Renter’s Advice and Resources

When you’re an avid baker, you want to make sure that all of your tools can be accessed at a moment’s notice — for a last-minute bake sale, a company holiday party, or just a Friday night at home with friends and family.

Many apartment dwellers will often daydream about the gourmet kitchen they’ll have someday. Some might think about open shelving, a farmhouse sink, and a subway tile backsplash, but most are daydreaming about having plenty of room to store their things.

Dish racks are a smart idea for those stuck with small living spaces that don’t have dishwashers. If you’re an apartment dweller without a dishwasher, save yourself time and effort by purchasing a rack for drying dishes: Purpose of Dish Racks You use a dish rack to dry your dishes after washing them. If you […]

If your efficiency-sized kitchen is leaving you frustrated when it comes to storage space, here are a few kitchen ideas for decorating and remodeling that will help you get rid of the clutter and allow you to fully enjoy the space you have. 1. Stack It Transfer bulky food items such as flour, pasta and […]

When you live in an apartment, knowing a few kitchen storage solutions can make your life much easier. If there’s one thing any apartment does not have, it’s extra space. Follow a few of these kitchen storage tips, and make space in your crowded kitchen. 1. Maximize Cabinet Space with Rotating Shelves The most basic […]

Many renters have experienced the pitfalls of working in a comically tiny kitchen, and attempting to cook in such a kitchen can be a messy and frustrating ordeal. But through careful planning, and smart, space-saving kitchen design ideas, your kitchen can be functional, efficient, and a joy to work in. Here are some simple ideas […]

One disadvantage for most apartment dwellers is kitchen space. One advantage for most apartment dwellers is that it makes Pampered Chef parties easy. You are completely honest in saying, “I can only buy the $1.75 orange peeler because it is the only thing that will fit in my kitchen.”

Undertaking a long-distance move can be a real hassle–especially if your move-out and move-in dates don’t coincide. Movers can find themselves in between apartment leases anywhere from few days to a few months for a variety of reasons. Some are unable to find an apartment in a new city before their old lease ends. Others leave a gap in between rentals to travel. Still others find themselves stuck between an old lease that ends on the first of the month and a new one that begins on the fifteenth. Renters faced with any of these situations need to figure out what to what to do with their stuff in the meantime.

On a tight budget in a tiny apartment? Here are our top ten space-saving ideas that will cost you $50 or less — perfect for those of you who are trying to save money and space at the same time. All prices on the items below were under $50 as of the post date.