Should You Rent An Apartment Without Seeing It?
May 22, 2021 / by Hignell Rentals Team
This question can be answered in many ways, but the realistic answer is "it depends".
In short, it’s never a good idea to rent an apartment you haven’t seen but sometimes your circumstances don’t allow for anything else.
If you can physically visit the apartment complex to see the vacant apartment before renting, we highly recommend it. It will give you peace of mind to know that you are choosing the right space or make you change your mind quickly!
Why Is My Apartment So Humid?
May 20, 2021 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Living in Chico, California we already know that summers are hot, but luckily we don’t have to deal with humidity. It’s because of this fact that walking into your apartment to find it humid is a big no-no.
What’s That Smell? How Do I Get Rid of It?
May 19, 2021 / by Hignell Rentals Team
There is nothing worse than coming into your home and smelling something that shouldn't be there. It makes your nose scrunch up and sends you on the hunt to identify the smell so you can do something about it.
Your first checks should always be your garbage can, dirty laundry, and your garbage disposal. It can be as simple as you didn’t take the trash out and that left over tuna smell is deadly. There could be towels and clothes that need to be washed ASAP. Or you didn’t run your garbage disposal and the food has just been sitting on top of it.
All of those are simple and quick fixes, but what about when you’ve checked all those places and none of them are the culprit of that nose scrunching smell? First things first, determine the type of smell you’re smelling - then you can take the necessary steps to get rid of it.
Can Renting an Apartment Help, Build, or Hurt My Credit?
May 14, 2021 / by Hignell Rentals Team
You’re starting to look for apartments and the applications mention having to do a credit check on you. You find yourself wondering what will happen, if anything, to your credit score when they do.
What if you have no credit history? Does a credit check even do anything? Once you start renting, what does completing payments do to your credit? What happens if you miss a payment and what does that do to your credit?
Lots of questions happen when it comes to renting an apartment and whether or not it will help your credit, build your credit, or hurt your credit. We found this article by The Balance that covers all of the questions above and more!
But first, why do property managers pull your credit score in the first place?
Moisture Build Up: How to Clean & Get Rid Of It
March 31, 2021 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Just imagine. You're in the middle of a shower and when you look down to grab the soap you see it. The black or green dots that aren't supposed to be there. You immediately run water over the mold and try to scrap it off, but will this remove it for good?
What about when you find it on something that isn't easily scrubbed off? It's one thing to clean mold up, but how do you get rid of it so that it doesn't pop back up?
We found a great article that goes through how to get rid of it anywhere that it shows up within your home and the products that will kill it.
Renter's Insurance & What To Place In Your Fireproof Box
March 24, 2021 / by Hignell Rentals Team
There are so many things you need when it comes to renting your apartment or home, but one of the most important things is making sure you have renter's insurance! It’s a non-negotiable, especially with how cheap it is. It’s the type of insurance you purchase with the hope of never needing it. On the off chance you end up needing it, it's is a huge relief knowing you thought ahead!
Along with renter's insurance, it’s important to also think ahead to what needs to go into your fireproof box, especially in California. Wildfires have been so prevalent in our state that making sure your important documents are safe is a no-brainer.
Let’s talk renter's insurance first, then we’ll cover where to purchase a fireproof box and what you should place inside it!
Have a Small Closet? Here's How to Declutter and Organize
March 16, 2021 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Having a small closet but a love for clothes and shoes is hard relationship. Which is why it’s important that you evaluate what you currently have when you bring new purchases into your small closet. Should it stay or should it go?
Another sign that’s it time to declutter your closet is when it’s so overflowing that it’s hard to find what you’re looking for.
Yet, even if you don’t always wear your clothes it can be tough getting rid of them. That’s why we found the best tips to help you decide which ones get to stay and which ones to give away!
How to Keep Your Rental Clean During the Rainy Season
March 10, 2021 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Easiest way to keep your rental clean during the rainy days? Don’t leave it! Yet that’s unrealistic advice especially if you work in an office or you're low on groceries.
Therefore, when you decide to venture outside your rental on a rainy day how can you keep it clean upon your return when you aren’t clean? Here are six simple ways you can keep all the dirt and extra water outside, where they belong!
Change of Address Checklist
March 8, 2021 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Moving to a new address can be so exciting yet exhausting at the same time. There are so many different things you have to remember in addition to just packing up your old place and physically moving it to your new place.
We want to help you make sure you don’t miss any details in the midst of your move! Part of those details is making sure you've notified everyone who needs to be notified of your change in address. With everything else you have to accomplish within your move, it's one that can easily slip through the cracks.
That’s why we found the best article that lists out all the places you need to notify when you have a change of address! We also created a handy printable checklist for you.
11 Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating
March 4, 2021 / by Hignell Rentals Team
Decorating your home should be fun! You're getting to pick out pieces that represent you as a person.
However, when decorating there are a few things you should avoid altogether in order to help your space look the best that it can be. Here are some the biggest decorating mistakes.