Tips & Tricks for Renters
Here’s What You Need to Know If You Want to Break the Lease Early
When renting, breaking the lease on your apartment can feel like a big step — and it’s not always an…
Should You Stay or Should You Go? A Renter’s Guide to Lease Renewals in 2025
As your lease expiration date approaches, you’re faced with a crucial decision: Should you opt for a lease renewal or…
Holiday Decor Burn Out? Avoid Decision Fatigue With These Tips From Interior Designers
If you find yourself struggling to find last-minute decor ideas, you might be burnt out from all the noise surrounding…
Maximizing Energy Efficiency: How to Lower Your Bills While Renting in 2025
The new year is just around the corner, and while many are sweating over gym memberships or attempting to Marie…
Holiday Fun Without the FOMO: The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Away From Loved Ones
Are you feeling the holiday blues because you can’t host a massive family gathering in your rental? Or maybe you’re…
How to Pick the Best Christmas Tree for a Small Apartment
When the holiday season rolls around, even the tiniest apartment deserves its fair share of festive sparkle. Sure, your rental…
How to Negotiate Rent: Simple Tips and Effective Strategies
Renting a home can strain your budget, but negotiating rent is a possibility many renters overlook. While not every landlord…
Tips for Reducing Noise in Rental Apartments: Simple Soundproofing Ideas for Renters
Living in a rental apartment has its perks, but dealing with background noise is a common challenge for renters, especially…
Small Apartment Hack: How Murphy Beds Help Maximize Compact Spaces
Living in a small apartment definitely has its charm — as well as its challenges. Even though the average apartment…
Hidden Storage Spots You Haven’t Thought of for Your Apartment
As apartment size is generally trending down, space in rental apartments comes at a premium, particularly when it comes to…
The Nitty-Gritty of Paying the Fair Amount: Prorated Rent Explained
Article updated November 2024 After days, weeks, or even months of searching, you’ve finally found a rental apartment or house…
Rental-Friendly Upgrades for a More Welcoming Apartment
Renters often dream of transforming their apartments into cozy and welcoming homes, yet many hesitate because they don’t want to…
When Is the Best Time to Rent? Here Are 5 Advantages of Renting in Off-Season
Looking for an apartment during the peak rental season can feel like a real struggle. When everyone’s searching at once,…
Is Renters Insurance Required? Here’s What You Need to Know
As a renter, you’ve probably heard the term “renters insurance” thrown around. But what exactly does it mean, and more…
7 Genius Ways to Maximize Space in a Small Apartment
Living in a small apartment can sometimes feel like a game of Tetris — every piece of furniture must fit…
Spooktacular Halloween Door Decoration Ideas for Crafty Renters
As the crisp autumn air settles in and leaves begin to turn, there’s no denying that Halloween is just around…
Bring the Fall Vibes Indoors With These DIY Stovetop Potpourri Blends
There’s something magical about fall, right? That crispness in the air, the sight of leaves turning into warm hues of…
Smart Transportation Alternatives for Car-Free Renters in Big Cities
Living in a big city without a car can be both liberating and challenging: While you’re free from the burdens…
Decluttering for Families: How to Get Everyone on Board This Fall
Fall is here! The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and let’s face it — your living room is…
Entryway Essentials: Tips for Crafting a Stylish Entryway in Your Rental
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your entryway is no exception. Whether…
Beyond the Tote: 7 Reusable Kitchen Essentials You Haven’t Considered Yet
If you’re a renter who’s into eco-friendly living, you’ve probably already got a bunch of reusable tote bags for your…
Fire Safety 101: Must-Know Tips for Apartment Renters
When you think about renting an apartment, fire safety probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. You’re most…
Meal Prep Tips for Busy College Students Sharing a Kitchen
College life — the perfect blend of cramming for exams, chugging coffee, and attempting to cook in a kitchen that…
Managing Stress in Small Spaces: Relaxation Tips for Student Living
Student living often means embracing cozy spaces that are big on character but sometimes short on square footage. Whether you’re…
Best Home Gadgets for Students: Smart Tech for Back-to-School Season
With the back-to-school season upon us, student renters are gearing up to find an apartment for rent and make their…
7 Essential Items Every Renter Needs in Their Emergency Kit
As a renter, you might not have as much control over your living situation as homeowners do in case of…
How to Save on Utilities: A Renter’s Guide to Cutting Costs
As a renter, you might think you have little control over your utility bills. After all, you don’t own the…
Leaving on a Jet Plane? First, Prep Your Apartment in 10 Easy Steps
The thrill of booking a plane ticket, the anticipation of a new adventure, that satisfying out-of-office email auto-reply — there’s…
10 Ways to Be More Sustainable as a Renter in Miami
As climate change poses increasing challenges to coastal cities, Miami has taken significant steps to mitigate its impact and create…
Biggest Signs That Your Potential Roommate Isn’t Right For You
Choosing a roommate is like finding a new best friend to share your fridge, your living room and fight over…