How Color Affects Your Home. Fushizome
柴染 (also known as Fushizome in Japan) is a traditional Japanese color. Brushwood-dyed is the direct translation of the term.
Fushizome is the color of...
Transform Your Rental Balcony or Patio into a Cozy Retreat
When you first moved into your rental, that small patio or balcony may have seemed like a charming feature. However, if you find yourself...
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...
Best of CES 2016
Last week all the fancy tech companies headed to Las Vegas for a little something called CES (Consumer Electronics Show). Amidst the smart cars and...
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...
How to make your studio apartment feel bigger
A studio apartment is many things. It can be the first taste of freedom for a post-grad or an affordable lived-in home for a...
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...
Budget Décor Ideas for Small Rental Homes
Moving to a new home gives you an opportunity to redo the entire interior. We all love living in places that are a manifestation...
5 things your renters insurance policy doesn’t cover
Renters insurance is a big help when your property is lost, broken or stolen. It’s also a big help when you accidentally damage your...
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...
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...
Apartments vs. Flats: Exploring Linguistic Differences in Residential Living
While British and American English share many similarities, there are also notable differences, particularly when it comes to describing living spaces. Let's explore the...













