Decorating

Recently ForRent.com and Jamie from the C.R.A.F.T. blog held a Google Hangout on Air where we showed just how easy it is to create custom artwork for your apartment. While painting your walls may not be an option in your apartment, there are plenty of ways to spruce up your space that aren’t permanent and […]

Everyone wants a unique and personalized apartment space, but purchasing artwork and décor pieces can really add up. Is it possible to personalize your space without emptying your wallet? Yes! Join ForRent.com and Jamie from C.R.A.F.T. on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 9pm EDT for a Google Hangout and discover how to create custom DIY […]

When it comes to moving, some people relocate for a new job, to attend college, or just to be closer to family and friends. Others choose to move for more opportunities or for a better lifestyle fit. What important factors should you consider before packing up your apartment and your life for a big move? […]

When trying to decide how to decorate your apartment, sprucing up your walls is a quick and simple way to add your personal touch. Painting may not be an option – however, decals are an easy, non permanent solution to give your apartment a personalized and modern look. Wall decals are the perfect way to […]

If you are moving to a University of Florida off-campus apartment, there are a few basic life skills that you need to know in order to live without your mom for the next 9 months. This includes learning how to clean your clothing, how to feed yourself, and how to keep your apartment clean. Yes, […]

I am in love with Pinterest. I love everything about Pinterest. I love the pin descriptions, I love the images, and I certainly love the recipes. (Not trying to brag, but I am pretty good at eating.) I have found so many delicious recipes on Pinterest, I feel like they were made just for me, […]

Today, Mandi from Vintage Revivals has stopped by our blog to share some great thrift store secrets with us that will help you score big! There are 2 constants when it comes to Thrifting. The smell, and the huge amounts of random crap that you will find.  The good news though is that there is […]

    By now, all of the leaves have changed colors and are starting to fall from the trees in many regions throughout the country. Fall is slowly beginning to turn into Winter, but before we start getting out the winter coats and waiting for the first snow to fall, its time to think about the Thanksgiving meal. […]

Within time, many of us find ourselves surrounded by clutter of papers and other items that don’t seem to have a place but are also things we hesitate to throw away. It might be an item that was given to us by a person who means a lot to us, or maybe we acquired the […]

Most of us have been fortunate enough to have had our own rooms for almost all of our lives.  Now you’re about to head off to college and you realize not only are you expected to share a room, but the room is about the size of a large closet.  So what can you do […]

Why do today what you can put off till tomorrow?  Right?  This is the kind of thought that gets a lot of us into some very deep holes.  Allowing yourself to put off assignments and due dates again and again causes you to dread the final day.  Often you’re left cramming weeks worth of work […]

These 5 tips will help you keep your Apartment feeling organized and clean, and they won’t take much effort from you!  Do them everyday for a tidy home.   1.  Always make your bed in the morning.  Smooth those sheets, pull up the comforter, and straighten a few pillows.  A straight bed makes the bedroom […]

If you have some room to garden, you’ll need to think about what types of plants you want to have and how much time you are willing to spend on the area. Here are some gardening tips for your apartment yard: Flowers. If you choose to go with flowers, have a plan. Are you looking […]

Living in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t go green. There are many little things you can do that will result in energy savings and support the environment. Here are a few green living tips to get started if you aren’t doing them already… Starter Tips for Green Living In Your Household: Recycle. Find out what your apartment […]

Natural gas energy savings aren’t only available to those who own a home. Knowing a few things about how to reduce this energy expense can be a benefit to anyone renting an apartment as well. Here are some terrific tips that are pretty easy to employ:Lower the thermostat setting when you are home and put […]