Articles for Tenants

TL;DR Chicago's best neighborhoods are Lincoln Park, River North, Gold Coast, Logan Square, Old Town, West Loop, Wicker Park and South Loop. We review all...

Is your rental home feeling a bit impersonal or lacking character? You're not alone. Making a rental home feel cozy, inviting and stylish while working...

TL;DR Rentals in Chantilly, VA sit above the Virginia average, but many people trade higher rent for good schools, homes, and quick access to D.C....

Who’s responsible for the repairs in rental properties? In most cases, that’s purely a landlord’s job. But to get everything fixed in a proper...

When I moved into my first apartment, I had no idea what to expect. I was excited to live on my own, but soon...

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...

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...

There is more to renting a property than simply looking at how it's laid out and the area it’s in. You should thoroughly examine...

The idea of living in a tiny house has captured the imagination of many, thanks to a growing movement that emphasizes minimalism and simplicity....

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...

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...

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...