Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

Affordable and Creative Ways to Upgrade An Old Apartment Fireplace

Cassie Damewood

 · Jan 2, 2020

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You’ve finally found the apartment of your dreams, and it has a fireplace! It doesn’t matter if it’s a working fireplace or an older one that’s been sealed off for years — fulfilled dreams are almost always immune to specifics. But then you move in and realize it doesn’t quite fit with your décor. In […]

If you’re like most people out there, it’s important to you to put your own personal touch on your home. One of the first things you’ll probably consider in that regard is painting the walls a new color upon moving in.

Juliette Moore

 · Jun 27, 2019

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Like it or not, a security deposit is often a fundamental part of renting. After all, none of us particularly relishes the thought of handing over a chunk of change that we might not see for the foreseeable future. When it comes to personalizing an apartment, it can sometimes be difficult to figure out how […]

Juliette Moore

 · Apr 2, 2019

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Renting has a lot of freedoms — you don’t have to learn to fix things when they malfunction, you don’t have to pay the taxes or insurance on the property, and if you want to move, all you have to do is give notice to your landlord. But one huge downside is the fact that […]

Ramona Branson

 · Jan 23, 2018

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Decorating walls with stencils is a great way to add personality and style to a room. Painting and wallpapering walls can only do so much to add your personal touch to a room while stencils can add a touch that will make any room stand out. Adding stencils to walls may sound complicated and time […]

Staff Writer

 · Jan 12, 2011

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