LIVING IN THE BIG CITY-WHAT TO EXPECTWritten by dan the roommate man
The nation’s apartment builders have put out a report which shows a burst of multifamily building in central cities over past decade.City construction has increased faster than that of suburban growth. Building permits for metropolitan areas are up from 17% to 21%. In 1999 apartment construction in these areas was up 55% from 1992 levels. The lifestyle of city is attracting childless couples, singles as well as households comprised of roommates. These groups prefer to rent rather than buy. These close-in locations eliminate or reduce commuter headaches. Most renters prefer to be close to mass transportation. Some are even willing to shed their cars for conveniences of city. Many renters seeks amenities of today’s new apartment construction - DSL lines, a business center in building, top of line alarm systems, gas fireplaces, gourmet kitchens, and fitness centers with state of art equipment. Many more features than most individual houses offer.
| | Fresh flowers decorate and perfume your homeWritten by Fay Barrow
Flowers have been used for centuries to decorate and perfume houses. Bringing fresh cut flowers into your home adds colour and scent it is true, but flowers add an extra dimension that cannot be created with soft furnishings and accessories – they bring with them a sense of life and growth, making a room come alive. Think how welcoming Flowers are when you find an elegant arrangement in a hotel lobby or a simple posy on a restaurant table. Having fresh flowers in your home, even if only at weekends or during holidays, will instantly cheer you, your family and friends and make your home much more welcoming.Each season brings a fresh range of flowers and foliage to used around house, and weather you wish to create a formal arrangement for a celebration or simply add some fresh flowers to a room, there is always something new to try. You can make most of special features in any room with a carefully chosen and arranged selection of flowers, empty fireplaces, table tops bedside cabinets, vanity shelves in bathroom and kitchen tables are all ideal places to feature an arrangement of coloreful flowers.
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