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Keep February Fun
February is the month when we’re on the cusp of spring, but it’s still snowy and cold outside. Here are some fun activities to keep February fun! Refresh Your Bed The most inviting beds mix and match colors, patterns and… Read more »
Good Practices for Normal Wear and Tear versus Damage
“Normal wear and tear” and “damage” are difficult to define; but you can protect both yourself and your tenants from misunderstandings or confusion. Communication is key If both you and your tenants are clear about the condition of the unit… Read more »
A Smoking Unit Makes a Turn Expensive
The restoration checklist for cleaning an apartment that has been heavily smoked in is long and expensive. Clean or replace if needed, floors, baseboards and trim, walls, ceiling, door chime, shelving, light fixtures, outlets and switches, closet organizers and rods…. Read more »
Action Plan for a Healthy Lawn to Attract Tenants
The lawns around your property are the first thing a potential tenant sees. Make sure it’s green and beautiful for the high turnover time – spring and summer. February February is a great time to begin making plans for how… Read more »
Steps For Proper Carpet Care
Carpet cleaning is just like exercise! If you get into a routine and keep it up, you will see great results and feel better for it. Vacuum high traffic areas daily, and everywhere. Clean spots and spills quickly with products… Read more »
Tips for Creating an Apartment Community with Facebook
Make sure it’s a Facebook page, and not a profile.Pages will provide you user analytics and weekly page updates sent to your email. Create a vanity URL for your Facebook page. Using a vanity URL makes it easier for you… Read more »
Maximize Space in an Apartment
To get rid of the mess and get the most out of a space, here are some tips to maximize space. Rotate Clothing Keep anything that’s not weather appropriate in storage. Think Tall or Floating for Storage More shelves means… Read more »
Reinvent Your Living Room
The living room is where you spend most of your time. It’s truly lived in. It is also the room friends and family frequent, so a design will set the tone for the rest of the house, and your guests…. Read more »
satintouch Helps Make a Wish
Life is always busy for working couples. It gets even more hectic with children, let alone a child with a cognitive and physical disability. Paul and Perla are working professionals with a child, Caleb,who has Patau Syndrome. Patau Syndrome describes… Read more »
New! Training Sessions with satintouch
Your staff can learn professional maintenance skills with our experts. We know that repairs can be costly to a property owner. Often there isn’t enough money in the budget, and the highly detailed job falls upon a staff person without… Read more »