Finding reliable pet care is easier than you think in Arlington and the Washington, DC area!  You can be sure with these highly-rated pet care professionals that your pooch or kitty will be well cared for, whether you leave them at home at Crystal Square or bring them to board at an overnight kennel. The hardest part will be leaving your loving furry friend... [Read more...]

The winter is beautiful in Arlington, but it doesn't always seem that way when you have to face the bitterness of it. When you go to your Crystal Square apartment after a long day out facing the cold, all you are gonna want is to slip into your favorite lounge clothes and—well—lounge around. The perfect way to get that instant I-love-my-apartment-because-it's-cozy... [Read more...]

Being a more affordable suburb of Washington DC, it's no wonder that Arlington, Virginia has quickly become one of the best cities in the country for young professionals to live, work, and play.  The Crystal Square community in Arlington offers sleek, modern, and luxurious high-rise living conveniently located near the Metro, shopping, restaurants, and trendy... [Read more...]

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 6 at 2am. This is the time of year for clocks to “fall back” and give you an extra hour in your day if you can time it right! Most people aren’t going to be awake at 2am unless they’re late night owls, so set your clocks back before bed. Don’t forget  that many of your clocks and devices might have automatic... [Read more...]

Fall is the perfect time to invite a new best friend into your home. Each month I will try and feature different pets up for adoption near Crystal City apartments. This month will be pups in the area. Make sure, however, that you always discuss with the Crystal City leasing office about taking in any new pets. They'll go over the pet policy with you and would... [Read more...]

Fall has officially begun, and that means it’s time to stock up on a few containers of Airborne and wash your hands a little more frequently to ward off the threat of cold-weather bugs. If you’re interested in keeping your pet healthy, too, there are a few fall-time precautions you can take. 1.  Increase Calories:  If your pet spends a lot of time... [Read more...]

The weather outside is still wet and getting dangerous with flash flood warnings in affect for Fairfax County. Be careful in your attempts to travel around town, especially in the Arlington and Washington, DC areas. If you can help it, do not try to attempt travel, especially if there are road closures in or around the area. Use this Red Cross Flood Safety... [Read more...]

We hope everyone is excited for a long Labor Day weekend! The office of Crystal Square Apartments will be CLOSED on Monday, September 5 in commemoration of the holiday, but you can still enjoy the amenities of the complex! We will return to regular business hours on Tuesday. Regular office hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am - 7pm Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday:... [Read more...]

Labor Day weekend gives you a break from those "Long Days Nights" the Beatles sang so passionately about. Take the weekend to relax, spend time with loved ones, or explore the great events going on around Washington, DC that weekend. In fact, you might even choose to catch the British Invasion at the Gaylord National Resort from September 1-5. Tickets... [Read more...]

I have always loved farmers markets.  When I was young, I can remember walking with my parents through busy stalls of bright produce, trying to convince them that I needed a cream cheese pastry from the neighboring vendor because I “forgot” to eat breakfast. Now, I still love going to the market.  I can support local growers, buy healthy, organic goods... [Read more...]

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