Renter’s Advice and Resources

Did your water heater just break? Having bad luck lately? Not enough room in your apartment? Your apartment may be suffering from bad feng shui.

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A deck or patio is a nice outdoor space, but with a little design effort, it can become an additional room and an extension of your home. Who doesn’t like to spend time outdoors when the weather turns warm (especially those of us who live in northern climates!)? The best way to make the most […]

If you’re moving apartments from a larger apartment into a smaller one, you have the option of storing your furniture or selling it (smaller apartments simply don’t look good cluttered with too much large furniture). What you choose to do depends on the longevity of your living situation and your personal preferences. When to Store […]

Are you looking for a cheap deal on a coffee table for providing convenience and comfort for your guests in a living room? The coffee table is often a very functional piece of furniture in any apartment space where people gather: it provides a place for drinks and food, as well as a display area […]

Furniture reupholstering is an alternative to getting rid of furniture that’s worn out, ripped or shabby. With a little instruction and sewing know-how, you can save your furniture or make it look as if you purchased a new set of furniture altogether. If the furniture you bought to begin with was used and not worth […]

Repurposing furniture is a great way to decorate your home without much impact on your wallet or the environment. Successfully repurposing furniture requires thought about both the piece you intend to incorporate and your current decorating scheme. Finding new uses for old furniture can be fun, rewarding and a great way to show off your […]

Small spaces in a home can be decorated in warm and cozy way or if done incorrectly, can appear cluttered and cramped. Furniture for small spaces is one of the most important factors to consider. The furniture in a small space can make or break the space and should be thought through thoroughly before purchasing. […]

As a renter you might consider the option of renting furniture and appliances instead of buying them. The reason being, an apartment is a temporary situation and you’d rather not pay for expensive furniture, only to hire a moving company or rent a truck to move it later. However, while this is one advantage (and […]

Zen decorating is derived from the Buddhist spiritualist ritual of communing with nature in a peaceful and harmonious manner. Therefore, your living area should reflect this theme when you use this type decorating style in your apartment home. In Japanese, the word “Zen” means meditation; thus, Zen decorating promotes the idea of a simple and serene style. […]