When renting a luxury apartment these days you can almost always expect there will be a well-trained maintenance staff that will handle most of the big projects in-and-around your apartment. But for the little jobs (i.e. hanging a picture or building a tv stand) there will always be a need for some everyday tools every…
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The Reverse Peephole In this episode Kramer and Newman decide to make a slight alternation to their living arrangements. They first admit that they are “such good friends” and “they have nothing to hide” from one another. They soon conspire to “reverse the peepholes” in the doors of their apartments, this way they can look…
Apartment renters on Long Island, and in NYC, have all but settled into life in the “new normal.” But gift giving during the holidays has taken on a whole new meaning. Here’s some great gift giving ideas that are in keeping with the new health and safety guidelines. This Album is a Hit! Being…
Back to School this year means something completely different for young and old. Not only will your child need pencils, pens, notebooks and erasers…they’ll also need to stock up on some ‘out-of-the ordinary’ items too. Here’s a helpful list for you to consider. Mask and Face Coverings The fight to keep Covid-19 at…
We know what you’re thinking. What the heck does the Dalai Lama know about living in an apartment? We challenge you to read on and be enlightened! “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”-Dalai Lama XIV Never has such a simple statement held such relevance when it comes to…
Heatherwood’s residents (and non-residents alike), just love to read our blog posts. They are frequently informative, sometimes insightful and always fun to read. So, as we head into the middle of the year (can you believe June is here already!) We thought it would be a good time to look back at Heatherwood’s top 7…
Many people have wished, at times, for things the slow down. They yearn for what some have called “simpler times”. So, if you’re staying home in your apartment in NYC or on Long Island, why not take this time to get some important, AND fun things accomplished. Keep a Journal We are so busy these…
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER! A Message to our Valued Residents, Staff and Community. As we continue to learn more about the virus known as COVID-19 here in New York, as well as comply with all new mandates that are being issued, we want to assure our valued residents and their families that Heatherwood is…
Slowly but surely, working at home is becoming more commonplace. According to Global Workplace Analytics, there are 4.3 million remote workers in the USA. This accounts for close to 3% of the entire US workforce! But what do you do when you live in an apartment? How do you get your work done without going…
Storage and closet space has been a life-long problem for homeowners and apartment renters alike. Let’s face it every home (apartment or not) can always use more storage space. Which begs the question, what do you do around the holidays when trying to hide those holiday gifts from prying-eyes? Well here’s a quick list of…