Adopting a Cat? Read This First!
Last year I adopted a cat from a local shelter and brought him home to my apartment. Since then I’ve spend a lot time...
Too Much Stuff? 3 Simple Steps for Downsizing
You did it! You found your dream apartment in the perfect location. Whether you’re a Baby Boomer downsizing or a Millennial moving for the...
10 Clever Rental Home Decorating Tips You’ve Never Thought Of Before
Is your rental home feeling a bit impersonal or lacking character? You're not alone. Making a rental home feel cozy, inviting and stylish while working...
The peaceful tenant’s guide to coping with noisy neighbors
You were so relieved to find what you thought was the perfect apartment, in what seemed like a quiet area. But now your dream...
How to Grow Food In Your Apartment
I could dream about having a garden all day long (especially when I'm watching the Netflix series Cooked and listening to Michael Pollan tell...
A Simple Fix for Annoying Cabinets
This blog post might seem kind of random, but I recently fixed a problem that has been plaguing my apartment for months and thought it...
8 Tips for DIY Balcony Gardening
A garden balcony can give you endless hours of serene pleasure, and the nice thing about such a haven is the fact that you...
How to Keep Your Apartment Cool
Summer is the best. Except when you don't have air conditioning in your four story walk-up and you spend those hazy summer nights Googling,...
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...
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...
Who’s in Charge of Winter Yard Maintenance
The relationship between landlords and tenants is always a topic of discussion. When it comes to dividing the rental property responsibilities, there are bound...
5 things you need for your student apartment
Despite everyone’s best efforts, summer is winding down. If you’re heading to college this fall, you’ve probably either settled into your new place or...
