Renter’s Advice and Resources

Spring is in full bloom, which means it’s officially time to get organized. And since you’re most likely packing up those bulky sweaters and unpacking those Bermuda shorts right about now, there’s really no better place to start than the closets.

Apartments and homes built in the last 20 or 30 years typically have nothing but standardized closets scattered throughout their interiors, each one usually equipped with sliding doors to keep hinged ones from taking up precious space. But if you live in a place that’s older, you may find that a few of your closets […]

Anyone who has ever resided in an apartment has probably had to live with small closets. Too often are small closets synonymous with apartment living, especially in older buildings. What you get in architectural character and neat interior details from an older apartment you lose in precious closet space. The choice is simple: you either […]

Closet organizers are an effective organizing tool no matter what the size of your apartment. Unless you live a minimalistic lifestyle with very few belongings, you’re going to need well planned closet space to store many of the things you own. As you’re looking to make better use of your storage space, consider purchasing one […]

A small bedroom can create extra challenges for apartment life. It makes it seem like you’re always bumping into things, and there’s never enough room to do the things you want to do. Here are some ideas for creating more space in a small bedroom. 1. Utilize Closet Space If you’re just using the hangers […]

Many apartment dwellers struggle with finding enough space in their apartments. Putting up standard shelves can help — but there are only so many walls in your apartment that you can easily cover with bookcases or shelving units. Thankfully, a standard set of shelves isn’t the only way to create more space in your apartment (although it’s easy to drop by Container Store or Target to see what they have). However, there are more than a few other shelving options. Here are just a few:

With the New Year quickly approaching, many of us will make a resolution to get organized next year. In small apartments, closet organization is crucial. An organized closet can help prevent clutter from creeping into and engulfing the rest of your apartment. While it may sound about as pleasant as a root canal, creating organized closet systems is easy with the help of some simple, inexpensive tools and a free afternoon.

Cabinets, curtains, screens, and drawers are your friends when you live in an apartment with limited closet space or none at all. Since adding on a closet or other storage space is probably not an option, you’ll have to invent alternative ways to store your items. Read on for some terrific tips on doing so!