Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

How to Protect the Furniture from Your Cat

Staff Writer

 · Oct 23, 2009

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Cats love to sharpen claws and sometimes that ends up being done on furniture you’d rather not have pockmarked with cat spots. Protect your furniture by helping your cat choose better places to scratch. Is the cat scratching because she needs to sharpen her claws? Because she needs exercise? Because she’s marking her territory? Since there […]

Everyone tells you that having a baby changes your life. What no one tells you is that baby furniture can take over your apartment. Here are some ideas to help arrange your baby furniture in your room, so that your knee doesn’t go bump in the night! The Bassinet Until your baby is about 3 […]

Emily Gojko

 · Oct 9, 2009

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Just by posting an ad online, you can quickly get rid of furniture, clothes and other household goods. Between Craigslist and Freecycle, there’s always someone who wants a particular item. Craigslist isn’t too different from old-fashioned classified ads, although it provides for free advertising. Freecycle, in contrast, focuses on informing people in your community of […]

Oh My Apartment

 · Sep 28, 2009

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Children’s bedroom furniture should be fun, functional and long-lasting. Here are some great guidelines for choosing kids furniture that both you and your kids will like. 1 – Take Your Children With You When you are shopping for kids bedroom furniture, the most important thing to keep in mind is that the furniture is not […]

Emily Gojko

 · Sep 18, 2009

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If you have a pet, you are probably all too familiar with pet stains. Pet stain removal products are abundant, but it is hard to know which ones work, and which are a waste of money. Also, it is important to know how to properly remove pet stains. Here are some cheap pet stain removal […]

Emily Gojko

 · Sep 15, 2009

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Most of us think of a coffee table as the low-lying table used as a centerpiece for our living room furniture. However, a coffee table can also be defined as one of the two smaller side tables that lend balance to love seats and sofas. Nevertheless, for purposes here, we’ll concentrate on the “centerpiece” table. There really is no tug […]

Staff Writer

 · Sep 14, 2009

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You’ll want to clean your apartment on a regular basis in order to eliminate odors. Depending on your neighborhood and the climate where you live, it might not be an option to just throw open the windows and doors to air the place out. There are also a number of problem spots that you can […]

Daphne Mallory

 · Sep 6, 2009

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This living room decoration guide will give you the basics necessary to turn your sparse living quarters into a unique, self-styled pad that you can take pride in. There are three main points to cover in the arena of modern living room decoration: The Furniture, The Art, and The Effect. Placement and Color of Furniture […]

Jordan Gaither

 · Aug 29, 2009

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One great way to decorate an apartment on a budget is to repurpose old or used furniture. Following are some inventive ideas for used furniture. Try a few of these in your home and create a space with individual style on a limited budget. Creative Uses for Old Chairs You can breathe life into an […]

Staff Writer

 · Aug 25, 2009

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Kitchen decorating ideas depend on the amount of space you have available and your budget. If you want a country design for your kitchen, here are some ideas to get you started. Kitchen Cabinets Knotty pine is the best choice for an overall country appearance. The knots provide a rustic appearance that sets the mood […]

Staff Writer

 · Aug 24, 2009

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