Category: Lifestyle

It’s only 7 days until the official start of Fall. When you think of Fall many people associate it with football, crisp air, leaves changing color, and the start of the holiday season. What many people don’t think of is Fall cleaning. We’ve all heard of Spring cleaning but why not Fall cleaning? It’s the perfect time to declutter and reorganize your walk-in closet while living at a Polinger, Shannon, and Luchs property! What better time to get rid of the old and embrace the new than the changing of seasons and especially the changing of wardrobes. It’s time to ditch the shorts and flip-flops and time to embrace the sweaters and boots! Why not clean, declutter, and organize while you’re at it! Here are a few of our favorite hacks for utilizing your walk-in closet to the best of its ability:

1. Create a confined space for the small stuff.

Use a large bowl or over-the-door shoe rack to organize your leftover change, wallet, receipts, keys, hair supplies, nail polish, or even makeup. This allows for storage for items in places you wouldn’t normally think to use.

2. Repurpose a tie rack to organize necklaces and bracelets.

Order a tie rack online to hang your necklaces and bracelets. They’re perfect for storing necklaces due to their size and many prongs, originally meant for holding ties! You can put this behind hanging clothes on the wall or on the back of the closet door. The best part is that it keeps your necklaces from becoming tangled and allows for easy viewing of your entire jewelry collection for quick selection for busy mornings. You can even paint the tie rack using acrylic paint to match your closet or your favorite color.

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It’s August so as a parent or student you know what that means! Back to school time! If you’re an undergraduate, graduate or post graduate student or the parent of a student, you know that one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to back to school time is finding the proper housing. Many universities and colleges in the Maryland and D.C. area don’t offer on-campus housing or only offer it for first year students due to campus size and capacity. With that being said, off-campus housing is a necessity and we’re here to tell you why Polinger properties make great options for you!

1) Location, Location, Location

It’s no secret, D.C. offers some of the best higher education institutions in the nation and our properties are in prime location to many of them. Universities such as American, Georgetown, George Washington, Howard, and even University of Maryland, College Park are all within an easy distance from many of our properties. Whether it’s a quick metro ride or a short drive, living at a Polinger property is ideal for students in the Maryland and D.C. area.

2) Affordability

Not only is location a prime factor in choosing an apartment while in college but it’s also important to consider the financial aspect. All of our properties are reasonably priced, and many offer 2 and 3 bedrooms, which is perfect for roommates. Many Polinger properties offer co-signing so parents can be a part of the process should they find it beneficial. Another great cost-saving feature of many of our properties is that we offer fully furnished units. No need to spend the money on living room furniture or bedroom sets, it’s essentially like dorm living but in a much nicer, larger apartment!

3) Utilities Included

Many of our properties such as Highland House and Congressional Towers, have all utilities included within the monthly rent. This means there’s no hassle in choosing a cable and internet service provider or electricity provider since these are already set up for you prior to your move. This also means all charges are included on one bill. There’s no need for busy and focused college students and parents to remember various billing dates or charges. Read More “Choose A Polinger Property For Your Back to School Needs!” »