How To Survive The Heatwaves In Your Union City Apartment

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The summer months are well underway and have brought with them a heatwave! It can be challenging to deal with the summer heat, but when living at The Union Flats, there are plenty of options available.

Enjoy Our Outdoor Amenities
Getting outside is a wonderful way to feel refreshed during a heatwave. There is no shortage of choices at The Union Flats. You could dive into the sparkling pool to cool down from the summer heat. Alternatively, you could spend time at the indoor/outdoor club lounge, dipping between cool air conditioning and the fresh air. As the sun sets and the temperature falls, you may wish to get to know the neighbors at the outdoor fireside lounge.

Rental-Friendly Ways to Cool Down Your Home
Setting up the home for the summer months is really Apartment 101! You could install blackout curtains to keep the stream of sunlight out of your home, preventing the space from overheating. Alternatively, you could turn to the plethora of high-tech options that are available. For example, you could purchase a flex power fan that will blow cool air into the room. These utilities make apartment living in the hot weather into the peaceful experience that you deserve!

Local Attractions That Will Help You Keep Cool
The Union Flats are in an excellent location, which is particularly important when combating the heatwave. Take the 11-minute drive to the Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area to swim in the glistening lake, catch the breeze by going out on a boat, or simply explore the wildlife and natural world. If you prefer the indoors, drive for 9 minutes to visit the Union Landing Shopping Center. Escape the summer heat, and spend the day shopping under the cool shelter of the mall.

Although the summer heat is difficult to manage, living at The Union Flats gives you many options to keep cool. The tips in this blog will help you to take steps towards feeling comfortable and refreshed during the summer heatwave!

Save More Money with This New Year’s Resolution

resolutionIf saving more money is your New Year’s resolution, you can reach your goals with a simple solution: a monthly budget. Creating a monthly budget that you can stick with has proven to be one of the most effective ways to not only save money but get your finances in order. Making a monthly budget doesn’t have to be difficult either. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you create one.

 

Figure out Your Budget Formula

The first step to creating a monthly budget is to figure out where all of your money is going and start from there. Once you’ve got that done, start determining how much percentage of your money you need to adjust. According to CNN Money, here are the reasonable percentage amounts for your monthly household income:

  • 30 Percent: Housing and Debt
  • 26 Percent: Living Expenses
  • 25 Percent: Taxes
  • 15 Percent: Savings and Retirement
  • 4 Percent: Insurance

 

Keep Budget Reminders

Like any new lifestyle habit, it’s easy to get off track. If you want to stick to a monthly budget, using reminders can be a great way to do just that. Put your monthly budget in a place where you can see it on a daily basis. Tape it to the fridge or a kitchen cabinet. You can even set up reminders on your phone.