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,...
How Color Affects Your Home. Gunmetal
Deep, vibrant tones of turquoise and blue have been popular in kitchen and bathroom furniture for the past two years. As technology improves, it...
20 Ideas for Sending Neighbors Valentine’s Day Love
Valentine's Day is not only about romantic relationships, but also about showing appreciation for those we live with, including our roommates. Living with roommates...
Renter-Friendly Green Upgrades for Lasting Climate Benefits
If you are like the 31% of Gen Zers that love the idea of living in a two-bedroom apartment and you also want to...
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...
Preparing for Seasonal Changes in Your Rental
One of the great things about renting is that you don’t have to take care of seasonal maintenance and preparation on your own. Your...
How To: Soundproof Your Apartment
Nothing can make you despise your rental quicker than excessive noise. Like when you discover you have the kind of neighbors who do intense cardio at...
Roommate Survival Guide: Managing Conflict and Creating a Healthy Living Space
Are you sharing your rental space with a roommate who consistently bothers you, shows disrespect, or invades your personal space? Every home should ideally...
Are You or Your Landlord Responsible for Pest Problems?
Finding pests of any kind in your rental property is never a welcome experience. After spotting a pest in your residence, it’s understandable your...
Movable Gadgets: Home Safety
Make safety your first priority when moving in to a new place. For the first article in our Movable Gadgets series, we have picked...
How to Be a Good Roommate?
Whether you want to save money or just don’t want to live alone, roommates are a great option; however, living with someone can sometimes...
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...













