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Here’s our strategy for getting the most out of your apartment balcony. Decorating a balcony has the potential to be one of the greatest joys—or hardships—that come with apartment living. If sizable, ...

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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...