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8 Ways to Keep Your Pets Cool This Summer
Keep your pets cool and safe this summer with these five tips and guidelines for preparing to make the most of the heat, without all the risks.
How to Maximize Space in Your Kitchen Cabinets
Need More Space In Your Kitchen? The Best Ways To Make The Most Of Your Kitchen Cabinets. Here's Are Our Tips To Creating A Great Space In Your Kitchen.
3 Ways to Deal with Ugly Carpet In Your Rental
Ugly, dirty, or dated carpet in your rental can be frustrating. Use these three smart strategies for minimizing its effect and liking that carpet more!
How Can I Get Approved Without Making 3x the Rent?
You’ve found your dream property! Now, you’re ready to move in and start decorating, but first, you have to go through the application process. A rental application is a document required by landlords that gives them more background about who you are as a renter. It typically reviews your rental history, credit history, and income. […]
How to Update Your Address After You Move
Visit the post office, check your subscription lists, and don’t forget your bank! Here are the top places that your address needs to be updated, and how.
How to Inspect an Apartment Before You Move In
Before you move into your new apartment, it’s important to inspect the space carefully. During a quick tour, it’s easy to miss small issues that could turn into bigger- and more expensive- problems later. A thorough apartment inspection can help protect your security deposit, uncover maintenance concerns early, and ensure your new home is safe […]
How to Plan a Successful Move: A Stress-Free Guide
Learn how to plan a stress-free move with simple packing, decluttering, budgeting, and move-in tips to stay organized before moving day.
What to Know About Renting a Townhome for the First Time
Renting a townhome for the first time can feel like a major step up, and in many ways, it is. With more space, added privacy, and a neighborhood-style setting, townhomes appeal to renters who want something beyond the traditional apartment experience without committing to homeownership. If you’re considering making the switch, here’s what you need […]
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5 Clever Ways to Beautify Your Apartment Balcony
Get creative with your outdoor space and try these 5 clever ways to beautify your apartment balcony!
Lower Your Bills: A Guide To Getting The Best Utility Rates
Stay on budget. These money-saving and rent-smart tips and tricks are here to help you pick the most affordable utility suppliers in your zip code.
Dorm Room Necessities
Some things you don’t want to be caught moving in without: An alarm clock. Mom’s not around to wake you up for school anymore and you need to get to class on time! Get one. A computer. You could probably make it through college without one, but it won’t be fun for you. Laptops have […]
Be Sure to Do These 5 Things After Moving Into Your Rental
You may be itching to unpack, but first take some time to address five important details that will make your move-in safer, smarter and smoother later on.
Cleanliness in Your Home
If you are anything like me, you can’t be productive living in a mess. Even as a college student, I find myself incapable of studying in my apartment unless it is clean. It keeps me organized and relieves me of any unnecessary stress that would be added on top of my upcoming exam or test. […]
Condo vs. Apartment: Which Is Better for You?
Of all the rental property types, condos and apartments are the most difficult to distinguish. Unlike houses or townhomes, apartments and condos lack clear, physical distinctions that set them apart from one another. Still, there are several ways condos and apartments differ, even if they’re not seen on the surface. To decide which rental property […]