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Any adult who has paid bills recognizes the financial patterns of the seasons. Summer months cost residents of Flagstaff apartments extra money to keep their homes cool. During the late fall and winter months, heating bills take their toll. Fortunately, before you turn on your heater again, there are some steps you can take to reduce energy usage and costs.
4 Steps To Take To Reduce Your Heating Use and Costs
Put On More Clothes
This one sounds simple, but it really works. Even if you have to buy a few comfortable pairs of sweats to wear around the house, you can still save money on heating costs. Dressing warmer is the best way to avoid the cold without heating the entire apartment.
Use More Blankets At Night
Some people really like to sleep in warmth, so they keep the heat blowing at night. The truth is, however, overnight is the best opportunity to save money. Turn the heat down as low as possible, and invest in more blankets. Again, no reason to heat the entire apartment when an extra covering can keep you toasty.
Consider A Couch Blanket
Never underestimate the great convenience of a couch or home office blanket. If you get really cold in certain areas, consider a designated blanket for that room. You might find that if you can keep yourself warm in that space, you don't need extra heat everywhere else.
Open & Close Vents According To Where You Spend Your Time
If you work all day near a computer and want to stay warm, make sure that the heating vent in that area remains open. Meanwhile, you may be able to get away with closing the bedroom vents if you won't be back for a few hours. Also, if you cook frequently in the kitchen, you may be able to close the vent in that room as well.
These simple actions can reduce energy usage and save you money. If you're looking for a cozy new space to call home, contact the staff at our apartments in Flagstaff today.
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Daylight Saving Time is fast approaching, but even setting the clocks back an hour on Sunday, November 3 won't prevent apartments in Flagstaff from feeling a little darker as the days get shorter. The good news is that it doesn't take a major remodeling project to brighten the inside of your apartment—and you can do it without breaking the bank. Here are some tips on how to make your apartment look and feel brighter throughout the cooler months.
Creative Ways to Lighten Your Apartment
- A good rule of thumb to remember is that lighter colors reflect light, while darker colors absorb light. A dark couch or dark-colored furniture may fit the design of your apartment perfectly but can make an entire room appear darker. If you cover a dark couch with light-colored throw pillows or something else that reflects light, it can help brighten a room. Cover the top of a black end table with a small white tablecloth, for example, to achieve this effect.
- Lighter colors can brighten an apartment — and so can mirrors. A full-length floor mirror placed in a corner can increase the amount of light in a room without adding a single penny to your annual electric bill. Experiment placing a mirror at different angles to find the maximum "light bouncing" benefit from it.
- Many smart home devices are geared toward controlling the lighting in an apartment. Inexpensive smart lamps paired with the correct app on your phone can be scheduled to come on at certain times of the day. A couple of lamps that automatically turn on as the sun starts to set can brighten a room, and you won't even have to think about it!
Those are just a few quick ideas to lighten your apartment as the days get shorter. Do you know someone who plans to move soon? Have them call the leasing office at 844-864-0303 for a tour of the Flagstaff apartments we have available.
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Chilly weather has settled in around our Flagstaff, Arizona, apartments! It’s time to liven up your space with chocolate browns, radiant golds, and scarlet reds to reflect the changing of the seasons. If you’re feeling a little crafty this autumn season, here are a few DIY craft ideas you can use to help put your space into an autumn mood!
Fall Arts & Crafts Projects
Leaf Garland
If you’re looking for a fun way to utilize your fabric scraps, this leaf garland could offer your apartment the perfect DIY accessory as fall settles in. If you have old T-shirts, blankets, and towels lying around, dye them, so they reflect fall-inspired shades and cut them into the shapes of leaves. You can also easily find leftover material at any fabric store that is too small for big projects, but perfect for this type of DIY design.
Painted Acorns
Trying to find the perfect centerpiece for your dining room table? Painted acorns quickly transition boring clear glass bowls into brightly colored creations that scream autumn. Head to the thrift store to find unique containers that come in autumn-inspired shapes to maximize the impact of this craft.
Bedazzled Gourds
If bland browns and earthy tones aren’t really your thing, you can still incorporate this season’s most notable decorative pieces while adding a stylish flair that people without big personalities simply wouldn’t dare. Bedazzled gourds put bling into everyday garden veggies. You can create intricate patterns, or just go nuts with the glitter and glue. There is no wrong way to make a pumpkin look pretty.
Mason Jar Fall Luminary
As daylight starts to become more scarce, fall welcomes the soft light that comes from Mason jar luminaries. This simple idea can be used for any occasion, and the end result makes for a beautiful gift, too.
Falling into the right apartment is no easy task, but when you tour Butterfield Apartment Homes, we’re sure you’ll feel right at home. Stop by to take a tour of our community today!
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A mixed green salad is always refreshing no matter what time of year it is. In the fall, add a seasonal twist to your salad by sprinkling on pecans and cranberries plus some citrus like oranges, clementines or grapefruit.
Simple Turkey
Preparing a holiday turkey in the fall doesn't have to be daunting. Even a simple recipe can be just as mouthwatering as one that requires you to spend hours in the kitchen. Use herbs like thyme, rosemary, parsley, and sage plus some butter or ghee for added moisture.
Butternut Squash Soup
Winter squashes seem to be everywhere as the weather cools off. Take advantage of that abundance by preparing butternut squash soup, which is easy to do by baking the squash, then pureeing it and mixing with olive oil, cooked onions, cream, nutmeg, cloves, sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Green Bean Casserole
This yummy dish has long been a favorite on Thanksgiving menus. Rather than using canned beans and soups, freshen up your green bean casserole by using fresh green beans, sliced almonds, sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Pumpkin Pie
It just wouldn't seem like fall without pumpkin pie. Skip the store-bought varieties and easily make this dessert yourself. Buy a pie pumpkin, bake it in the oven, then add milk (coconut milk for people with dairy allergies), eggs, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg.
You are your guests will gobble up these healthy favorite dishes once they're on the table. If you're looking for apartments in Flagstaff where you can relax and enjoy cooking and eating, call our office today to see which floor plans are still available
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To really see their leaves in all their glory, it's recommended that you hike at this elevation level. It's here that you'll find the Aspens with their beautiful leaves like liquid gold. Check out Wilson Meadow or Bismarck Lake for a fun-filled afternoon. However, even if you don't love to hike, Flagstaff is the best place to experience autumn as you'll still be able to see the colors of fall in the city as well.
Get Out on the Town
Whether you attend Wine in the Woods at the Arboretum on September 11 or see the stars at Buffalo Park for the telescope viewing on the weekend of September 22, there are a variety of events around you if you live in the apartments in Flagstaff. There are fall festivals, beer tastings, and chair lift rides at Arizona Snowbowl that all can provide different experiences. Attend a concert or choir show and shop at the farmers markets for fall specials. Find pumpkin patches and events made just for kids too if you want to take the young people in your life out for a fall adventure.
Butterfield wants all of its residents to experience everything Arizona has to offer, and thankfully, there's a lot to choose from. If you're hoping to find your new perfect apartment, we want you to look at all we have to offer today. Give us a call to find out about our available apartments.
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