Articles for Tenants

Rental life can be stressful, we’re here to help. In the tenants section of Four Walls you’ll find temporary home decor ideas, tips for negotiating with your landlord, and more.

Getting Your Deposit Back: Move-out Cleaning Tips

The greatest advantage of not owning a property of your own is that you can always move when your financial situation changes. In these...

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...

8 Tips for DIY Balcony Gardening

A garden balcony can give you endless hours of serene pleasure, and the nice thing about such a haven is the fact that you...

3 Ways to Find the Best Student Housing

How many of you have searched for student housing? Sometimes the search can get rough. My approval process for finding student housing is almost...

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...

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...

What To Do In Chicago (2026): A Guide For Renters In...

TL;DR: Chicago has plenty to do for families, career-driven individuals, couples, and seniors alike. From free attractions like parks and museums to high-end luxury,...

Understanding The Pros And Cons Of Living In Salt Lake City

Are you looking for somewhere new to live, and Salt Lake City, Utah is one of your options? Before you can fully commit to...

How To Make a Rental Feel Like a Forever Home

For many people, renting is an accessible way to have their own space within a budget that’s not a huge commitment. This is particularly...

How to create rooms in a studio apartment

Cities are the future. In 2018, the majority of people on Earth – 55 percent of global populations – live in cities and that...

Best Neighborhoods for Families in Salt Lake City

It’s no secret that young families love Salt Lake City. After all, there aren’t too many urban areas in the United States that offer...

Ask A Landlord: Can I DIY?

For our new "Ask a Landlord" series we'll be asking real property owners for their advice about your burning questions. This time we asked Cynthia...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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