When trying to create a look for your new apartment, I’m sure many colors pop into your mind. Either you want your favorite color or perhaps a color scheme you had in your old place. Regardless, before you start decorating; check out some helpful tips for color combinations that work well together. You could use […]
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6 Holiday Tips for Your Pets
The holiday season is officially here! That means delicious food, ornaments, guests, decorations and many more things that can get your furry family members into trouble. Check out these six tips to keep your pets safe this season. Seasonal Plants Can Be Harmful Did you know that poinsettias, holly, and mistletoe are all potentially poisonous […]
Things to Do Before You Leave Your Apartment for Winter Break
Winter break is fast approaching and that means a solid three to four weeks off for a lot of college students, which is amazing. It’s a well-deserved break from all the cramming for finals and allows for a good amount of time back home with family and friends. But if you are currently living in an […]
College Apartment Life vs Dorm Life
College living situations can be pretty tricky at times. To rent or not to rent? Clearly, both dorms and off-campus apartments each have their advantages and disadvantages, but which option is ideal for you? College Dorms First, let’s take a look at dorm life. At many colleges and universities, if you aren’t a commuter, you are […]
Living Back Home During the Summer – How to Survive
So now you are living back at home with your parents during the summer. How has that been going for you? Uh huh…that’s what we thought. Once you get that taste of freedom, it’s hard to go back to how it used to be. However, we have a little news for you, it isn’t easy […]
July 4th Celebrations: College Editions
ForRentUniversity.com® certainly hopes summer has been treating you well. Whether taking it easy or hitting up the summer classes to get ahead, everyone should stop and celebrate America! The Fourth of July is just around the corner and America wants you to have a good time. Seriously, we asked her. She said it was cool. […]
How to Go About Asking Parents for Money
Odds are, if you are currently in college, you may not be the richest person in the world. College and being broke go hand in hand. It’s like they were made for each other. And thanks to student loans, most college grads STILL know the feeling. There comes a time during your college career where […]
What to Expect If You Have to Break Your Lease
Let’s start out by stating, if you don’t have to break your lease, then definitely don’t. It can save you time and money in many cases, however, life happens. Things sneak up on us and the future is shady at best. So if you are looking into breaking your lease, there are a few […]
Party-Proofing Your Apartment
It’s no hidden secret that college students like to party. In fact, it may be a college student’s favorite thing to do. So, naturally, once one finds their very first off-campus apartment, throwing a welcome party (or many welcome parties) is at the top of the list. However, let’s take a second to consider that […]
A Tour of the Sacramento Area: Summertime Amenities
While apartment hunting, take time to consider the various amenities offered by different communities to help you enjoy summer to the fullest with your friends and family!
ForRentUniversity.com – Care Packages
College is more than likely the first time your child really is out there on their own. It takes awhile to get your bearings, which is why so many college freshman live off ramen noodles and save all their laundry for when they come home. They will figure out how to take care of themselves […]
How-to Create a Custom Hot Cocoa Bar
Nothing is quite as soothing as a good cup of hot cocoa on a cold, winter day. It’s delicious, comforting and makes you feel like a kid all over again! Try out this hot cocoa bar the next time you have your friends and family over. It’s easy to set up, and everybody will love […]
Local Love: 14 of the Best Local Sports Bars in the United States
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. Sometimes what you need is a good sports bar!
Watch all the Games for a Fraction of the Price: A Primer to Cord-cutting
What happens when the price of cable just gets too expensive? Well, it might be time to cut the cord.