How to Grow Food In Your Apartment
I could dream about having a garden all day long (especially when I'm watching the Netflix series Cooked and listening to Michael Pollan tell...
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...
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...
Renter-Friendly Green Upgrades for Lasting Climate Benefits
If you are like the 31% of Gen Zers that love the idea of living in a two-bedroom apartment and you also want to...
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...
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...
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...
Simple Home Improvement Projects You Can Make as a Tenant
Renting is a popular option for many Americans. As of 2019, there were over 44 million renters in the U.S., and just under 20...
When Your Apartment is Your Office
Lately more and more offices are becoming "global" and allowing employees to work from home wherever they are. As a result, lots of people are...
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...
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...
First-Time Renter Checklist: 10 Things To Follow For Success
Renting an apartment or house for the first time can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. To make the process as smooth as possible,...













