Bath Tub Care Instructions

Bathtubs throughout the apartment complex have been professionally resurfaced and re-coated, bringing them to virtually brand new condition. DO NOT USE any suction mat of any kind on the floor of your bathtub. Doing so will damage the surface of the bathtub. Before cleaning your bathtub, please review and follow the cleaning instructions below to avoid damaging the new coating … Read More

Surry Power Plant Siren Test Schedule

Dominion Power’s  Surry Nuclear Power Station, located in Surry, VA (to the south of Williamsburg, across the James River) supplies power to the Tidewater Area. Full-scale tests of the Early Warning Siren System (EWSS) surrounding the Surry Power Station are scheduled four (4) times a year on the second Wednesday of every third month at approximately 11:10 am. NOTE: One … Read More

Simple Kitchen Safety Tips

Kitchen safety is paramount, especially in multi-family buildings and apartments.  Your kitchen is the most dangerous room in your apartment.  According to the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) research, cooking is the leading cause of home fires.  Two of every five home fires begin in the kitchen-more than any other place in the home.  Cooking fires are also the leading cause … Read More

The Importance of Renters Insurance

NOTE: If you take possession of your apartment without a renters insurance policy, you will be doing so at your own risk, and you will be in breach of your lease!     Per their lease agreement. every tenant who lives at King & Queen Apartments is required to purchase a renters insurance policy. You probably do not realize the importance … Read More

Energy Conservation Tips & Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Utility Costs

Lowering your monthly utility costs can be as easy as acquiring some habits and a few simple lifestyle changes.  Here are some energy conservation tips and some simple ways to reduce your monthly utility bills. Water Conservation Keeping your shower time under 5 minutes could save up to 1,000 gallons a month. Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If … Read More

If you need help with a maintenance repair…

Need help with a maintenance repair? Let’s face it, things break, quit working and leak.  If something needs to be fixed in your apartment, it’s important to know when to contact maintenance.  Here is some information about maintenance fix problems in your apartment.   Be aware of typical maintenance repair assistance. If something breaks that was part of your apartment … Read More

Prevent Kitchen Fires!

From the article, Prevent Kitchen Fires! found on Williamsburg Fire Department’s Website Prevent Kitchen Fires at King & Queen Apartments! Fire Prevention Week ~ October 6th – 12th, 2013 It’s time for Fire Prevention Week, and from October 6-12 the Williamsburg Fire Department is joining forces with the non-profit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind residents to ‘Prevent Kitchen Fires.’ During … Read More

City of Williamsburg Noise Ordinance – Article V

King & Queen Apartments is located in Downtown, Williamsburg, VA in the Historical Preservation District. The City of Williamsburg Noise Ordinance – Article V – is enforced on a routine basis. The City of Williamsburg, through the Williamsburg Police Department, has the authority to impose stiff fines on loud behavior including, but not limited to, loud parties, loud groups and … Read More

Be Proactive About Bugs and Pests

The following are instructions on how to be proactive about bugs and pests and how to prepare your apartment for a pest control treatment: Pests (ants, roaches & mice) will not leave favorable areas unless they are forced out.  If food, water and shelter are available, the pest population will multiply rapidly.  The key is to minimize or eliminate the resources needed by … Read More