Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

Back to School: College Apartment Checklist

Cassie Damewood

 · Sep 25, 2018

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Moving into your first apartment is one of the biggest rites of passage for a young adult. Just as moving into a dorm room from your family home was a landmark occasion, this transition is also exciting, a little scary, and most of all, challenging.

The kitchen is often the busiest room in the home. It’s not only the place where people prepare their food, but it’s also where they gather as a family, entertain friends, store everyday items like their keys, and even feed their pets. In short, it’s really the central hub of the home, which also means […]

Cole Nemeth

 · Sep 18, 2018

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Moving is typically a double-edged sword. It’s exciting to start a new chapter in your life, but packing up all your stuff — not to mention unpacking everything at your new place — is typically a stressful process.

Cassie Damewood

 · Jul 31, 2018

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When you live in a large house or apartment, you typically have access to a garage, attic, basement, or designated storage space where you can stash things like seasonal items, childhood mementos, and luggage — i.e. all the things you want to hold on to but don’t have the space for in your home. If […]

Cassie Damewood

 · Apr 5, 2018

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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.

Ramona Branson

 · Nov 21, 2017

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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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The movers are gone, and now all you’re left with is a bunch of boxes in complete disarray. Moving can be stressful, but unpacking is the best part. You not only get to become more acquainted with your new home, but you also get a chance to reorganize your things and create a better living space […]

Ramona Branson

 · Aug 22, 2017

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Have you been hearing about minimalist living lately? Capsule wardrobes, tiny homes, and the “Japanese Art of Decluttering” are all the rage right now but can be a little off-putting for some. If you’re intimidated by the thought of sorting through piles of belongings or uninterested in making do with white walls and a single […]

Beth Fitzjarrald

 · May 30, 2017

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A shortage of storage is a typical lament of apartment-dwellers everywhere. Scarce closet space is often the worse, as not only clothing but items not often used need to be kept away as well. If your closets threaten to avalanche upon every opening, read on, we’ve got some tips for getting the closet beast under […]

Jacy Meyer

 · Dec 1, 2014

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