3 Easy Apartment Improvement Projects to Try This Weekend
With social distancing a top priority, it’s the perfect time for weekend projects while chilling inside yourSilver Spring, Maryland, apartment. And what better to do than complete a full apartment transformationright in time for the start of the fall season? As you put in the time to decorate your upscale apartments,you can get ready for all the fun that autumn brings. If you’re ready to get started, just use this guide forsome great ideas.
With social distancing a top priority, it’s the perfect time for weekend projects while chilling inside your
Silver Spring, Maryland, apartment. And what better to do than complete a full apartment transformation
right in time for the start of the fall season? As you put in the time to decorate your upscale apartments,
you can get ready for all the fun that autumn brings. If you’re ready to get started, just use this guide for
some great ideas.
Insert More Green
Look around your apartment and identify areas that may have always needed that burst of color or a little something extra and envision what type of plant would make it pop. Adding more green tones can make just about any area pop and bring new life, not to mention, plants don’t just look pretty, they actually improve the air and oxygen quality of your living space. Make sure to check how much direct light your plant will get in its designated space so you’re sure to pick out plants that will thrive in the environment, you can find all kinds of plants that do well either in shade or in the sun, so make sure to plan ahead and get the right plant for the spot.
Dig Deep Into Your Linen Closet
The fall brings colder temperatures and even a few storms, so make sure to get ready for that with an upgrade of all your linens. You can beef up your throw blankets by switching out your thin ones for wool and fleece. Don’t forget to change out the quilts and comforters on your bed as well.
Upgrade to plush towels for the bathroom and even update the rugs in that space to make it as cozy as possible. You will appreciate the luxe linens when it comes time to warm up after coming in from the cold.
Spruce Up Your Bathroom
A cozy and inviting bathroom goes an awful long way toward making your apartment homier—and, when it’s safe to do so, welcoming guests back over for dinner or a party with a bit more pride and confidence.
The fact that this private corner of the apartment is very easy to neglect makes it a prime choice for a rolling-up-your-sleeves sort of weekend endeavor.
Consider, for example, regrouting the tile in your bathroom: a surefire way to make it sparkle and shine like new. This is a classic weekend project that—despite perhaps seeming daunting to a first-timer—is easy and rewarding to pull off. Clearing out the degraded old grout, mixing a new batch, and applying it via a grout float, then cleaning up with sponge and broom: It’s all completely accessible to a DIYer, and tailor-made for a couple of days of snappy work.
Once you're done with the nitty-gritty, add some new towels, shower curtain, candles, and maybe even some wall decor to see your whole bathroom look and feel completely transformed.
While reworking the interior design at your apartments at The Enclave at Silver Springs, make sure to take some time off to relax and recharge. Thanks to our luxury apartment community’s ideal location, you can head out to Woodside Urban Park for a quiet walk or check out the markets at Veterans Plaza. If you prefer to stay closer to home, then come on down to enjoy the onsite luxury amenities, including Zen garden, resort-style swimming pool, and tennis courts.
Stuck At Home, Try These Ideas Out
The COVID-19 quarantine has many of us looking for things to do to keep us busy and keep cabin fever away. Whether you have kids at home that need to be entertained or are looking for ways to keep yourself busy, here are some ideas from the team at The Enclave, a White Oaks apartment community, that can help you make the most out of this time of quarantine.
The COVID-19 quarantine has many of us looking for things to do to keep us busy and keep cabin fever away. Whether you have kids at home that need to be entertained or are looking for ways to keep yourself busy, here are some ideas from the team at The Enclave, a White Oaks apartment community, that can help you make the most out of this time of quarantine.
1. Play Some Games
Games bring the entire family together. Play some board or card games to pass the time and bond with your kids. Classics like Scrabble, Clue, and Monopoly are favorites of all ages, or you can try your hand at one of the new games the younger generation likes, such as Exploding Kittens or Throw Throw Burrito.
Learn a new language, try the Duolingo App. This is a great way to pass the time and pick up a new skill. You’ll impress all your friends with how fluent you can become in a short amount of time. Practice for a few weeks and push yourself to try and read a paper from another country and you will be speaking a new language in no time!
2. Catch up on Your Streaming Services
How long was it since you could have a true binge watching session? Well, now you have time! If you're not sure what to watch, consider these ideas:
For comedy, consider The Office, Schitt's Creek, The Good Place, or something classic like the Andy Griffith Show for the kids.
For cartoons, check out Dragon Prince or binge-watch your child's favorite series from start to finish. My Little Pony is actually quite entertaining, even for adults.
Reality TV is abundant on Netflix. Love Is Blind is a popular one to consider.
3. Have a Movie Marathon
Maybe you're in a mood for a movie instead. With Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Amazon Prime at your disposal, you can find a number of movies for the whole family. Some of the best available right now include:
Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse
El Camino
Lost Girls
Black Panther and the entire Marvel Universe Lineup is available on Disney+
Indiana Jones Series - Netflix
4. Order Takeout
The White Oak Shopping Center is within walking distance of our Silver Oak apartment community, and it has several restaurants that are still open for pickup or carry out. Some of these include:
Pansa Llena Mexican Grill – Open for takeout and delivery, you can grab some tacos and burritos to enjoy in your apartment.
Nice N' Spicy – Swing by this Jamaican favorite for takeout.
Pizza Castle – Movie night is just better with pizza, and you can get both takeout and delivery here.
Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express – Being in quarantine doesn't mean you can't enjoy takeout from your favorite Japanese or sushi place.
Hunan Manor – If you're hungry for Chinese, you can still pick up takeout here.
Noodle King – Yet another nearby Asian option with takeout available
Clearly, you won't be going hungry during quarantine!
5. Do an At-Home Workout
Are you worried about gaining weight while you're stuck at home? YouTube has a three-day workout series you could follow here:
Another option is to perform a simple at home workout challenge. You may end up in better shape than when the quarantine started!
6. Cooking When You’re Missing Items
Cooking is no fun when you don’t have some basic items like eggs, milk, or butter. But thankfully thanks to USA Today, we have a list of items you can make if you are missing any of them, and some of them are absolutely scrumptious, from mini blueberry cheesecakes, no egg chocolate chip cookies and the best chocolate chip cookies (if you have everything), and a delicious chocolate cake that uses no butter or eggs.
Stay Sane at Home During Quarantine
Quarantine isn't easy, but you can make it fun. Stay home, stay safe, and enjoy life in The Enclave, a Silver Spring, MD apartment community. Soon this will be over, and you'll be back to shopping at White Oaks and enjoying all that makes our community so great.