Apartment Life

Are you sharing your rental space with a roommate who consistently bothers you, shows disrespect, or invades your personal space? Every home should ideally...

Last year I adopted a cat from a local shelter and brought him home to my apartment. Since then I’ve spend a lot time...

Hey, good news: the rising cost of renting a place is steadily slowing down. Why the change? According to this article, it's because of...

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...

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...

If you have a small kitchen, keeping it organized can be a challenge. But fear not, with a few simple solutions, you can optimize...

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...

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...

During the pandemic, pets were a bright spot for many people. Many of us found new hobbies like knitting, making sourdough bread, painting, etc....

When you first moved into your rental, that small patio or balcony may have seemed like a charming feature. However, if you find yourself...

Moving into a new apartment can be an exhilarating (and frustrating) experience as you settle in. You need to get a feel for the...

Do you still make resolutions on New Year's Day? Even though I know the chance of them sticking is very slim, the organized list-making side...