The Best Rental Hacks of All Time: Apartment-Friendly Edition

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The Best Rental Hacks of All Time: Apartment-Friendly Edition

There are many apartment hacks when looking to personalize your home. The Cordelia offers spacious and beautifully decorated apartments for the best living experience. Our apartments are also near tranquil locations, including the Legacy Good Samaritan Park and Wallace Park.

Cool Hacks For The Summer

The summer has hot temperatures and increased energy bills due to harder working ACs. Here are some cool summer apartment trends to stay cool during the hot temperatures:

  • Cook Outside: Preparing your meals outside is a rare apartment-friendly hack if you have BBQ gas grills and picnic areas like we do at The Cordelia. Ovens and stoves can make the home even hotter during the summer. We recommend outdoor communal areas for dinners.
  • Turn Appliances Off: Avoid the washer, dryer, dishwasher, and oven when temperatures are high. Use alternatives like air-drying and handwashing dishes. Consider energy star appliances. Turn off the lights or choose LEDs to conserve energy.
  • Use Fans and ACs: The Cordelia has central AC units to help regulate temperatures in your home. Adjust the AC and close doors to stay cool during the summer. Use a portable fan or adjust the ceiling fan to work harder.

Tips, Tricks, & More

Apartment living is all about finding solutions for your needs. Use existing amenities, spaces, and in-house amenities. Here are more tips to make your apartment living comfy:

  • Keep the blinds, doors, and windows closed to prevent hot air from entering your house.
  • Switch your flannel sheets and fleece blankets for cooler cotton alternatives.
  • Use a bucket of ice in front of your registers to cool the air as it blows into your space.
  • Buy a mattress with a cooling gel and lower your bed to enjoy cooler air.

Comfy Apartment Living At The Cordelia

The Cordelia offers spacious and comfy apartments with studio, 1- and 2-bedroom homes. Our apartments feature modern amenities, including washers and dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, ice makers, open layouts, walk-in closets, and built-in storage. We also have granite countertops, wood-style vinyl flooring, energy star appliances, central heat and AC, loft-style layouts, city views, and more.

Indoor Summer Activities to Stay Fresh: Apartment-Friendly Edition

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The Cordelia has spacious and beautifully decorated apartments for rent in Portland, Oregon. You can choose from a multitude of open-concept layouts and floor plans. There are studio, one and two-bedroom apartments available, all with granite countertops in the kitchen & bathrooms, wood-style vinyl flooring, and Energy Star stainless steel appliances. You will also be within walking distance of the incredible shopping, dining, and entertainment venues in the Pearl District. Amenities at The Cordelia include a clubhouse, bike storage area, 24-hour fitness center, outdoor BBQ, and picnic area. You will enjoy these amenities in the summer, especially if you can stay cool indoors, so experiment with these summer apartment trends:

Staying Cool Indoors

Test the following apartment living tip:

Set Your Ceiling Fan’s Direction Counter-Clockwise.

To produce more circulation, turn your ceiling fan counterclockwise to cool a room without overusing the air conditioner. If you cannot do that, try an oscillating fan, which has the same impact by constantly altering the airflow’s direction.

The ceiling fan will circulate cool air around your home so all rooms are chilled. It will also save you money on electricity bills.

Eco-Friendly Ways to Stay Refreshed

Experiment with this summer eco-friendly tips:

Get a Smart Cooling Solution

Technology is transforming homes, which are now becoming smart. Therefore, for an environmentally friendlier way to stay refreshed at home, get a smart cooling solution.

That may include having a smart thermostat or AC that adjusts the temperature of your home based on the current temperature. It may also turn itself on and off, depending on usage, which can save plenty in energy bills.

There are other numerous smart features and benefits to enjoy from these solutions.

Summer Apartment Living Solutions

Setting your ceiling fan to rotate counterclockwise maximizes air circulation at home. A smart cooling solution reduces energy use and environmental impact. Both tips will benefit your home and bank account.