Tips for a better renting life.
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Just because you live in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t have a “smart home.” Even with limited square footage or strict lease parameters, there are…
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Renting with roommates has its ups and downs. Yes, it saves you money on rent and living expenses. And yes, sometimes it means having a built-in…
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Renting with a roommate can be difficult -- especially when they’re furry, four-legged, and attached to your hip. Yes, we’re talking about pets, both a man’s…
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There’s no wrong way to decorate for the holidays. Perhaps you’re a traditionalist, favoring greens and reds. Or maybe you like to be a little different,…
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You don’t have to be an interior decorator to make your apartment look fashionable and inviting. Just a few easy updates will give your apartment a…
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As winter drags on, you might be spending more and more time in your apartment. If you’ve been looking around and wondering … how can I…
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You did it! Finally, after months of searching and planning and filling out acres of paperwork, you finally have your own place. Now comes the fun…
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If you’ve been thinking of using plants for decoration in your apartment, may we suggest succulents? What are succulents, you ask? Only the hottest new trend…
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Is there a wall in your rental home that needs some major help? A plain wall can be hard to look at but with a little…
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The size and layout of your apartment will determine where and how much space you’ll have to store a bike. Bike storage can be difficult to…
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Living with a roommate is a great way to avoid some issues that may exist when you live on your own. Rent for your apartment will…
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Whether you use Alexa, Siri, Cortana, or Google Assistant, you already more than likely know a little bit about what it's like to use a virtual…
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Are you itching to personalize your rental? Where do you even start? While most renters might start with the bedroom or living room, you may want…
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It isn't easy, living with a roommate. But sometimes it's necessary -- whether you want to save money or rent a place close to work or…
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Your bedroom should be a haven—a quiet, restful place where you can rest at the end of a long day. But as many of us know,…
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Garbage disposals are a great addition to a kitchen. After all, they make it much easier to ensure that the sink doesn't get backed up, and…
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Wall color not only sets the tone for your style and decor, but it can also influence your mood and how much you like a…
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No doubt about it: moving is expensive. After you’ve given a deposit, the first month’s rent, and you've paid all those pesky initiation fees to your…
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Your small apartment cannot interfere with your creative decorating. Right? Well, okay, sometimes you might feel limited. After all, most interior design ideas involve big, open…
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Small apartments are notorious for not having enough storage space. Even if you don't have a lot of things to store, you might find yourself running…
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With advances in digital technology, more and more people are now working from home. But while working from home provides a lot of opportunities and…
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We’re spending more time at home. We’ve already seen the shift from big-screen movie theatres to at-home digital streaming. And we’re starting to see a similar…
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You love your pets, but one of the biggest downsides of pet ownership is that pets can make your apartment smell. And that can mean you…
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Your new apartment is spacious, close to work, and boasts plenty of natural light and brand new appliances. And the rent isn’t half bad! There’s just…
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Grout seen better days? Whip up this homemade grout cleaner in just minutes to get it sparkling white. You probably have everything on hand that you…
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Winter is here, and you’re probably searching for ways to keep your home warm without cranking up the thermostat. Lucky for you, there are many small…
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Yes, Netflix is life and who doesn’t love lounging around in comfy clothes? But there’s a fine line between using some of your down time to…
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Now that you’ve moved into your new apartment, it’s time to party! Invite your friends over for game night, have a dance party or a movie…
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Did you get a surprise call that visitors are coming? Or maybe your house guests are arriving and you have not had time to do anything.…
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For people who live in a cozy apartment, ironing clothes can feel extremely difficult, or even impossible. Putting out your ironing board and running it over…
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Are you trying to make sure you can store all your kitchen supplies without losing any of your apartment kitchen's style? You might need to take…
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ForRent makes finding a new apartment easy, but finding a roommate to share that rental with you is much harder. As you interview potential roommates, ask…
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Whether you’re living in the dorm or you’re renting an off-campus apartment, college life can involve a lot of studying, but if real life is anything…
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Telecommuting is on the rise. We see this with people working remotely full-time, part-time telecommuters, and with people who travel for work. While working remotely can…
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Small bathrooms are a nightmare — plain and simple. Especially when we’re all out here trying to channel our inner Jaclyn Hill, yet we don’t have…
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You know how they say some things are better left unsaid? Let’s try, “some things are better left unseen.” I totally get coming home after a…
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After picking the perfect pet-friendly apartment in Las Vegas, you'll want to head outside and explore everything this amazing city has to offer. And here's the…
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Is there anything more frustrating than being fully engaged with an episode on Netflix only to have the video start to buffer? So aggravating! If your…
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Choosing which college to attend often includes discussions of tuition costs, financial aid, and education value. And while these are responsible questions to be asking, we…
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The jungle you live in is an urban one, sadly bereft of greenery. You would buy a plant or two, to boost your sense of well-being…
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