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...
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...
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...
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...
Too Much Stuff? 3 Simple Steps for Downsizing
You did it! You found your dream apartment in the perfect location. Whether you’re a Baby Boomer downsizing or a Millennial moving for the...
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...
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...
The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Apartment Cool
As the temperature rises, it's time to optimize your apartment for the warmer months. Cooling down your living space is not only a matter...
How to Exercise in a Small Apartment
If working out more in 2016 was one of your New Year's resolutions, you've probably already discovered that getting to the gym in the gray,...
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...
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...
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...













