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Recent advances in technology have opened the doors for everyone to live in a futuristic space. All it takes is just a few smart gadgets and your Northridge apartments will be transformed. And although it seems frivolous from here, once you have everything set up, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. So, take a look at these three high-tech systems and start dreaming about upgrading your living space.
Digital Personal Assistant
Digital personal assistants are all the rage and for good reason. They provide you with endless support and entertainment, no matter where you go in your home. You can simply call out a question or command and receive a prompt response in return. This device allows you to do everything from playing your favorite podcasts to looking up recipes using voice commands.
Automatic Lighting System
If you would like to change the ambiance in your apartments in an instant, you can do so with an automatic lighting system. This innovative system hooks up to your phone to allow you to control the lights with the tap of a button. With the right bulbs, you can change the color of the lighting in the room, adjust the brightness, and much more. You can even take control while you are away from home, helping keep things secure while you are out.
Robotic Cleaning Team
Robots are taking over but in a good way. They are taking on cleaning tasks we would rather not do, leaving more time for fun. You can bring in your own robotic cleaning team to handle the upkeep of all your floors. Modern devices can vacuum up the dirt and even mop wood, laminate, and vinyl floors without assistance. So, treat yourself to these devices and never wash another floor again.
With your apartment all jazzed up with high-tech gear, you can live in the futuristic wonderland of your dreams. You can also accomplish the goal of improving your living space by upgrading to one of our incredible apartments in Northridge, California. Give us a call at 866-796-2183 to learn more about our available apartment homes.
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A clogged drain in the shower is a common concern that may arise for residents of Northridge apartments. The clog forms from soap residue and hair that gets stuck in the drain and builds up over time. By taking measures to remove the clog with environmentally friendly options, you will be able to clear out the pipes and prevent future clogs.
Baking Soda and Vinegar
An environmentally friendly option to clear a clog in your shower is through baking soda and vinegar. Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda into the drain of your shower. Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the drain and then cover the drain. Make sure the entire drain is covered up.
The reaction between baking soda and vinegar will break down the soap residue and the hair that causes the clog. Allow the mixture to sit for ten minutes, and then pour boiling water into your shower. The boiling water stops the reaction and helps get everything moving down the drain.
Baking Soda and Salt
If you are uncomfortable with the idea of using baking soda and vinegar in your shower, then you can opt for an alternative using baking soda and salt. Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with 1/2 cup of salt. Pour the entire mixture down the drain.
Allow the salt and baking soda mixture to sit for a half hour or as long as you prefer. Keep in mind that you want to let it sit for longer when you have a stubborn or severe clog in your shower. Pour boiling water into your drain. The boiling water stops any interactions with materials in the clog and pushes everything down the drain. You can keep this mixture in your drain overnight without worrying about damage to your pipes. It is safe and environmentally friendly.
Traditional Plunger
A plunger is a traditional method of removing a minor clog from your pipes. If your shower is draining slower than usual, then get a plunger, add some water to your shower, and place the plunger firmly over your drain. Make sure it seals properly and covers the entire drain. Push down firmly and repeat the process. The pressure from the plunger forces the warm water in your shower down into the drain at a fast pace. That forces the clog to move down the drain and knocks it loose from the pipes.
Removing clogs from your shower does not mean you must use harmful chemicals. You can opt for environmentally friendly alternatives that clear your shower's pipes without the risks. To learn more about clearing pipes in apartments in Northridge, CA or to see available rentals, contact us today.
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Getting the most out of closet spaces in Northridge apartments is easier than you might think. With just a few small changes, your closets can feel like walk-ins even if they aren’t. Here are some tips to maximize these spaces.
Get Rid of Clothes You Don’t Want or Need
Why cramp closet space with clothes that are outdated or those that don’t fit properly, just hoping they come back in style or your body changes so you can wear them again. Getting rid of this clutter is as easy as making a donation or using a local free-cycle service you find online.
Take Advantage of Floor Space
It’s simple to invest in some rolling drawers that will situate nicely beneath your hanging clothes in the closet, and you can also use floor space to stack shoe boxes that keep your goodies organized. Corners are excellent spots to include such drawers or non-built in shelves that you can take with you when you move.
Use Upper Closet Shelves
The upper shelf in a closet creates a host of storage opportunities, but these must be taken advantage of wisely. Avoid using these spaces for blankets and sheets, and instead, consider organizers or boxes that allow you to store items you don’t use very often or only utilize for seasonal needs.
Utilize Hooks or Multiple Hanger Designs
Most closets can hold hangers and hooks that allow residents to hang multiple items in one place to conserve space. Some will flip down that are ideal for pants, ties and jeans, while hooks make great places to store jackets, hoodies and other hangable items you want to keep handy. These easily reduce space taken up by multiple hangers.
Add Lighting or Mirrors
Adding one or two touch lights that require no wiring or permanent placement in the closet can be very useful. Simply touch and light up the space, which can easily help you get more organized quickly. Furthermore, adding a hanging mirror that anchors atop your closet door can give you a full view of yourself as you dress and also create the illusion of having a larger space.
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It’s natural that you’d want to keep the kitchen in your Northridge apartments sparkling clean. You probably take special care to clean the countertops, the refrigerator, oven and range. But did you know that your automatic dishwasher also needs to be cleaned? Yes, even though the dishwasher is always cleaning your dishes, it too needs to be sterilized and cleaned every now and then. So now that spring cleaning fever has struck, here’s how to deep clean your automatic dishwasher.
Run a Cycle
If you have dirty dishes in the dishwasher, go ahead and run that cycle. This will ensure that you’re starting with as clean a dishwasher as possible.
Remove Everything
Next, take all the racks out of the dishwasher, including the silverware rack. If you aren’t sure how to remove a rack, refer to the owner’s manual.
Examine the Drain
Wearing kitchen gloves, examine the drain area. Remove any food debris that may have become lodged there. Chunks of food debris can clog the drain. Be careful, because there could also be small bits of broken glass, pieces of gravel or shards from bones or shells.
Wipe Down the Sides
Next, use a clean kitchen sponge or cloth to wipe down the sides, top and bottom of the inside of the dishwasher. You can do this with just warm water. Again, this is to remove any small pieces of dried food debris that may be clinging to the walls of the automatic dishwasher.
Run a Cycle With Vinegar
Put the top rack back in. Fill a small bowl with ordinary white household vinegar. Place the bowl in the top rack and run a cycle. The vinegar will sanitize the dishwasher.
Run a Cycle With Baking Soda
Finally, when the vinegar cycle is done, you’ll want to run a cycle with baking soda. Just fill the soap dispenser with baking soda and run the machine. The baking soda will deodorize the dishwasher, getting rid of any residual vinegar odor. You can now replace all the racks in the dishwasher.
That’s it! Now your automatic dishwasher is spic and span and ready to be used over and over again! For more information about available apartments in Northridge, please contact us today!
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The residents of our Northridge, CA apartments often have visitors. As anyone who's ever traveled knows, it's easy to forget everyday essentials, but hosts don't always know what kind of things their guests will need to feel comfortable. With this mind, we've come up with a few elements that should be included in everyone's overnight welcome basket.
Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
Nobody wants to discover they neglected to bring one of the most important elements of good hygiene as they're settling in for a good night's sleep. Avoid a last-minute run to the convenience store by having toothpaste and toothbrushes ready, just in case they didn't make it into your guests' overnight bags.
Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
Traveling with liquids is difficult for so many reasons. If they're carried onto a plane, they have to come in such miniature versions that they won't last more than a few days. If they're stowed inside luggage, there's a high likelihood they'll leak goo all over the place.
Remove the stress of either situation by supplying your visitors with the liquid shower stuff they'll need to feel clean.
A Shower Loofah
Shower loofahs are seldom remembered when packing happens because people need to prepare ahead of time or suffer the wrath of a wet shower sponge inside their suitcases.
Keep a few loofahs in stock so you can toss one in the basket when you know you'll have an overnight guest.
Clean Towels and Washcloths
While you might not have any problem with your guests helping themselves to your space, they might feel uncomfortable rummaging through your belongings in search of clean towels and washcloths. Put these items front and center in your guests' welcome baskets so they can easily grab them when they're ready to hop in the shower.
Snacks
Shelf-safe snacks are great for midnight cravings that might occur. It's a nice touch to offer a few items people can munch on when they're decompressing during their visit. Chips, peanuts, candy and granola bars are great options for shelf-stable foods that can satisfy unexpected hunger pangs.
Our Candlewood North community is filled with beautiful living spaces that'll welcome your guests with open arms. Take a look at our available floor plans today!
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Chances are, you've had the experience of walking into a room and being amazed at how everything fits so well together. The room probably had amazing furniture and a beautiful color scheme. However, most likely, the room also had a good amount of symmetry. Symmetrical design appeals to the subconscious and we tend to find symmetrical spaces more peaceful than asymmetrical spaces. Therefore, if you don't feel at peace in your bedroom or if you have a hard time getting a good night's sleep, you should try to create a symmetrical design for the space.
How to Create Symmetry
Fortunately, creating a sense of symmetry isn't as difficult as it sounds. The first thing you need to do is find the focal point of the bedroom. The focal point is what the eye is drawn to first in a room. The focal point should be relevant to the core function of the room. In most cases, when it comes to the bedroom, the bed should be the focal point. Therefore, when you're designing the rest of your bedroom, you should always keep the bed as the center of your design.
The next thing you should do is balance the weight. Place furniture on both sides of the bed, or whichever object you have selected as the focal point. The furniture on both sides of the bed should be of similar weights. Most of the time, homeowners opt to use nightstands with matching table lamps. Make sure the furniture on both sides are an equal distance away from the bed. You may need to adjust the placement of the furniture multiple times before you achieve a sense of balance and symmetry in the room.
Finally, you should add a little asymmetry. While this may sound counterintuitive, the truth is that it is possible to have too much symmetry. In order to add visual interest to your bedroom, you should introduce a little asymmetry. Asymmetrical elements can be large or small. In general, the best way to introduce asymmetry is by using a distinct object that is similar to the rest of the objects in the room in terms of size or shape.
Reassess your living space today to see if it has the balance you're looking for. And feel free to contact us if you'd like to learn more about moving into a Northridge, California, apartment.
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Summer has never been brighter and more relaxing than at the Northridge apartments at Candlewood North. However, there are steps you can take to prepare your space and create an even more ideal environment for the summer season. Consider trying out these six easy summer decorating ideas:
1. Lighten up
Summer is about paring down and lightening up, and this should be reflected in your décor. Minimize cluttery elements and swap out dark-colored accessories for design pieces that are light and bright. Put away heavy throws, rugs and pillows until next winter. Switch out dark, opaque window treatments for translucent or gauzy fabrics. When it comes to summer decorating, less is more.
2. Cut flowers
Keep freshly cut flowers in bright colors and blooms in your dining room and throughout the house. If you don’t have the budget to buy a new bouquet every week, consider buying a few artificial arrangements in different colors and rotating them every week or two.
3. Botanical fabrics
In addition to (or instead of) cut flowers, swap out solid-color elements such as tablecloths, placemats, lampshades and furniture coverings with lively floral prints and botanical themes. Few things say summer better than bright floral looks.
4. Wicker furniture
If it’s in your budget, swap out some of your furniture elements for light, breezy, summery wicker versions to create a garden atmosphere in your Northridge apartment. The kitchen table and chairs are a good place to start, but even an accent table or storage bench can add outdoor appeal.
5. Beach or nautical elements
Summer calls to mind long afternoons at the beach, so bring in décor items that reflect those relaxing times. Seashells, sand dollars, driftwood, weathered beach signs, a model sailboat or some sand in a decorative bottle can all bring a little of the seashore into your home.
6. Summer art swap
Swap out your Northridge apartment artwork for summer-themed pieces and scenes in light or bright colors. No need to clutter the space; think minimalist, and choose each piece carefully to create the vibe of a summer vacation rental in your apartment.
Northridge apartments at Candlewood North are the perfect place to spend your summer. If you aren’t here already, contact us to find out about available units.
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