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Everyone has that old item that could be turned into something great, but what? Read on for tips on repurposing old objects around your home!

Hello! Kelly here from Here Comes the Sun. I’m back to share some more ideas for small spaces. Small spaces come with their share of challenges. One big one is the lack of area for guests to gather during a party. Today I am sharing some Tips for Entertaining in a Small Space. More often […]

Mirrors have a purpose and we all know what that purpose is.  We need them to make sure we don’t walk out of our house looking like we just stepped out of bed or have something awful stuck between our teeth.   Now the fun part of decorating your home is to find fun and […]

Technological advances are happening on a daily basis.  This leads to an increasing number of gadgets being used in the home, and as a result, there are cables for these devices everywhere.  Having all these cables bunched up and out in the open can be a major eyesore, but as you will learn, it is […]

One great thing about renting is that your landlord will usually fix major problems with your unit, plus you won’t be responsible for the cost. But the downside is being on your landlord’s timeline; if they are responsible for a lot of rental units, it might take a day or two (or more) until they […]

Today, the ForRent.com DIY expert, Jon from the Sew Woodsy blog, stops by to show you how to make your own custom DIY tin can lanterns.  It’s an easy and unique way to spruce up your winter décor in your apartment! You Will Need: Tin Cans (as many as you need for your chosen phrase) […]

I grew up in California, and everyone I knew had a car. Even the corner market was a mile away, and no one wanted to walk that far! So imagine my surprise when I moved to Chicago after graduating from college, only to find out my car was more of a burden than a benefit! At […]

Just because you live in a small space doesn’t mean you can’t live large. Maximize the small space in your kitchen to create room to prep foods, save space in your refrigerator, and organize your cabinets and drawers to hold all of your dishes and silverware by using the tips below. Mountable Appliances Use mountable […]

The holidays are a great time to celebrate with family and friends, but don’t forget about your four-legged family members! Keep your pets safe during the holidays with these pet safety tips! Holiday Pet Safety Tips Make sure your pets have a great holiday season by following these safety tips! Decorating Do’s & Don’ts The first […]

One of the biggest challenges of living in an apartment is finding enough storage space for all of your things.  When you combine limited space with the inability to do any construction as a renter, your belongings can start to pile up.  Fear not, Jess & Monica from the East Coast Creative blog are here […]

You’re in college living on your own now, and you are responsible for cleaning your room. As crazy as it might sound, your room isn’t going to clean itself. Have you started to notice your floor is slowly disappearing, and your trash can is shrinking? If so, there is definitely something you can do about […]

Small changes can make a big difference when you are trying to breathe new life into your space. Not all DIY projects are expensive and cumbersome. In fact, some apartment improvement projects can be completed in under 5 minutes – and yes, you’ll still have money to go out with this weekend. How many times […]

A good way to lower your spending is to pay attention to your electricity use – often, there are ways to easily decrease your monthly energy bill while also providing benefits to the environment! Use energy-efficient light bulbs in all of your light fixtures. Energy-efficient bulbs use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last […]

When Homes.com and ForRent.com traveled down to Atlanta for the Crafting for Charity project, the team took on several DIY projects with the guidance of design expert Beth Hunter. One of those projects included revamping cork boards to show off the resident photos. If you’d like to try your hand at re-purposing old cork boards, […]

We are very excited that Kelly From Here Comes the Sun has stopped by to share with us some of her (awesome) rental decor solutions! Hello! My name is Kelly and I blog at Here Comes the Sun where I share easy and affordable DIY home decor, recipes and crafts. I’m thrilled to be here […]