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Holidays are always the hardest time to stay on your eating plan. Sweet little temptations are constantly popping up. Seems like we’re still recovering from all the sugary snacks at Christmas and now we have to battle the constant chocolate ads everywhere for Valentine’s Day! So to try and help all you health consciences individuals, […]

Ever wonder why we spend $5-20 dollars on a candle to either use for ourselves or give as gifts? Yet we don’t realize that we throw out enough wax from expensive places like Pier1, Bath and Body Works, and Yankee Candle to make about 10 candles. Making your own candles is actually pretty simple. All […]

The holidays draw to a close, and you realize just how many decorations you have and what little spare square footage is left. If you find yourself in this bind, it’s time for an organizational overhaul.   Chances are you lack closet space, especially if you live in an older apartment. Try reorganizing the current […]

Welcome to Amplified Apartments: Home Edition, a special edition of ForRent’s Amplified Apartments series, featuring amateur interior designers whose winning decor hacks will save you space whether you’re on the first or fifteenth floor. Emily Sweeten’s eye for warm, flowing interiors is hard to miss. Just look at her blog, The Wicker House. With a […]

Living in an apartment sometimes leaves you wanting more space, and can often make you feel as though your kitchen is constantly cluttered.  Extra plates, appliances and silverware can really add up over time, leaving your kitchen feeling cramped and disorganized.  Well, have no fear; ForRent.com is teaming up with Katie from Katie’s Cucina to […]

Let’s face it — we love our electronics! According to ENERGY STAR, the average home has approximately two televisions, three telephones, a VCR and a DVD player. When buying these products, look for the ENERGY STAR rating before you take it back to your apartment and plug it in. The same goes for battery charging […]