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Easy way to bring Spring into your apartment!

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:51:54 -0400

Welcome to the NEW Home Living Column at Haverkamp Properties- Where you will find fun home living ideas about how to make your apartment feel just a little more like a home. Here’s to our first post! If you like to paint, this is a really fun project for you! If you are like me and can never have enough color, double plus! With Spring here, these easy DIY enamel painted vases can bring in any kind of color you like! With this quick Martha Stewart tutorial and a trip to the Dollar Store or use some recycled glass jar, you can have a color new look to spring up your apartment.

Supplies: Three different sized vases from the Dollar Store or recycled glass jars, dishwasher safe PermEnamel paint in Mediterranean Blue and White (or whatever color you prefer), PermEnamel Surface Conditioner from Michaels Arts and Crafts store, paper towels, paint brush and a mixing bowl.

Directions: 1. Clean the vases with hot, soapy water.2. When they are completely dry, pour some surface conditioner in and cover the inside of the vase. Pour out the excess and let the vase dry.3. Get the exact color you envision by mixing your PermEnamel paints in a mixing bowl, then pour inside the vase.4. Paint the inside of the glass using the paint brush to cover the inside surface.5. Once the vase is painted, lay it on a paper towel to let the thick paint drip off. You will be amazed at how much comes out! The longer it’s upside down, the thinner the coating will be. I liked the thicker look so I only kept it upside down only for a few minutes.6. Turn the vase back over and touch up the drips inside. Every fifteen minutes you can even out the thickness on the bottom of the vase as the paint will start to collect.7. Let these dry over night and in the morning you should have a beautiful decor vase!

Have Fun!

Haleigh Steere | Internet Presence Manager

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Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:45:35 -0500

Referral Bonus! - Just a quick reminder that if you are either a current or future tenant and refer...

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:54:29 -0500

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Referral Bonus!

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:47 -0500

Just a quick reminder that if you are either a current or future tenant and refer someone to us then you can get $100 off of your rent! That’s right, earn up to $100 off rent and all you have to do is tell all of your friends who are moving how great Haverkamp Properties is and why they should live there! The one and only fine print detail is that the lease signors need to make sure and tell their leasing agent that they were referred by John Smith, or actually use your name :)

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Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:25:44 -0400

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That’s Right- Come visit our tailgate this Saturday, Oct...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:58:39 -0400

That’s Right- Come visit our tailgate this Saturday, Oct 22 in the student lot!! Spot us by the Haverkamp Properties Van and tent set up! We will have FREE food and koozies! You won’t wanna miss us!

Maintenance Requests - Toilet not working correctly? Door knob loose? Some other problem? We want to...

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:26:13 -0400

Maintenance Requests - Toilet not working correctly? Door knob loose? Some other problem? We want to know… http://t.co/LUX4zZ1J

Maintenance Requests

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:36:11 -0400

Toilet not working correctly? Door knob loose? Some other problem? We want to know about it! We want to fix your problems and we can’t fix them unless you let us know about them. So if you have any maintenance requests at all please feel free to log on to your resident portal and create that maintenance request. Don’t have a resident portal, give us a call at the office and we can help you set it up or help you with your request. Also now is a good time to test out your furnace and make sure it is working correctly for this fall and winter.

Dave Hyman

Ames Manager

Let’s Go Tailgating - October 22nd at the Texas A&M game we will be giving out free hot...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:33:22 -0400

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Let's Go Tailgating

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:27:49 -0400

October 22nd at the Texas A&M game we will be giving out free hot dogs to anyone who wants to stop by. Stay tuned for future details!

Giant JENGA! - Yesterday at the office we enjoyed the opportunity to build our very own version of...

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:26:55 -0400

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Giant JENGA!

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:25:00 -0400

Yesterday at the office we enjoyed the opportunity to build our very own version of Haverkamp Properties Giant Jenga!

Here I am cutting the boards for it. We next had to sand them and a big thank you needs to go to Mr. Andrew Farley for his work in the sanding department.

Here I am standing next to a picture of the finished project!

Oops, sorry Kristen. Or in gmail lingo “Aww, snaps”

Look forward to seeing this great game played at future Haverkamp gatherings!

Dave Hyman

Ames Property Manager

Backpacking in Colorado - I just returned yesterday from four days of backpacking in Colorado. I...

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:28:00 -0400

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Backpacking in Colorado

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:44:36 -0400

I just returned yesterday from four days of backpacking in Colorado. I haven’t been able to make it out there for two years so it was an awesome experience! I had a little taste of what is coming in the next couple of months for Iowa. Rain, cold, and even some snow. As much as I enjoyed all of the experiences I am quite content to wait and let the snow stay out there for a little while longer.

We were able to climb Mt. Shavano which has an elevation of 14,229 ft above sea level. For a middle aged guy from Iowa that seemed ridiculously high. We climbed it on our third day of the trip so I had three days previous to that to try and acclimate to the altitude but it still seemed like I only had one lung and with it I had smoked since I was 13.

Hopefully I can get a few pictures up pretty soon.

Dave Hyman

Ames Property Manager

Beautiful September Day - What an absolutely beautiful day! The weather outside is just amazing...

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:19:00 -0400

Beautiful September Day - What an absolutely beautiful day! The weather outside is just amazing today and is… http://t.co/VhnkfaF

Beautiful September Day

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:44:15 -0400

What an absolutely beautiful day! The weather outside is just amazing today and is looking extremely promising for the rest of the week. I think September and October have to be some of the most beautiful months of the year.

I’m also excited because Thursday morning I leave bright and early for a four day backpacking trip in Colorado. That should be exceptionally beautiful as well and hopefully I return safely to write another blog next week!

Also, Go State!!!!

Dave Hyman

Ames Property Manager

Annual "Big Game"

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:33:06 -0400

This week brings along one of the state’s greatest traditions, the annual Iowa vs Iowa State game. As a proud alum of Iowa State University and working in Ames I definitely find myself bleeding cardinal and gold. Every year this game promises to bring out a little friendly ribbing between friends and co-workers as the whole state picks sides for the Saturday afternoon battle. This weekend I will be enjoying the game from the 50yd line compliments of a good friend.

I do however just want to take a second and remind everyone to be intelligent about their partying. Please make sure and avoid the urge to kick or punch holes in the drywall. It really serves no purpose. Also remember to clean up after yourself and avoid littering with beer cans and other misc. garbage. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaing your property to a high level and…

GO STATE

Dave Hyman

Ames Property Manager

Labor Day Weekend

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:42:36 -0400

Just wanted to give a quick reminder that rent is due on the 1st of the month. We do have a grace period of up to the 4th of the month. Also next week Monday the office will be closed for Labor Day.

On this Labor Day weekend I will be taking my kids canoeing down the Des Moines river with some friends and their kids. We are planning on spending the night Sunday night out on a sand bar. It should be a lot of fun had by everyone and I’m sure that one of my kids will probably ingest a pound of sand with his hotdogs and pancakes.

Dave Hyman

Ames Property Manager