Ever wonder why we spend $5-20 dollars on a candle to either use for ourselves or give as gifts? Yet we don’t realize that we throw out enough wax from expensive places like Pier1, Bath and Body Works, and Yankee Candle to make about 10 candles. Making your own candles is actually pretty simple. All […]

Moving to an urban area can be quite a change, most notably with how you get around the city. Public transportation is a great way to get where you need...

If someone were to ask me what my biggest passion is in terms of my home and my perspective as a renter, my absolute answer is handmade, sentimental décor. Why sentimental décor? In my opinion, the best part of my house has nothing to do with the walls or the architecture or the appliances or […]

I like to do my bit for the planet by doing things like recycling and not using plastic bags for my grocery shopping, but my girlfriend takes green issues even more seriously.  Recently she started trying out all kinds of DIY cleaning tips using eco-friendly products.  To my surprise, these strange concoctions made from things […]

Moving with cats can take a little forethought, whether you are relocating to an apartment across town, or one that is hundreds of miles away. Most moves involve taking the cat to its new home in a car, which can be quite a hassle for everyone involved — including the cat. If you try to […]

Falling on hard times can make it difficult to find the right living situation for you. Is it possible to rent an apartment after declaring bankruptcy?