If you're looking for ways to be more green in the new year, we've rounded up a couple of ideas from Apartment Therapy to get you started. There are tips and tricks for getting organized (after all, it is National Get Organized Month!), along with creative ideas for reusing household items like tuna cans. Have fun!   Before & After: Tuna Can... [Read more...]

If one of your goals or resolutions for 2012 is to be more green, there are many ways that you can do so without making huge sacrifices. There are numerous ways that you can be more eco-friendly in your everyday life that only require minor changes. If you're need some ideas on how to make these changes and what effects they have, check out some of our previous... [Read more...]

As the mercury dips, you may be tempted to combat the cold temperatures by cranking up the thermostat in your Amber Chase apartment. However, you should be aware that there are other ways to keep warm this winter without turning up the heat. Here are some ways to save money on your utility bills and to be green while also staying warm: Put a rolled up... [Read more...]

It's important to remember that when you shop local, you are keeping your money in the local economy and thus strengthening it. With the holidays right around the corner, why not plan your shopping trips around small businesses in McDonough rather than going to large super centers? Another great thing going on this month to enforce this initiative is Small... [Read more...]

Ready to jump on the “go green” bandwagon? If this is your first foray into the green scene, there isn’t much you need to know to get started.  You don’t even need to run out and buy the newest recycled t-shirts as your first step, although it would be great to do that, too! Going green starts right here in your apartment at Amber Chase.  You... [Read more...]

If you wash your clothes in cold water, you will drastically reduce your bill and energy usage. I know that it may seem like your clothes wouldn't get clean by only using cold water, but trust me, they will. How else would your colors get clean? I know that I've thrown in a few of my white socks with my colored clothes, and they came out just fine. Cold water... [Read more...]

Most people throw away their ink cartridges and don't think twice about it.  ABout 375 million cartridges are disposed of each years.  It also takes about 1,000 years to decompose. Have any empty cartridges around your home or office that you need to dispose of?  Many office supply stores have drop-off spots.  You can also send it in for money. Click... [Read more...]