What's Happening at The Verge at Asheville

Fall and Football

Sep 04, 2017

It’s finally Fall! That means one thing, football!! We know you will be cheering on your favorite team and we want you to be ready to host the best tailgate around! We have attached an article for you to help you get ready for this season!

http://www.collegexpress.com/articles-and-advice/student-life/blog/ultimate-guide-tailgating/

Summer Bucket List

Aug 02, 2017

Every time summer gets here, we can’t wait to get our bucket list made that will include all our best adventures for the summer, trying out new things, and living life carefree. With less than 30 days left of summer, for most of us, now is the perfect time to fit in any last minute bucket list items you had! Summer ’17 has been all about time spent with family and friends, preparing ourselves for the upcoming school year, and doing things we never thought possible last summer. All in all, it has been one for the books! Time to go out with a bang!

1. Here are a few last minute bucket list items you can add to your impressive list-

2. Enjoy live music at your county or state fair

3. Cook everything on a grill & invite your friends over for a fun night

4. Take a nap in a hammock

5. Watch/catch the fireflies at dusk

6. Take a family (or friends) photo just because

7. Do a three-day technology detox (that means no social media!)

8. Read 3 books off the NYT best seller’s list

9. Fly a kite

10. Clean out your closet and declutter around the house

11. Take a trip to the zoo or aquarium

12. Attend a baseball game & splurge on the good seats

13. Dance in the rain instead of running inside to avoid it

14. Have an all-day Netflix move marathon

15. Volunteer locally t Blog

For more bucket list items, take a look here à https://www.pinterest.com/explore/summer-bucket-lists/?lp=true

Moving Out Made Easy

Jul 07, 2017

Helpful Move-out Tips to Avoid Any Potential Charges

Moving can be very stressful so we wanted to provide you with a few tips to make move-out day a little easier.

Things to do before the move

• Go to usps.com to have your mail forwarded

• Cancel or redirect any deliveries or subscriptions

• Back up your files! You never know what can happen to your computer during a move

• Check for any packages at the office

• Transfer any utilities, cable, water, etc. if applicable

• Arrange for movers or moving help

• Eat any perishable food you have

Cleaning the Apartment –

• Floors – Vacuum or sweep floors prior to checkout

• Kitchen - Clean kitchen sink, faucet, cabinets and countertops. Don’t forget to clear off the top of kitchen cabinets!

• Range and microwave - Clean all parts of the oven, range, and microwave, including exterior.

• Refrigerator - Clean all parts of the refrigerator and freezer including exterior. After cleaning, leave refrigerator temperature setting on 1 and turn off the ice maker.

• Closets, Cabinets, Drawers, Shelves and Backsplashes - Remove all shelf paper, contact paper and adhesive residue.

• Bathroom – Clean toilet, bathtub, mirror, walls and floors.

• Doors and walls - Remove all hooks, nails, stickers and tape.  DO NOT PATCH NAIL HOLES—Patching may result in charges

• Window areas - Remove all stickers and tape. Clean inside of windows including tracks. Remove any curtains installed. Dust blinds.

• If your apartment is furnished, remove the cushions and vacuum out anything that may have fallen during your stay.

• All trash/ trash bags must be disposed of in the proper receptacle. Any trash left in the apartment or in the hallway is subject to a fine.

What To Donate

• Non-perishable food
• Clothes/shoes
• Accessories
• School/office/art supplies
• Linens/towels
• Pillows/mattress toppers
• Housewares
• Sporting equipment
• Working/non-working electronics and small appliances

What Not To Donate

• Cleaning products
• Used toiletries
• Food - open, expired, or perishable
• Anything badly stained, soiled, worn, torn, broken or missing parts

And finally…

• Turn in your keys to staff. Failure to return all keys will result in a charge to re-core locks.

• Provide a forwarding address