Cleaning Green: Part 2
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...
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...
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...
Waste Management Techniques and Recycling Tips for Rental Properties
When it comes to choosing an apartment, it’s important to consider everything from the appearance of the property to waste management. Finding an apartment...
Moving? 7 Tips for Downsizing Into an Apartment
Most of us are pretty darn good at accumulating stuff — and cleverly stashing it around our homes to give us the false security that...
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...
How to create rooms in a studio apartment
Cities are the future. In 2018, the majority of people on Earth – 55 percent of global populations – live in cities and that...
5 Smart Solutions for Organizing Your Small Kitchen
If you have a small kitchen, keeping it organized can be a challenge. But fear not, with a few simple solutions, you can optimize...
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,...
3 Home Decor Ideas To Celebrate Autumn
Even though fall is winding down and winter is about to hit, you can still bring a final burst of fall color and texture...
Let There Be Light in your Rental
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...
Pantone at Home 2016
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...













