Preparing for Seasonal Changes in Your Rental
One of the great things about renting is that you don’t have to take care of seasonal maintenance and preparation on your own. Your...
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...
How to be a zero-waste renter
The ice caps are melting. The air is becoming more polluted each day. Landfills are expanding at alarming rates.
Each person’s day-to-day activities and actions...
Tips on Renting a Place for the First Time
You’ve decided to venture out and rent a place of your own, and you finally feel as though you’ve arrived. You’re ready to embrace...
Pantone Color of the Year
Pantone announced it's color of the year yesterday and the response was...underwhelming. Plenty of people made obligatory jokes about it being the "neutral of...
How Color Affects Your Home. Light Silver
Gray has been the most popular neutral color for many years, and its popularity shows no signs of waning. While once, gray was associated...
Furnishing Your New Apartment Without Breaking the Bank
Congratulations on your new place! However, you may find yourself without a couch. Furnishing a new apartment on a budget can seem overwhelming, but...
Why Moving Often Costs More Than You Think
Moving can be a difficult process, both emotionally and physically. There’s the anxiety of settling in an unfamiliar city and the exhausting task of...
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,...
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...
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...
Moving to the Suburbs: Stay or Relocate?
Many often wonder, “Which is the better choice? The city or the suburbs?” Let's look at the perks and cons of moving to the...












