Renter’s Advice and Resources

Living in a small studio apartment space can be tough, but if you feel like you’re running out of room in an efficiency or studio, don’t despair: there are some ways to free up space by limiting the amount of big studio apartment furniture you include in your living area. Here are some handy tips […]

Measuring the apartment size of your new place is the key to avoiding an surprises when you actually move in. One of the worst things that can happen is moving into a new place and realizing it doesn’t adequately fit your furniture—if it fits at all. Save yourself the stress by taking the proper steps […]

Cleaning carpet tiles is not much different from cleaning one-piece carpet, although there are special tricks to ensuring that your tiles don’t permanently stain. Not only can spills and dirt cause permanent stains, but cleaning incorrectly can also cause tiles to stain, so make sure you approach the task carefully. 1. Attack the Stain ASAP […]

When looking for birthday gifts for an apartment dweller, you can get creative by selecting a few fun items that are perfectly tailored for your apartment-dwelling loved one or friend. The person whose birthday it is will be sure to appreciate at least one of the following: 1. Storage-Related Gifts Giving the birthday person a […]

A Sunday brunch is a great way to get together and have a good time with friends. The meal is the main part of the brunch, but you also have to figure out how you’re going to fit all the guests into your apartment. Here are a few ideas to get you going on a […]

Starting a recycling program in your apartment complex can allow you to feel you’re living in a more environmentally and socially responsible manner. If your apartment complex doesn’t currently provide recycling, you can try to make one available by taking the following course of action: Talk to Your Landlord Your landlord should be able to […]

Internet security and privacy are serious issues, especially when you make purchases online, use online banking or engage in other activities that require you to share personal information. It’s great to have access to the Internet, but you have to be cautious and make sure you have the software and systems in place to protect […]

Apartment location should be one of the most important factors in choosing where you want to live. You should look for a place in close proximity to day-to-day living conveniences to simplify your life (and the amount of driving or walking you have to do!) Here are some the the conveniences to look for as […]

Many furniture rental centers entice apartment dwellers each year, with promises of many benefits to renting furniture as opposed to buying it outright. To add insult to injury, some stores are successful in persuading consumers to enter into rent-to-own deals, which are often scams. With so many options for obtaining furniture cheap, including checking the […]