Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

4 Signs You Might Be a Pack Rat

Staff Writer

 · Mar 26, 2010

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Being a pack rat may not bother you, but it might affect your family or roommates. It affects you too in ways that you may not realize, including your inability to be as productive in your apartment (or car) as you would otherwise. Perhaps you’re in denial that you are a pack rat, and you’ve […]

Learning how to organize a pantry can save you time and money in the kitchen. How many times have you bought duplicate supplies because you couldn’t find something, or thought you ran out of a supply that was tucked away in the wrong spot? You can put a stop to bad habits by organizing your […]

Staff Writer

 · Mar 2, 2010

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You’ve seen the commercials or skits where the nosy guest opens the medicine cabinet, only to have all of the medications and shelves come crashing down on them. Is that your experience  every time you go to get something out of your medicine cabinet? Even if it’s not that bad, you can still improve how […]

Staff Writer

 · Mar 1, 2010

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Every renter needs a small stash of basic cleaning supplies to keep their apartment clean and sanitary. However, the chemicals found in many generic and brand name products are harmful to those living in your home, especially children. They can also poison pets and plants. Prevent disastrous accidents from occurring by organizing cleaning your supplies […]

Staff Writer

 · Feb 17, 2010

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Keeping your apartment clean can be a challenge when you live a hectic lifestyle, especially if you have a tendency to toss things on your desk. However, if you want a usable desktop instead of a mass of clutter, just follow these tips for keeping your desktop organized: 1 – File Documents As You Receive […]

Staff Writer

 · Jan 18, 2010

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Storage space is tight in most apartments, so make the most of the furniture pieces you have by knowing how to properly organize a dresser. Focus on dividing clothing by wearability and dressing patterns and keep drawers internally organized with strategically folded piles. Read below for tips on how to maximize a dresser’s space. Consider […]

Staff Writer

 · Jan 15, 2010

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Storing important documents securely and in an organized fashion is a necessity for any responsible apartment dweller. You may need to reference these documents at any time for legal reasons, to protect yourself from finance charges made in error or to review your rental agreement. 1 – Cut Back on What You Save If you […]

Staff Writer

 · Dec 30, 2009

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Closet organizers are an effective organizing tool no matter what the size of your apartment. Unless you live a minimalistic lifestyle with very few belongings, you’re going to need well planned closet space to store many of the things you own. As you’re looking to make better use of your storage space, consider purchasing one […]

Rachael Weiner

 · Dec 22, 2009

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The best way to make your home appear as though it is a clean home is to eliminate clutter. The build up of clutter is the first thing that someone will see when they walk into your home, not the hidden dust balls in the corner. So, in order to eliminate the clutter from your […]

Staff Writer

 · Dec 15, 2009

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An apartment parking spot can benefit a cluttered apartment with limited space by serving as additional storage. Assuming you either don’t have a car or you can park your car elsewhere, you may as well make use of every inch you have. If you have frequent company, you may feel like reserving the extra spot […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 8, 2009

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