Gillian Luce

If you’re anything like me, the idea of Father’s Day is a daunting one. Not because I don’t enjoy celebrating my father, I do! He’s an unbelievable man who has taught me so much and I love him dearly. But, because I am always at a loss of what to get him. What to get […]

Summer is here and everyone is antsy to get out of work and do something fun! But oh, what did you say…can’t go out because it costs an arm & a leg? That’s why we’ve assembled a list of relatively inexpensive activities for the summertime! Roller Blading-whether you have your own skates or not, this […]

Continuing our weekly trend, here is an article with some fantastic tips on how to refresh your home using the color blue! Bring the outdoors inside with a splash of sophisticated and refreshing blue! Make a bold statement by using deep blue. If you can’t paint, curtains are a great effect for your walls (especially […]

Ready for more decorating tips? This time we’re listing ideas with the chosen color red. The color red seems to be noticed more than other colors. Red cars have a notorious reputation for being pulled over more by cops because of the vibrant color. A small dose of a bold and vibrant red adds energy […]

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. […]

Happy Cinco De Mayo!! I’m not really sure what the plans are for this evening, however, I’m certain one thing is for sure….dessert! While searching for recipes online, I found this one particularly intriguing. I thought to myself, how can you have Mexican brownies??? Well, here is a very easy recipe to add to your […]

In the world of apartment living, we all know how important it is to create a multifunctional space. I can’t tell you how many pieces of furniture I have purchased with the thought of ‘hey, that can double as this!’ or something to that effect. When you’re living in a one or two bedroom apartment, […]

It’s time to get creative! If you’re decorating style is stuck in a rut but you have little to no money to do anything about it, check out these great ideas. Most don’t require you to purchase anything, just using things you already have in your house. But boy will these ideas do the trick! […]

With the housing market in a slump and apartment rates increasing, it’s easy to be hesitant about which to choose: Rent or Buy.  More and more apartment residents are thinking of ‘taking the plunge’ so to speak. In fact, very close friends of mine even went as far as speaking with a realtor and looking […]

If you’re a renter you know the difficulties behind adding a little personality and color to your apartment. Restrictions like ‘no painting’ doesn’t allow for very much creative freedom. And given that your apartment is your space, your personal retreat from the rest of the world; it’s hard to be surrounded by bare white walls. […]

I was watching TLC’s ‘Take Home Chef’ this morning while at the gym and I saw this decadent dessert that I must share. This is a dish I definitely plan on making for Valentine’s Day. When I saw how easy it was to prepare and how delicious it looked, it made me want to hop […]

Are you prepared for Valentines Day? We all know there is a lot of pressure to pick out the perfect gift. And if you’re not into homemade gifts, it makes searching for one the only option. Well, we’ve provided some great tips of ‘What NOT to buy for Valentine’s Day’ to help narrow it down, […]

As most of us renters know, while closet space is a nice amenity to have, it isn’t usually one of our top choices for narrowing down apartments. Therefore, we are usually stuck with whatever closet space we are given in the apartment we choose. And while a closet the size of Harry Potters Room under […]

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 […]

With the holidays so near, I know everyone is searching for the perfect holiday treat to make! ForRent.com wants to provide you with our holiday recipe tips. The first six are regarding essential holiday pantry items and the remaining six are holiday treat recipes! 6 Essential Holiday Pantry Items: Chocolate Morsels Pam Cooking Spray Vanilla […]