possibly add a new piece. Either way you have space to work with and all it takes is your imagination and the time to move furniture all over the place.
Create More Spaces in Small Places at Your Chico Apartment
June 18, 2020 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Space is something that everyone values, whether it’s personal space or square footage. The downside is that it comes at a cost (square footage that is), which makes each and every piece of extra space made within your apartment a little victory.
What better way to celebrate the little victories than by making more of them?
We have complied a list of ten different ways that you can create space within your Hignell Rentals apartment. Each one will help you gain back much needed space. All of them are fairly easy to DIY or buy.
Beach. Coconut. Lime. Apartment Living in Summertime!
June 11, 2020 / by Hignell Rentals Team
The Chico summer heat wave is upon us, scorching the grass yellow, blade by blade, and melting our thermostats one degree at a time.
People do desperate things to escape the summer blues. But let’s be honest, you don’t have to be that person sitting in a plastic kiddie pool sipping on a piña colada, to find your local paradise.
Tips to Get Chico Apartment Patios and Balconies Ready for Summer
June 3, 2020 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Now that summer is almost here, it’s time to make sure that your apartment patio or balcony is ready for anything. When cleaning, we typically focus so much of attention on the inside of our Chico apartments that we completely forget the hidden potential that our patios and balconies have. Once you washed off all nastiness that comes with rain, wind, and the shedding of spring, use these tips to get your balcony or patio ready for summer!
Best Indoor/Outdoor Plants to Pot for Your Chico Apartment
April 22, 2020 / by Hignell Rentals Team
The longer we have to shelter at home, the more we miss the privilege of going out to smell the roses or see beautiful plants growing in the spring weather. Since we are unsure how long our current situation will last, why not bring the plants to your Chico apartment?
Plants have always added that something extra to the space they reside in, whether it's with a splash of color or giving an added ambiance to the front porch. While you might have some basic idea of the type of plant you want for your apartment, shopping for it is a whole other deal.
New to Chico or Redding Rental Properties? Make It Feel Like Home
March 19, 2020 / by Hignell Rentals Team
When you move into your new Chico or Redding apartment, in all likelihood the walls will be painted white, the floors will be ivory and the carpeting will be off-white. All that muted color might be calming, but it also might give you a case of the blahs.
The Best Indoor Plants for Chico Apartments
March 17, 2020 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Plants can add another element to your home. They can be used as décor, help purify the air or just make your home feel more alive. But if you don’t have the space for a garden or an area that gets decent light, they can also be a commitment!
If you like the idea of having plants in your Chico apartment, but just don’t have the green thumb – or ideal space – to keep them aliving and thriving, then the list we found below will be ideal for plants to use in your apartment living space.
How To Decorate Chico Rental Properties Safely for Christmas
December 10, 2019 / by Hignell Rentals Team
We get it, the season is here and it's time to get into the Christmas spirit. You take out the boxes of Christmas decorations or you head to the store to get the latest in décor. First things first, let’s go over the safety basics for decorating Chico rental properties.
Pumpkin Carving Techniques So Easy It’s Scary [Infographic]
October 16, 2019 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Did you know that carving pumpkins originated in Ireland? Ancient Celtic cultures would actually carve turnips (pumpkins didn’t exist in Ireland) on All Hallow’s Eve and place an ember in them to ward off evil spirits. The Irish brought the tradition to America which has turned into a favorite October pastime for all ages and skills.