If you shop at Bed Bath & Beyond for your apartment needs, you're probably familiar with their coupons, which can get you 20% -- or more -- off your purchases.

But are you getting the coupons you need, and are you using them wisely? Check out this Bed Bath & Beyond Coupons FAQ to be sure.

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If you're renting an apartment and you have a disability, did you know that federal fair housing law requires your landlord to consider requests for accommodations and grant them if they're reasonable?

Before you request an accommodation, you might have questions about the process. For example, must your request be in writing, and must you make the request personally?

Find out what you need to know about making reasonable accommodation requests.

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A Memphis, Tenn. landlord couldn't believe the condition of his rental home when his tenant moved out. It's not that she mistreated appliances, damaged walls, or caused any intentional harm to the building. The problem was that at some point the tenant apparently stopped throwing things away.

An inspection revealed knee-deep garbage throughout the apartment, as well as bug infestation and an overflowing litter box for her cats, according to a report from local NBC affiliate WLBT.

Three trailers and as many days later, the rental home was reportedly decontaminated and made inhabitable again. The landlord, who spent $10,000 on renovations, hopes to prevent such a situation from happening again by inspecting his apartment more frequently.

Fortunately, most apartment dwellers take care to dispose of their trash and recyclables on a regular basis and also have places inside their rental where they can keep garbage temporarily.

Check out these helpful guidelines to make sure you have the right number and type of receptacles inside your apartment.

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If you have kids or you're expecting children at your apartment on Mother's Day, here are some quick safety tips you can follow to ensure a fun time:

• Learn ways to prevent hidden dangers on the playground, such as equipment burns and bike helmet accidents.
  
  
• If you have an elevator in your apartment building, find out how you can prevent injuries by increasing kids' awareness of elevator safety.

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