Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

9 Reasons to Rent Studio Apartments Over One-Bedrooms

Hana Ames

 · Aug 11, 2020

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If it’s just you looking for a place to live, you may be tempted to splurge on a traditional one-bedroom apartment. After all, having all that space to yourself and not having to deal with roommates sounds super appealing, right?

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges, physically, mentally, and socially. Some of its consequences are minor inconveniences, while others pose obstacles never previously imagined.

Cassie Damewood

 · Apr 28, 2020

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Since most apartments don’t have dens, rec rooms, or kitchens large enough for entertaining, the living room is usually the best place in them for hanging out with friends and family. And while small living rooms are challenging to decorate, it’s often even more difficult to

Cassie Damewood

 · Jul 4, 2019

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Gone are the days of moving into a new apartment and wondering how you’re going to fill it up so voices don’t echo off the walls. Today, you pay more and more for less and less space — but that doesn’t necessarily mean our needs as renters have changed.

Cassie Damewood

 · May 23, 2019

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When you were young, you mother or grandmother likely told you that first impressions mattered. As it turns out, this saying not only applies to your personal demeanor but also to your home — and in both cases, you only get once chance to make a good one.

Cassie Damewood

 · Jan 10, 2019

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Whether you’re looking to save some money on your rent or just obsessed with the idea of living a simpler life with less clutter, downsizing takes some serious dedication.

Ramona Branson

 · Sep 14, 2017

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One of the biggest challenges of apartment living is trying to decorate your space without breaking any of the rules outlined in your lease agreement. You might already be perusing your favorite DIY sites for inspiration, but there’s a chance that your landlord will be less than thrilled by your sudden urge to redo your […]

Ramona Branson

 · Jun 22, 2017

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Convertible furniture can be one of the best answers to fitting more of your living needs into a smaller apartment or housing space. If a single piece can serve more than one purpose, it will eliminate the need for additional chairs, couches, or storage and allow you to condense your belongings to fit the area […]

Ramona Branson

 · Mar 23, 2017

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When sourcing children’s furniture, your first consideration may be how bright, fun, and funky it is, or whether it works within the overall theme of your child’s bedroom or nursery.

Eileen O'Sullivan

 · Jan 4, 2017

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Just because you don’t own your apartment or condo doesn’t mean that you can’t make it “your” space.

Ramona Branson

 · Oct 25, 2016

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