Renter’s Advice and Resources

As houses become less affordable and urban areas become increasingly popular, more families and individuals are choosing the apartment life. While many people still yearn for homeownership, it’s important to remember that it’s not for everyone and that living in a rental can be just as rewarding.

Spring is just around the corner! Where I live, it’s been unseasonably warm, with lots of sunshine. All that spring-like weather makes me start thinking about outdoor adventures, planting seeds in my container gardens, and spring cleaning.

Living in a small place truly has its advantages when it comes to cleaning. Because space is limited, it rarely takes a lot of time to declutter and deep clean. There is, however, one big problem with cleaning a small apartment. They all have one thing in common: a major lack of storage space. So […]

You’re doing it! You’re finally at this point in your life, living in your very first apartment. There’s probably tons of things running through your head right now, but the first and perhaps most important should be getting ahead of the game on your cleaning schedule. Following these basic six rules will help keep your […]

The days are getting longer, trees are budding, and flowers are blooming – spring! Time to air out the house and scrub away the winter build-up. When living in a smaller space, it’s even more important to avoid harsh fumes and chemicals during your spring cleaning. But how to get the disinfected shine without the […]

Spring is approaching and it’s time to do a little cleaning. No one likes it, but you and your apartment will feel much better after unloading some accumulated clutter. Sort It This is the toughest; getting rid of the build-up. Enlist the help of a friend if you tend to be a hoarder. Pick a […]

Moving house is something everyone experiences at least once in their lifetime, if not so many more times. Arranging a move out cleaning is something that is on the priority list, when it comes down to moving out of your place at the end of your lease, or if you are just deciding to move […]

You need to clean wallpaper from time to time, no matter what your living situation is. Children love to color the walls, tomato sauce can splash onto the walls while you cook and pets may urinate on the walls until they’re trained. Knowing how to clean your wallpaper is important, so that you can act […]

When you work on your list of supplies for a college apartment, you’ll need to include cleaning supplies. Getting off campus to buy supplies on a regular basis can be a hassle if you don’t have your own transportation, and even if you do, it can be hard to fit it in your hectic schedule. […]