Apartment Living

Moving into a new rental community can be an exciting moment in one’s life. Whether you’re moving into your own place for the first time ora seasoned renter, having a haven of rest with outstanding amenities is always rewarding for a renter. The notion exists that in order to make changes to your home, you […]

Need more storage, but are short on space? Incorporating multi-functional furniture is a great solution to help maximize space. ForRent.com suggests using one or all of the following suggestions to help you get started with a clutter-free and organized apartment!

Most apartment dwellers are in one of three categories. You’re totally in love with your space and you can’t wait to host your next shindig. Your space is ‘meh’, just okay and it’s always in the stage of being updated. Your living quarters make you cringe inside because you feel as though you’ve just walked […]

It’s a New Year and a new you!  Discovering a new meaning for all the old things around the house is what the New Year is about!  Check out these tips for enhancing existing items around your apartment.

Being a renter may pose obstacles when it comes to decorating; but that doesn’t mean you can’t add a little personality to your neutral space. Looking at non-permanent solutions for your apartment is easy and often is most cost effective. Here are ways to revamp your blank canvas:

 The New Year presents us with opportunities for a fresh start.  New Year, new home and new organizational space!  You know that pile of clothes, accessories and plethora of hair products?  They aren’t going to sort themselves. (Where’s Mary Poppins when we need her?) Instead of dreading this time, embrace it with a simple approach: […]

Over the years we have seen technology transform lives. Long gone are the days where cell phones are the latest trends; now it’s which Smartphone and/or tablet are you packing? We are also noticing that technology is transforming stereotypes of what it can do for us.  Social media gives us the ability to connect with […]

As renters, we are always seeking multi-purpose pieces and space-saving ideas.  One trend we can get behind is multi-purpose technology systems, such as gaming consoles. Gaming consoles are becoming more a part of your lifestyle beyond just playing video games.  The features offered now fully integrate with your apartment lifestyle through fitness apps, social media […]

With the holidays right around the corner, we’re graced with beautiful lights, delicious food and  spending time with friends and family. Holidays can be beautiful but sometimes they can also bring out the funny, the unlikely and sometimes the down-right crazy. We’ve pulled together some of the more, ahem, eclectic things we’ve seen this holiday […]

If you’re in a loft, tall bookshelves can do double-duty as room dividers. Or, you can place them on casters and hinge two together to form a custom folding door perfect for hiding an open closet or laundry room. For hidden storage, dress a Parsons table with a skirt to hide a modular shelving unit […]

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 […]

This week Tim Eyre, of Extra Space Storage, has supplied us with several creative storage ideas for your home! Living Room/Office The key to keeping your apartment clean is to avoid surface build-up in the common area, and for that, hinged lids are an apartment dweller’s best friends. Utilize a trunk or tray-topped storage ottoman […]

Want to get the best samples sent to your apartment doorstep? Subscription-based sample distribution services are on a roll. Companies like Birchbox and Cravebox send monthly samples of high-end products, including Stila, BIC, Zoya and Kleenex . This allows the subscriber to “try it before they can buy it.” An office favorite of ours is Birchbox, […]

I had to make them. I had to. They were beautiful and called to me. They went by the name  ‘Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes’ or, as I liked to refer to them, ‘Heaven on Earth.’ My rendition of these teeny, fabulous morsels were not nearly as gorgeous as the Pinterest version, but they were delicious and I […]

Half of first marriages in the U.S. end in divorce[9], and money is the number one reason.[10] Coupon and discounts only go so far, so to face more money (and possibly your marriage) consider getting a little creative. Have Your Wedding Sponsored[3] A wedding costs $20,000 on average. Why not get creative to save cash? […]