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...
3 Tips When Moving In with a Stranger
If you're a renter, at some point you'll likely move in with a stranger. Ideally your new roommate will be delightful and result in...
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...
Movable Gadgets: Home Safety
Make safety your first priority when moving in to a new place. For the first article in our Movable Gadgets series, we have picked...
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...
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...
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...
5 things you need for your student apartment
Despite everyone’s best efforts, summer is winding down. If you’re heading to college this fall, you’ve probably either settled into your new place or...
The peaceful tenant’s guide to coping with noisy neighbors
You were so relieved to find what you thought was the perfect apartment, in what seemed like a quiet area. But now your dream...
Tips for Raising Kids in a Rental
More families than ever are choosing to live in an apartment, even with children. Renting a place can give you flexibility, the opportunity to...
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,...
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...













