Apartment Life

  You're already more adept than Marie Kondo at paring down your stuff. If you live in 250 square feet of space, you probably don't...

Moving into an old building has perks like interesting architecture and historical charm, but it can lead to modern-day frustrations. This becomes pretty obvious as...

柴染 (also known as Fushizome in Japan) is a traditional Japanese color. Brushwood-dyed is the direct translation of the term.  Fushizome is the color of...

You were so relieved to find what you thought was the perfect apartment, in what seemed like a quiet area. But now your dream...

Whether or not you believe in making resolutions at the start of a new year, sometimes it just feels good to sit down and set...

A garden balcony can give you endless hours of serene pleasure, and the nice thing about such a haven is the fact that you...

Cities are the future. In 2018, the majority of people on Earth – 55 percent of global populations – live in cities and that...

When it comes to choosing an apartment, it’s important to consider everything from the appearance of the property to waste management. Finding an apartment...

Renting is a popular option for many Americans. As of 2019, there were over 44 million renters in the U.S., and just under 20...

Winter is always long, and by time March rolls it’s nice to have something to remind you that the dead, frozen landscape won’t last...

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...

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...