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...
Question of the Day: Would You Do This?
Would you ever transform a closet into a bedroom? As rent increases in popular cities like NYC, many families are trying to utilize any...
Pre-Winter Maintenance Tips for Renters (And What Your Landlord Should Do)
Once the temperatures drop, it’s time to prepare our homes for the winter months. Renters and landlords alike both share some of this responsibility....
Sleep Well: How New Mattress Companies Are Delivering
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...
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...
Insider Insights: The Latest Apartment Trends of 2024
As we stride into 2024, the landscape of apartment living continues to evolve, influenced by technological advancements, shifting demographics, and changing lifestyle preferences. Whether...
The best tech for your new apartment
Moving into a new apartment can be an exhilarating (and frustrating) experience as you settle in. You need to get a feel for the...
How Color Affects Your Home. Dark Vanilla
You'll never go wrong with this shade of medium-light brown. Even though Dark Vanilla is a light brown tone, it has become increasingly essential...
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...
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...
5 perks of living in a studio apartment
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...
The Perfect Apartment Based on Your Zodiac Sign. Part 2
Are you a Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, or Pisces looking for the perfect apartment? Your zodiac sign may have some influence on what...













