How to Host Thanksgiving at Apartments in Northern California
November 9, 2022 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Gobble gobble! Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means it's time to break out your holiday apron, dust off the old cookbook and gear up to be a memorable hostess or host this year. Serve your guests in splendor at apartments in Chico or Redding California!
If you agree that the perfect amount of butter is when it starts to pool underneath your dinner roll, then we are on the same page and you'll love this post.
Let this blog serve as your official guide to hosting an epic Thanksgiving!
Master the Art of Garage Sailing to Furnish Your Apartment
October 14, 2022 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Garage Sailing (attending garage sales) is an art. Just like sailing a ship, you have to have a plan, set your course, and have a keen eye to arrive home with a catch you can be proud of. Garage Sailing is not without its perils. The suburban seas can be treacherous. Learn how to navigate the dangers of these waters to furnish your apartment on a budget.
11 Small Ways to Save Big if Your Rent Increases
October 4, 2022 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Living in an apartment, even apartments in Chico California, means that inevitably you’re going to get that letter from management saying your rent is increasing. This often happens around the start of a new year, but can happen any time as new laws go into place or the cost of living is just getting higher. Adding to the frustration is the current inflationary environment, which raises costs for everyone. You start to realize your budget isn't looking so good with all of the increases. If you find yourself in this kind of situation there are small ways that you can save big.
Pumpkin Spice Splendor: 9 Fall Recipes for Your Chico Apartment
September 16, 2022 / by Hignell Rentals Team
We find ourselves smack dab in the middle of the Pumpkin Spice season.
While we may be in the middle of the PSL season, true holiday baking has yet to really hit. With Halloween right around the corner and Thanksgiving on its coat tails it's time to brace yourself for pumpkins galore and a sugary round of holiday baking.
To make sure you continue to celebrate the season right, we have found 9 pumpkin recipes for your Chico apartment that will make you wish it was fall, all year long!
13 Rental Living Tips To Take Your Outdoor Entertainment Up A Notch
August 26, 2022 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Although the typical summer months are over, outdoor activities and entertainment are still thriving. Yet all the outdoor entertainments have been done already so what's a few ways to switch it up from other parties?
How do you make it so that your guests are surprised when they visit because it’s different than what they usually see? Don’t worry, we went on a search of how to spice up your outdoor entertaining!
Have a Stale or Nasty Smell in Your Chico Rental Properties?
July 26, 2022 / by Hignell Rentals Team
It's common for us to become “nose-blind” to the smells in our own home. Chico rental properties are no exception. With hot summer weather (or for that matter even in the cold months), we are less inclined to open up our windows to let fresh air in. So what is a renter to do?
You first need to figure out what is stinking up the place. Odors can come from your carpet, sofa, washer, toilet, sink, and so much more! It's hard to know how to clean different items in your apartment and how frequently you should clean them. Here are a few general tips to get you on the right track.
Rental Living Tips for Saving Energy
July 19, 2022 / by Hignell Rentals Team
The warm weather is here and you may be wondering how to save on your energy bill. Instead of turning on your air conditioner to the coolest setting, constantly leaving fans on for circulation and other costly actions that will leave your wallet hurting, try these rental living tips to help keep as many pennies in your possession as possible during the hot months.
Browsing Chico Rental Properties? Look No Further than Hignell Rentals!
May 10, 2022 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Searching for an apartment complex to call your new home? Looking at dozens of Chico rental properties can be tiring and can feel as though you're searching in circles. What if you didn’t have to search through dozens of different websites to find your new home and you could be successful by looking at just one website? You've arrived at that site!
4 Signs an Online Apartment Posting is a Scam
April 26, 2022 / by Hignell Rentals Team
You're surfing the rental listings on Craigslist and you see the perfect place for you, but the price seems too good to be true - which means it probably is.
Keep yourself from getting swindled and protect yourself from replying to a fraudulent posting by reading a few tips to keep you safe while searching for an apartment in Chico or Redding.
Apartment Living Timeline for Moving Out: Things You Can Do Now
April 20, 2022 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Whether you have just started looking for a new apartment or have found a place and are preparing to move out, there is an endless list of things to do. One of the tasks that seems most daunting is packing everything up. Of course, you can’t really pack up your life until your new place is ready to move in, right? I mean, you need all this stuff on a daily basis, right? In reality, you can start packing over a month in advance.