Labor Day is that Monday in September when you get the day off from work (for most of us). Generally this means no questions are asked, right?! But do you know why we celebrate Labor Day and how it became a holiday? Let’s dig into the history!HISTORY: Labor Day became a movement in 1882 when Americans were working 12 hours a day, 7 ...
The situation regarding evictions has changed! The United States Supreme Court overturned the eviction moratorium yesterday. This means we will be filing evictions next week. If you are one of our delinquent tenants (we are very lucky there are so few :-)--most of our tenants are awesome) there are three ways to avoid evi...
Has COVID-19 affected your ability to pay your rent or utilities? Do you live in Berkeley or Charleston county? If you answered YES to these questions, there is an easy way to solve your problem! The Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program is federally funded and able to assist if you are needing help paying your rent and utilities (ele...
2020 is here, and the “new year, new me” posts have made their way back into all of our newsfeeds, many of them looking familiar. I’ll admit that I have committed to becoming a gym rat for every round of new year’s resolutions that I can remember, yet I somehow always end up being more of a snack rat instead. Why i...
...and we’re sure many of you have already started preparing. As wonderful as the holidays are, there is also a lot of stress that revolves around holiday shopping, decorating, and getting everything prepared to ensure a smooth and successful holiday with your loved ones. To help alleviate some of that stress, we have outlined a 5 t...
Things have really cooled off in the Lowcountry! While we are not experiencing nearly the freezing temperatures that much of the rest of the country has had to face, we want to give you the following tips on protecting your home during cold spells and any possible freezes. The links included in this article are for illustrativ...
It is nearly impossible to live in Charleston without developing a deep affection for this vibrant community and our beautiful city, and there are many ways to give back and get involved! In keeping with the spirit of the holidays, we want to highlight some of the charities that share our dedication to helping individuals of all kinds fin...
Thanksgiving is a rather controversial holiday, all things considered. I do not mean to imply that there are people who do not like it or who object to it in principle, far from it. I have never heard anybody say that they think Thanksgiving is offensive or ought to be banned. Still, there are many arguments that revolve...
No clever titles here. This is a topic that causes distress to owners and tenants alike when it needs to be broached. Laminate plank flooring, the snap-together type, CAN NOT be mopped. It is NOT waterproof. If you add water to this type of flooring, the boards will expand where the water penetrates, which is gener...
One of the most misused and misunderstood appliances is the garbage disposal. While it is believed by many to possess limitless abilities, the world--and your kitchen specifically--is chock full of things that should NOT be put down the garbage disposal. The following list is by no means complete, but it will at least give you...
