How Tenants Can Protect Themselves Against Summer Pests
For many people, the summer is the most anticipated time of the year. With summer comes warm weather, more opportunities for outdoor activities and...
How To: Soundproof Your Apartment
Nothing can make you despise your rental quicker than excessive noise. Like when you discover you have the kind of neighbors who do intense cardio at...
Creating a temporary home office in a small apartment
Chances are high that you've had to change your working habits lately and transform your already small apartment into a workspace due to the...
Thursday Design Inspiration: Fall
Okay, I guess it's time to admit fall is really coming. It's easy to focus on the negative (toting multiple sweaters to the office and...
5 things to do with the money you’re about to save...
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...
How to be a zero-waste renter
The ice caps are melting. The air is becoming more polluted each day. Landfills are expanding at alarming rates.
Each person’s day-to-day activities and actions...
10 Small Space Storage Solutions for Rental Efficiency
Are you constantly battling with clutter in your rental property? Feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending struggle to find a place for everything in a...
Who’s in Charge of Winter Yard Maintenance
The relationship between landlords and tenants is always a topic of discussion. When it comes to dividing the rental property responsibilities, there are bound...
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...
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...
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,...
How Color Affects Your Home. Bronze
Bronze is a classic period metal that naturally ages and has a much deeper, darker brown tone than aged brass. It has a typical...













