Renter’s Advice and Resources

Spring is in full bloom, which means it’s officially time to get organized. And since you’re most likely packing up those bulky sweaters and unpacking those Bermuda shorts right about now, there’s really no better place to start than the closets.

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Apartments and homes built in the last 20 or 30 years typically have nothing but standardized closets scattered throughout their interiors, each one usually equipped with sliding doors to keep hinged ones from taking up precious space. But if you live in a place that’s older, you may find that a few of your closets […]

Maximizing storage space in your kitchen is a smart idea for all apartment dwellers, but it’s especially important for those with kitchenettes. With a kitchenette, you’ll have but a fraction of the space of a typical apartment kitchen, so use your space wisely with these tips: Turn Unused Vertical Space Into Storage In small kitchens […]

Making the most out of your apartment storage space means expanding the space you have to work with. Since the free space for storage is limited in an apartment, you have to think of ways to maximize efficiency when storing items away. Identifying Unused Space In most apartments, space is limited. When you consider what […]

Kitchenettes may be functional, but they are not spacious. In some apartments and for some cooks, more space may be absolutely necessary. Adding extra counter and storage space to a kitchenette is not always easy, but with a little creative thinking can be done. Consider What You Want Prior to purchasing or adding anything to […]

Moving into a loft style apartment can be challenging, due to space and location issues. The layout of a loft can make it difficult to move furniture upstairs. The storage space is also limited. You can overcome some of these problems by using the following tips: 1 – Parking If you’re moving into a downtown […]

Anyone who has ever resided in an apartment has probably had to live with small closets. Too often are small closets synonymous with apartment living, especially in older buildings. What you get in architectural character and neat interior details from an older apartment you lose in precious closet space. The choice is simple: you either […]