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A new year means new resolutions. Your personal resolutions probably include getting in shape or losing weight, but if you’re an apartment renter, you might want to consider making these resolutions to make your life at home easier. We talked to property managers and included a few of our own tips that you can use […]

You probably love your pets dearly. But if you own dogs or cats, you know that they can generate more work when it comes to cleaning. But not to worry. These cleaning tips for pet owners can help you easily keep your apartment neat and tidy for you and your pet. Cover the Furniture This […]

MJF apartment living can come with a lot of perks: Valparaiso has a great local community to interact with, paid amenities, and free maintenance. But when looking at apartments, closet space can often leave something to be desired. Here are the top 5 easy tips for making the most out of a smaller closet. 1. […]

Doing the dishes, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, a lot of hard work goes into maintaining apartments and keeping your MJF apartment clean. But one simple task that’s easily overlooked is changing your apartment’s air filter, which is something that needs to be done every 1 to 3 months depending on the type of filter you have. […]

Valparaiso is a quiet and safe community, but a little precaution never hurt anyone. If a burglar thinks your apartment is “easy pickings,” it could become a target…even if the fanciest thing you own is a VCR with a copy of Dirty Dancing stuck in it. Why not make things difficult for that burglar? In this […]

It’s back to school at Valparaiso University, and while not everything in life needs to have a strategy or a systematic process, some things can become more comfortable with a well-developed plan. This is especially true for new roommates with opposite living styles cohabitating in a new apartment. From taking the time out to find […]

When you’re moving out of your MJF apartment, it is essential to know what constitutes “normal wear and tear” to ensure receiving your security deposit. If you want to get your security deposit back, you’ll need to make sure your apartment is as close to as it used to be as you can possibly manage. […]

Summer’s now here, and everything is heating up around Valparaiso and at MJF Rentals! From the sidewalks to the pool (to the stress of moving) it can be tough to keep your cool. Summertime means that moving season is in full-swing. Before you set yourself up to suffer through the heat, ease the burden of […]