Renter’s Advice and Resources

Decorating

Create Your Own Kitchen Clothespin Memo Board

Nancy Burgess

 · Jan 3, 2012

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There are always notes, photos, children’s artworks and holiday cards you want to keep visible in your kitchen. A memo board project is a great alternative to the more traditional front-of-the-refrigerator display palate. How can it be done using an inexpensive and fun arts and crafts project for the whole family? Grab a package of […]

Decorating is fun, organizing is even more fun and chalkboard paint ties it all together in the kitchen. There are many different options and ideas for using this creative paint. There are walls, cabinets and appliances just waiting to be painted, and then the fun really begins. You can cover an entire wall or create […]

Nancy Burgess

 · Nov 14, 2011

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We watch our children grow inch-by-inch, documenting each minor increment on a personalized growth chart along the way. The traditional means is to mark such growth spurts with a permanent marker or a notch on the doorframe in the kitchen or a parent’s closet. The growth chart withstands the test of time, forever etched for all […]

Nancy Burgess

 · Oct 24, 2011

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When room storage space is at a premium, specifically in an apartment that offers no attic or cellar space, look up! There is plenty of unused space at ceiling height that can be creatively transformed into a useful storage area. Top of the Kitchen Cabinets Many kitchen cabinets are not hung flush with the ceiling. […]

Oh My Apartment

 · Oct 10, 2011

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Furnishing an apartment can be more expensive than you think, unless you turn to flea market finds for the majority of your purchases. You can find many items in excellent or refurbishable condition if you know how to hunt for the best deals. Step 1: Scour the Classifieds Pay attention to the classifieds section of your […]

Staff Writer

 · Jul 12, 2011

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Hawaii party decorations are essential to creating the illusion of a tropical getaway when throwing a Hawaiian party. When decorating your apartment, you may not have a lot of space, but you should find room for the following decor: 1. Leis Not only can you hand out leis to all of your guests as they […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 23, 2011

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Flea market decorating can be fun as long as you exercise control when you visit a flea market. Pieces of furniture and accessories bought at the flea market can be used to decorate your home attractively. The idea is to pick up useful items for your home at a bargain price. Know What You Want […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 22, 2011

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There are many things you could do to add more color to an all white bathroom. If the vanity counters, bathtub and tiles are white in color, your bathroom could look very dull. To change the room’s look, keep the following tips in mind. 1. Start Painting You don’t have to paint the entire bathroom […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 13, 2011

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It’s important to blend small portable air conditioners into your decor, so they don’t stick out like a sore thumb. There are a number of ways to do this, and the smaller sized air conditioners makes this task easy. You’ll have to consider the overall look you want to achieve in your apartment, but after […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 9, 2011

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When decorating a balcony in spring, you should consider using a lot of flowers. A balcony is an extension of the house, and you can express your taste when you decorate it. Here are five colorful spring ideas to try: 1. Green Plants Decorate your balcony with a lot of green plants to give it […]

Staff Writer

 · May 31, 2011

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