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It can often be difficult to infuse personality and create a calm, serene and glamorous space in a rental bedroom. Thanks to bland walls or mismatched…
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Using salvaged items in your outdoor décor may be easier than you think. Look at salvage or thrown-away items with new eyes after seeing our outdoor…
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If you are renting your house or apartment, you’re more than likely familiar with the fact that there can be limitations on what you can do…
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It is no secret that shopping thrift stores and breathing new life into secondhand items has become a cultural phenomenon. From television shows and books to…
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There are a wide variety of graphic throw pillows on the market, some of which have such bold designs that you may think you would have…
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This title has my name all. over. it. ... I want to shout it from the rooftops! People tend to scare off easily when it comes…
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Summer is upon us, and that means it’s time to add some patriotic décor to our homes. Whether you want to go all out with red,…
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So you’re moving into your first apartment! You finally have a place to call your own. You can arrange the furniture however you like, and you…
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Apartment living most often means limited space — and although that might sound like a disadvantage, it helps free you from the “too much stuff” curse…
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Rental properties can be boring and difficult to personalize in a way that is totally temporary. While more removable products are becoming available, many of them…
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As we inch our way more and more toward the glorious summer sun, the desire to freshen up our homes seems to grow alongside the fresh…
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Apartments are not known for being exceptionally large, but that doesn’t mean your space has to feel tiny. There are some tricks of the trade that…
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When you moved into your first apartment, there’s a good chance you inherited a bunch of mismatched, dated, cast-off furniture from friends and family. Or perhaps…
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One of the best parts about moving into a new place is getting to put your own stamp of personalized décor, furniture and design on it.…
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Today we are thinking outside the box with clever ways to organize jewelry. If you are still using a jewelry box, consider changing that up with…
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The rental life comes with plenty of high points: free maintenance, a built-in community if you live in an apartment and the freedom to live year-to-year…
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You finally have the keys to your very first apartment; the excitement is overwhelming and you can’t wait to get settled in. But this is only…
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If there is one room that best represents the overall feel and style of a home, it’s the living room. The living room acts as the…
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Most people want to keep up with and at least know what's trending currently and what will be trending in the upcoming year. A bit of…
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Are you feeling the itch to give your rental home a refreshed look and feel? As a real estate investor, coach and mentor, I regularly oversee…
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White walls: the bane of many renters’ existence. And while paint is one of the quickest and cheapest ways to instantly change the look and feel…
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When you live in an apartment with lots of blank and boring walls, one of the best ways to add interest, color and personality to your…
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Command hooks are a simple way for a renter to organize stuff without damaging surfaces. Stick up these handy hooks in a variety of locations around…
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I am a huge advocate of using mirrors in spaces … any space at all. Both businesses and homes can benefit from using mirrors in their…
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When you own a lot of stuff in a small apartment that has limited storage space, it can be pretty tempting to pile it all on…
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White walls are the vanilla ice cream of apartment design—they’re better than many of the alternatives, but they generally aren’t something to get excited about. And,…
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As real estate investors, Tarek and I have a lot of experience taking old, run-down, terrible-looking houses and turning them into gorgeous flip properties that people…
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Let’s face it: More often than not, an apartment is lacking in space. So where are you going to store all your stuff? That’s where open…
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You can use old (or new!) crates as furniture and still have the home of your dreams. Try a few of our ideas for using crates…
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Even though winter can get horribly cold and miserable to be out in, it has to be one of my favorite seasons to decorate. The abundance…
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The new year is here, and Pantone has officially released its color of the year — which is, in fact, two colors: pink and blue. While…
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When you’re renting, bathroom space is at a premium. But that doesn’t mean everything in your bathroom has to be totally utilitarian! To add some pizzazz…
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When it comes to providing your home with a sense of dramatic grandiosity, there’s really nothing that matches high walls and vaulted ceilings. They bring to…
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You’ve heard it before: Adding mirrors to a small space, like an apartment, does wonders for making the space feel a whole lot brighter and roomier.…
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You can have bathroom décor that is also useful in any home. Your bathroom may have little space, but it can be big on style with…
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Wood and metal blend together beautifully in home décor. Furniture is often constructed using both wood and metal because both are durable, you won’t sacrifice style…
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Mirrors add glamor and opulence to any area, reflecting light and, most importantly, reflecting your tastes, your style and your face! Standing mirrors come in all…
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If you thought the only way to decorate your apartment was with vases of fresh-cut flowers and plenty of bright colors, you’re probably at a bit…
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Coffee tables are often a necessary family room staple. Whether it’s to hold pretty décor accessories or more functional items like drinks, snacks, remotes and reading…
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When you host a dinner in your home, especially during the holidays, you not only want your space to feel welcoming and ready for the meal,…
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