Renter’s Advice and Resources

Nothing will make an apartment go from clean and comfortable to shabby and disorganized faster than clutter. Fortunately, clutter is one aspect of your apartment you can keep under control. Keep it tidy by following these easy steps: Step One: Find a Place for Everything We all know clutter occurs when piles of items are […]

Space saving office furniture can make it possible to have a home office, even in the smallest of apartments. In studio apartments and other small apartments, people seem forced to use notebook computers on their couches, beds or kitchen tables–forget desktop computers, printers, scanners and other computer accessories (forget function and organization). However, small space […]

Studio apartments present obvious decorating difficulties that call for great interior decorating tips. The difficulties center around your need to fit the functionality of every room – living room, dining room, bedroom, kitchen – into the formality of one room without making it cramped. These design tips are sure to help you out. 1 – Let […]

Living in a small space or studio apartment can sometimes make storage an big issue, but it doesn’t have to be. Storage shelving for small spaces is easier to find than you may think, and there are many options available that will put your storage issues to rest. Hanging Shelves Hanging shelves are a great […]

Decorating small bedrooms can be challenging. Your bedroom deserves the most attention because it’s your place to unwind, think and escape. If you have limited space and funds, here are a few affordable ways to creatively decorate and maximize your area on a budget without compromising your design sensibility: Create a Dynamic Centerpiece Creating a […]

Do you live in an apartment where a dishtowel can double as an area rug? Is it impossible for you to have a television larger than 13″ because you’re already sitting too close to it? When you go to purchase new living room furniture, do you find yourself looking in the toy section? It can be a sad state of affairs when the only chair you can fit into your living room is a child’s Spongebob Squarepants chair!

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.

City apartments are notorious for their small kitchens, non-existent counter space and barely adequate cabinetry. Are your cabinets and counters overflowing with dishes, appliances and boxes of food that won’t seem to fit anywhere? The kitchen is where many people spend the bulk of their at-home time. If your kitchen feels crowded, messy or like an overall disaster, it can make you feel like you’ve outgrown your apartment. Before you start looking at apartment listings, you may be able to find new space in the kitchen you already have.