Organizing

Are you planning to cook for the holidays this year? Cooking in a small kitchen can be really frustrating, but if you get creative about your kitchen storage you’ll find you probably have a lot more room than you thought! Here are a bunch of creative storage ideas and organization tips to help you make […]

Whether you live in a dorm on campus or in an off-campus apartment, you’ll most likely need to deal with neighbors at one point or another. Every experience is unique because neighbors can make or break your college life experience. Bad neighbors can keep you up all night when you have an exam the next […]

According to Census.gov, the two most crowded (densest) states in the U.S. are Washington D.C. and New Jersey.  Washington D.C. is a beautiful area, full of gorgeous cherry blossoms, spectacular museums, sights, and countless activities. In addition to beautiful sights, Washington D.C. has a population well over 630,000. In fact, there are approximately 10,000 people […]

Living in an apartment sometimes leaves you wanting more space, and can often make you feel as though your kitchen is constantly cluttered.  Extra plates, appliances and silverware can really add up over time, leaving your kitchen feeling cramped and disorganized.  Well, have no fear; ForRent.com is teaming up with Katie from Katie’s Cucina to […]

Moving to a new apartment can be exciting – after all, it provides a fresh start and an opportunity to decorate your space in a way that shows your personality. However, in order to get ready for the big move, you have to pack up all of your belongings! This may be the least exciting […]

Hi! I’m Jamie, I blog over at C.R.A.F.T. and I’ve lived in numerous rentals, most recently this south Florida apartment, we called Sunny. I’m here to tell you, you can make your rental cute and organized, and get this… you can do it on a budget. True story! This is the last blog of my […]

Hi! I’m Jamie, I blog over at C.R.A.F.T. and I’ve lived in numerous rentals, most recently this south Florida apartment, we called Sunny. I’m here to tell you, you can make your rental cute and organized, and get this… you can do it on a budget. True story! This is the last blog of my […]

Hi my rental living friends! I hope last weeks post gave you some good ideas to jazz up your rental bathroom. This week, we’re moving on to the office, AKA cluttered desk in the corner of your living room or bedroom. If you’re new here, I’m Jamie, I blog over at C.R.A.F.T. and I’ve lived […]

Hi my rental living friends! I hope last weeks post gave you some good ideas to jazz up your rental bathroom. This week, we’re moving on to the office, AKA cluttered desk in the corner of your living room or bedroom. If you’re new here, I’m Jamie, I blog over at C.R.A.F.T. and I’ve lived […]

Hi! I’m Jamie, I blog over at C.R.A.F.T. and I’ve lived in numerous rentals, most recently this south Florida apartment, we called Sunny. I’m here to tell you, you can make your rental cute and organized, and get this… you can do it on a budget. True story! I’m doing a 3 part series for […]

 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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

This week Tim Eyre, of Extra Space Storage, has supplied us with several creative storage ideas for your home!When you’re renting a tiny apartment, storage can be tricky, especially if the space doesn’t offer much in the way of functional closets and built-in units. While your landlord likely won’t sign off on new cabinet construction, you can […]

This week Tim Eyre, of Extra Space Storage, has supplied us with several creative storage ideas for your home!When you’re renting a tiny apartment, storage can be tricky, especially if the space doesn’t offer much in the way of functional closets and built-in units. While your landlord likely won’t sign off on new cabinet construction, you can […]