The garbage disposal is one of man’s most brilliant inventions. It can make kitchen scraps disappear in seconds, avoiding a weighty, smelly trash can. But before you think about sticking that pineapple top down the garbage disposal, think again. Believe it or not, kitchen sink garbage disposals are not black holes for your daily discards and it’s important to know just exactly how they function.
Garbage disposals are not indestructible, and at the same time can cause a lot of destruction if not used properly. The machines can be very convenient, but only for obliterating certain kitchen scraps. Don’t try to toss the remaining shells from a New Orleans crawfish boil into the garbage disposal, or any starchy, stringy vegetables like asparagus, artichokes and kale. Make sure to keep metal utensils or any kind of hardware clear of the garbage disposal – or you’ll wind up with mangled silverware!
So what can the garbage disposal do? It’s capable of eliminating almost any food waste except for any fibrous materials that will wrap around the blades, causing them to tangle and the drain to clog. It can accept coffee grinds, egg shells and citrus peels (that act as a natural air freshener!) but not whole lemons, limes and oranges.
What’s better than sampling dozens of tasty craft brews and grazing on delicious local fare? Knowing it all goes to benefit an important cause that positively affects everyone! All of this can be accomplished at the East Jefferson General Hospital’s Up on the Roof beer tasting on Friday, October 12.
From 7-10 p.m. on the EJGH’s garage roof, there will be a diverse selection of local, national and international beers to taste with food from the area’s best restaurants. If that weren’t enough to entice you, New Orleans rock band Bag of Donuts will lend their musical talents for the night’s entertainment.
More than a fabulous roof party, this event will support the EJGH in their commitment to provide the highest quality health care to its patients. The proceeds from Up on the Roof will go towards funding the hospital’s goals for specialized patient care, obtaining advanced medical technology and expanding special services and projects.
Advanced tickets are $40 or $50 at the door. With excellent beer, gourmet cuisine and such a worthy cause to take part in, there’s no way this party won’t be a hit!
While you’re in the area, check out the great apartment deals and options that First Lake Properties offers at their Metairie and Kenner locations!
Looking for extra storage space? 1st Lake Properties can help you. Storage space – or the lack thereof – should definitely not be overlooked when considering renting an apartment and can prove to be a luxury amenity.
Fortunately, 1st Lake Properties has you covered when it comes to spacious closets and storage space. There are excellent 1st Lake Properties apartments in Metairie that offer roomy closets to hold your wardrobes for all seasons and then some. Check out the Lost Bayou and Surfrider apartment communities.
For those who have too many personal possessions than they know what to do with, there are great, convenient storage solutions. It all comes down to utilizing your available space. The bathroom is typically the smallest room in an apartment, and for some, holds the most items. Hanging racks and baskets are easy fixes to store toiletries and towels.
For the kitchen, magnets can be your friend. There are great magnetic spice racks – which can also be used to hold other small metal objects – that can be applied to cabinets to create more space. Cord control can become a difficult household issue to deal with, but with handy hanging organizers, you won’t have any problems.
1st Lake apartments not only have ample inside storage, but outside storage as well. Many of our apartment communities feature garages where you can park your car and store all the extra belongings that you do not need on a daily basis.
Brewster Commons in Covington features garages with extra large doors. The Villas of Laketown apartments in Kenner, just a stone’s throw away from New Orleans, offer outside storage space with their attached garages.
Still need extra space? Check out Metairie Mini Storage just off of Cleary in Metairie for additional storage space that you can rent on a monthly basis. Call today for monthly rentals: 504-455-8644.
It’s that time of year again for students to wake up from the lazy days of summer and start planning their return to school, including the inevitable back-to-school shopping. Before you head back to campus, here’s a back-to-school shopping guide for apartment renters.
Calendars: Every student should keep a calendar handy in their apartment so they are sufficiently prepared for big exams and project deadlines. Whether you prefer tabletop, wall, or fridge calendars, there are many options out there to ensure you stay on top of your schoolwork!
Clothing: Besides the library, your apartment is where you’ll be doing the most studying, especially at 1st Lake apartments that offer great extra office space. When working in your apartment, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing like t-shirts, sweatshirts, lounge pants, and slippers to make studying more enjoyable!
Groceries: As a student, your busy schedule may not allow time for cooking or grocery shopping every day, so make sure you keep your apartment stocked! A few groceries to consider buying include caffeinated and non-caffeinated beverages to keep you going and hydrated, healthy study snacks for a boost, and frozen meals for a quick dinner after a long day of getting work done.
Storage Compartments: The more back-to-school supplies you acquire, the more places you’ll need to store them. Separate containers for your desk or study table are perfect for organizing writing utensils and tools. Portable storage containers are really useful for moving heavy textbooks from room to room, as you might find more inspiration in the living room than the dining room depending on the day.
So there you have it, some basics to have around your apartment for when school’s back in session. With all these back-to-school shopping essentials and the comforts of 1st Lake Properties, you’re sure to have a successful semester back in school!
Still looking for a place to live? Check out our list of properties that will help you find an awesome location for your new apartment home.
If you’ve ever envied someone with beachfront, lakefront or park-front property and longed for a life just as glamorous, now it can be. You, too, can live a life of luxury for a fraction of the price at the Lafreniere apartments in Metairie, Louisiana. This 1st Lake Properties community offers comfort and convenience to the New Orleans area, located right on the main entrance of the beautiful Lafreniere Park.
The Lafreniere apartments offer one, two and three bedroom homes with furnished corporate apartment options as well. The apartment interiors come with the best in appliances and features including modern, spacious kitchens, washers and dryers and vertical window blinds. Outside the apartments, you’ll find detailed landscaping, a garden trellis, luxury swimming pool, access gates and the best amenity of all: direct access to Lafreniere Park.
An entire 155 acres of green space in East Jefferson Parish awaits residents right outside of the Lafreniere apartment gates. Situated in the middle of metropolitan New Orleans and the surrounding area is a peaceful oasis with jogging paths, a lake with paddleboats and fishing, fields for Frisbee golf, soccer, baseball, flying a kite and much more. It’s hard to compete with a backyard like that. Having a picnic or taking a jog with beautiful nature as your backdrop is only steps away.
Come experience a serene environment that’s set apart while still in close proximity to businesses, shopping and leisure activities of Metairie and New Orleans.
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