Apartment Life

Moody indoor ambiance has a time and a place, but you don't always want it to be dark when you're trying to rent to someone. If...

Even though fall is winding down and winter is about to hit, you can still bring a final burst of fall color and texture...

Pantone went really crazy this year and released not one, but TWO colors of the year for 2016. The pastel-rose hue and periwinkle blue...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Discovering that your rental property has been burglarized is a distressing experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. However, with a well-prepared plan in...

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...

If working out more in 2016 was one of your New Year's resolutions, you've probably already discovered that getting to the gym in the gray,...

Just because you're in a rented space doesn't mean you can't infuse it with holiday cheer and style. We've curated a collection of creative...

In case you missed part one, I'm testing out natural house cleaning supplies to see what works and what doesn't. This time around I focused...