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...
Cleaning Green: Part One
One day as I was hunched over my tub, spraying heavy-duty bleach cleaner without a care in my small apartment bathroom that has no windows, the thought...
Living with Roommates: Tips on How to Make It Better
The lockdown has taught us that it does matter who you’re sharing a space with. For those who work remotely, being locked in an...
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...
Simple Home Improvement Projects You Can Make as a Tenant
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pantone Color of the Year
Pantone announced it's color of the year yesterday and the response was...underwhelming. Plenty of people made obligatory jokes about it being the "neutral of...
Small Apartment Space Solutions
Renting in a bustling metropolis or embarking on solo living adventures? Small apartments offer significant savings on bills and rent, but how can you...
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...













