4 New Year’s Resolutions for 2015
Do you still make resolutions on New Year's Day? Even though I know the chance of them sticking is very slim, the organized list-making side...
Financial Advice for Couples Co-Renting an Apartment
It’s no secret that financial planning, spending habits, and debt management directly impact your choices, lifestyle, and relationships. Specifically, when it comes to finances...
How Color Affects Your Home. Bronze
Bronze is a classic period metal that naturally ages and has a much deeper, darker brown tone than aged brass. It has a typical...
Creating a temporary home office in a small apartment
Chances are high that you've had to change your working habits lately and transform your already small apartment into a workspace due to the...
Transform Your Rental Balcony or Patio into a Cozy Retreat
When you first moved into your rental, that small patio or balcony may have seemed like a charming feature. However, if you find yourself...
Best (removable) home tech for your apartment
As a veteran renter and avid internet shopper, I've spent many hours looking at home tech like smart locks and alarm systems that could...
3 Easy Ways to Spring Clean Your Apartment
Sorry, not trying to be rude, but your apartment is looking a little sad. It’s totally understandable. We’ve all spent the last few months...
Let There Be Light in your Rental
Moody indoor ambiance has a time and a place, but you don't always want it to be dark when you're trying to rent to someone. If...
5 things that will make your apartment feel like fall
The sun is starting to set earlier and nights out call for a jacket....unfortunately, summer might actually be ending. Since you're probably going to be...
Average Rent in Chicago
TL;DR: As of early 2026, the average rent in Chicago is about $2,450 per month, with studios around $1,700, one-bedroom apartments near $2,300, and...
How to be a zero-waste renter
The ice caps are melting. The air is becoming more polluted each day. Landfills are expanding at alarming rates.
Each person’s day-to-day activities and actions...
10 Small Space Storage Solutions for Rental Efficiency
Are you constantly battling with clutter in your rental property? Feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending struggle to find a place for everything in a...













