Renter’s Advice and Resources

A dishwasher can be a very convenient appliance that not all apartment dwellers are fortunate enough to have. Nevertheless, if the appliance dies while you live in the apartment, chances are you may lose all or part of your deposit so that the landlord can replace it with a new one. Learn a few tips […]

When you’re renting, it may not even occur to you to defrost the refrigerator. You may view it as the landlord’s problem, or as a repair and maintenance issue. However, it’s your responsibility to take care of it while you’re living there, and it will benefit you in the long run. If you’re wondering why […]

Maintaining a clean refrigerator has distinct health and sanitary benefits, aside from the convenience and aesthetic appeal of a tidy living room or bedroom. Your biggest target when cleaning your refrigerator should be rotting and expired food, which can breed bacteria, help odors form and at worst, cause sickness when unknowingly consumed. In addition to […]

A stackable washer and dryer is the best space-saving idea when it comes to laundry needs. Traditional washing machines and dryers can be bulky and require twice as much space on the ground. Some apartments are not large enough to hold both, leaving those tenants no option but to go to a public laundromat or […]

One of the harsh realities of living in an apartment is that it can be difficult to heat during the winter. Apartments are built to be efficient, but you might find that the one you’re living in is not heat efficient. Here are some strategies for keeping your apartment warm during the winter, without breaking […]

Space saving kitchen appliances are essential for the apartment dweller stuck with small spaces–particularly the studio apartment resident. Besides cabinet, drawer and turntable organizers, which can maximize even the smallest of storage spaces, appliances designed for maximum function that take up minimum counter space can revolutionize the small apartment kitchen. 1. Microwave/Toaster or Microwave/Coffee Maker […]

The number one factor that moves people to rent short-term furnished apartments is saving money. A furnished apartment, besides having some of the facilities of a hotel suite, costs less than the latter. It will also usually come with its own functional kitchen, so you can cook your meals yourself, which is usually not possible […]

Many renters have experienced the pitfalls of working in a comically tiny kitchen, and attempting to cook in such a kitchen can be a messy and frustrating ordeal. But through careful planning, and smart, space-saving kitchen design ideas, your kitchen can be functional, efficient, and a joy to work in. Here are some simple ideas […]

City apartments are notorious for their small kitchens, non-existent counter space and barely adequate cabinetry. Are your cabinets and counters overflowing with dishes, appliances and boxes of food that won’t seem to fit anywhere? The kitchen is where many people spend the bulk of their at-home time. If your kitchen feels crowded, messy or like an overall disaster, it can make you feel like you’ve outgrown your apartment. Before you start looking at apartment listings, you may be able to find new space in the kitchen you already have.