Ah, fall! Leaves falling. Temperatures falling. Time falling? That’s right! Daylight Savings Time comes to an end this weekend on Sunday, November 6. This is the time of year for clocks to “fall back” and give you an extra hour! Don’t forget to physically change your clocks. Not all technology does the automatic switch at 2am. Here are a few clocks around... [Read more...]

People tend to take way more pictures during the summer than any other time of year. Maybe is the great chance to get outside and enjoy warm-weather recreation. Maybe it’s that new beach body they worked all spring to get. Maybe it’s the extra vacation time out of work and school. Whatever the reason, if you’ve got great photos taking up space on your... [Read more...]

After a while we all know how our apartments can turn mundane and bland. Believe me; I went many months without jazzing up my apartment with the right furniture I wanted! And when I had finally decided to bite the bullet and get any old furniture, I was reassured that my apartment décor could reflect my own personality, not just fill the empty living spaces... [Read more...]

You’re finally doing it—hitting the gym and the Fitness Center for a great start to summer at the beach, poolside, or just in those shorts and sleeveless shirts. You’re dedicated to your rep count and never miss a beat when it comes to kick-boxing or spin class. However, it can be lonely working toward summer body perfection alone. You could use... [Read more...]

As things are gradually starting to heat up around Alexandria, VA, you might be noticing some significant temperature changes inside your Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge apartment. Before you jump to your apartment home's new HVAC system and start lowering the temperature significantly, remember that the longer your heater or AC unit runs, the more energy... [Read more...]

The most important amenity in my apartment in my washer and dryer. It's not that I am a big fan of doing laundry, it's just that I'm glad the laundry units are available in my own home. All Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge apartments come with washing and dryer machines in each unit so that you don't have to share your dirty laundry with the rest of Alexandria. Another... [Read more...]

Brr...the cold weather is here and definitely here to stay. Are you looking to keep the heat in your apartment this year? How about staying warm and saving money? Yes it sounds like a contradiction but you can do it. Want to know how? We've got great ways for you to winterize your apartment and keep the cold out. You'll save money too! Draft Snake- The name... [Read more...]

Our first post in the series, "Living the Eaton Sqaure at Arlington Ridge Lifestyle," will be about shopping at the Ballston Common Mall. The Ballston Common Mall is only 10 minutes from Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge! That's part of your lifestyle here at home, you live close to popular destinations! The Ballston Common Mall is just one of those destinations!... [Read more...]

Living in an apartment is a lot of fun for me, but the one thing I don’t enjoy is keeping everything in the same place. So I move things around every few months, and I’ll also re-purpose some items. I found three great ideas that you can use for your apartment. Living at the Bennington has been a great experience and I have really found my home. Decorating... [Read more...]

Want to spruce up some of your furniture? Give it a unique finish?  Do you have a dull end table that needs something new, how about adding a crackle finish? I've always heard of adding crackle finishes to furniture but I always thought it was difficult. The result is great looking so I assumed the level of expertise needed was high. Well it's... [Read more...]

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