Now that January is coming to a close, it's a great time to start thinking about getting a head start on spring cleaning. Instead of heading to the store and buying armloads of expensive (and sometimes harmful) cleaning agents, why not use this safe, non-toxic product that you probably already have in your cabinet? That's right, baking soda is truly the miracle... [Read more...]

With our numerous appealing apartment features and convenient community amenities, you'll love calling Church Lake home. Not only does each of our spacious floor plans come with a washer and dryer so that you can conveniently do laundry on your own time and in the privacy of your own apartment, but each of our homes also has a private patio or balcony... [Read more...]

In the current "green awareness" climate it's important to remember that there are easy things you can do every day to help reduce your carbon footprint. If you want to do your part, but aren't quite sure how, Fogelman Management Group has put together a Green campaign called "FMGreen" to promote environmental awareness in each of its communities, including... [Read more...]

Making the transition over to green living can seem like a lofty goal, but it doesn’t have to be.  Just like when you’re trying to tackle any project, it’s best to break it down into smaller pieces.  In this case, it means you will focus on one room in your apartment at a time.  Things are more manageable (and cost effective) that way, and completing... [Read more...]

It’s official, home grown food just taste better. If you have a green thumb, then I suggest growing your own vegetables if you have the means. If not, (which most of you do not if you live in an apartment, unless you grow potted veggies), buy from your local farmers. Whenever I go to a farmer’s market, I feel like a kid in a candy store; there’s so much... [Read more...]

There are BYOB incentives at retail store chains that are 'going green'. Whole Foods, Kroger, Trader Joes, Albertson's and Safeway are now encouraging customers to 'bring their own bags' with cash incentives in mind for their customers who do. CVS Pharmacy customers will receive a $1 rebate every fourth time they use a non-disposable bag. Another... [Read more...]

There are so many little known uses for household items! Instead of spending so much money here and there on household cleaners, why not use things lying around the house, like lemons for example? (Just make sure that you don't have any cuts on your hands while doing so! Ouch!) One thing that I learned recently is that if you get car oil or grease on your hands... [Read more...]

Most apartment communities have trash compactors and or dumpsters throughout the community.  When you move-in or decide that it is time for a new mattress, you tend to take that mattress to one of those two places.  However, this is not good for the environment. If you leave your mattress by the dumpster, not only is it unsightly but it is not good for the... [Read more...]