The Modern Renter
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What to Buy Used vs. New for Your Apartment
Moving into an apartment with next to nothing beyond your clothes? Check out this savvy guide on what items to buy new and which to save on and buy used.
9 Things First-Time Renters Should Know
Make your first apartment move a positive and stress-free one with our advice on what first-time renters should expect.
How Can I Save Money for Emergencies?
Nobody sits down on a Saturday morning and thinks, “it’s time to plan for disaster.” The topic runs from mildly anxiety-inducing to full panic spiral, and the natural response is to close the tab and leave the conversation for a later date. But here’s the thing about an emergency fund: it’s the one financial chore that makes you less anxious the moment […]
Dog Park Etiquette: How to Take Your Dog to the Dog Park
Make the dog park experience amazing for your dog, other dog park users and yourself!
Plants Your Pets Should Avoid
You finally did it! Your apartment looks like a Pinterest board come to life. You bought that gorgeous trailing pothos, a statement monstera for the corner, and a cheerful bouquet of lilies to celebrate spring. But you perhaps failed to consider: do your pets like the aesthetic as much as you do? If you share your space with a dog, cat, or other furry roommate, […]
How to Cat-Proof Your Apartment
Cat-proofing your apartment: How to keep your tabby safe and your bank account full.
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.
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What Moves You? Favorite Moving Moments
Now that you’ve completed your apartment search, it’s time to move! Moving means many things to people. It may be an opportunity to start fresh, a time to gather with friends, or to sort through long lost items. Discover what people value the most about their moving moments. What was your favorite part of […]
Kitchen Pantry Organization
Along with past posts of junk drawer and closet organization, another important place in your apartment that needs to be organized is your pantry. When all of your food is organized, you can easily locate ingredients for recipes, and you will be more likely to notice if food has expired. Use these tips to help bring […]
4 Ways to Document Your Summer Travels
No matter how tech-savvy our world increasingly becomes, nothing has yet replaced the excitement of visiting a foreign country for the first time or the thrill of doing something that you’ve always dreamed of with your friends and/or family. What technology has, however, helped us to do is keep these memories alive by allowing us to […]
Must-Have Cleaning Supplies for Apartment Renters
Spring is here! When the plants show their buds, it’s time to glove-up and get cleaning! Check out this list of must-have cleaning supplies for renters.
Sharing a Refrigerator
Yesterday’s post included sharing bathrooms, so today we will discuss sharing refrigerators. Another common aspect of apartment living is having to share a refrigerator. Having three or more people sharing one food storage appliance can be tough. These guidelines will help in having an orderly refrigerator and clean food space. To share food or not […]