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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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Surprise Storage Ideas for Small Spaces Part 3: Kitchen
Kitchen The backs of cabinet doors offer oft-untapped space. Home improvement stores sell an array of wire shelving and wooden caddies that can be screwed to the insides of doors to hold everything from spices to sponges. You can also line cabinets with cork, magnet, chalk, or dry-erase boards to tack up recipes, jot grocery […]
Decorating with Color
I read some amazing tips from the Country Living website that will instantly refresh your decor by trying out a few new color shades. Given that most of our readers are apartment renters, these tips will accommodate those with limitations! I will be splitting up these ideas into five blog postings, one blog for each color. […]
Where can I find roommates?
Looking for roommates can be a real challenge. While it might be tempting to just split the bill and go your own separate ways, that isn’t how things usually go. Here are some good places to begin your search: • Your friends and family. If you can live with someone you already know than you […]
Pinterest Secret Boards
We squealed with delight when we realized you could have secret Pinterest boards. The first thing that came to my mind was that I could now have my “dream wedding” board without looking coo coo for CoCoa Puffs, as I am not exactly engaged. However, after giving it a little more thought, the secret boards truly […]
Decorating Basics For Your Studio Apartment
For the past four years, I have lived in studio apartments in rural New England right near the heart of Boston. To me, there is nothing more inviting than coming home to a cozy, comfortable space. Many people bypass the studio as they feel it will be a cramped, stuffy experience. However, with these quick […]
7 Strategies to Cut the Cost of Moving & Save
Moving from one place to another is expensive. Use these seven smart strategies for cutting costs on your next relocation!