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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Pre-Winter Maintenance Tips for Renters (And What Your Landlord Should Do)
Once the temperatures drop, it’s time to prepare our homes for the winter months. Renters and landlords alike both share some of this responsibility....
Should You Buy Smaller Furniture for Your Rental?
Common sense dictates that when you live in a small space, you don't want too many big pieces of furniture. At the same time,...
To Rent or Own? A Look at the Pros and Cons...
If you're considering renting an apartment, it's important to weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks before making a decision. Whether you're a student, a...
Financial Advice for Couples Co-Renting an Apartment
It’s no secret that financial planning, spending habits, and debt management directly impact your choices, lifestyle, and relationships. Specifically, when it comes to finances...
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...
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...
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...
