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Simple Ways to turn your Apartment into a Home Gym

Eli Kooris

 · Jun 8, 2015

Staying in shape can be expensive. People will sign up for gym memberships that cost as much as a hundred dollars a month or more, on top of what they pay in rent or bills, making the cost of being a member of a gym—not to mention the time it takes to actually commute to […]

Bathrooms are traditionally small in most apartments. Sure, there will always be the odd master bath in certain unique apartments, like those that have been converted from old homes or business into apartment space. But for the most part, the bathroom is one of the smaller rooms because very little is really needed in the […]

Eli Kooris

 · May 19, 2015

Spring is approaching and it’s time to do a little cleaning. No one likes it, but you and your apartment will feel much better after unloading some accumulated clutter. Sort It This is the toughest; getting rid of the build-up. Enlist the help of a friend if you tend to be a hoarder. Pick a […]

Jacy Meyer

 · Feb 9, 2015

The fast-paced life of a renter can be chaotic – especially in the kitchen. The last thing most renters want to do is have to worry about  dinner when they get home from work or other activities. Planning a week’s worth of meals is often impractical because of last minute schedule changes, or disruptions. There is […]

Susan Beal

 · Jan 16, 2015

So you’ve brokered a sweetheart of an apartment deal. You’re about to wake up mornings facing the rising sun in the foothills of the Pyrenees in the south of France. Or perhaps you’ll be sitting pretty in the Big Apple’s Lincoln Center area, on a top floor overlooking Central Park. There’s no mistaking the amenities; […]

Eva R. Marienchild

 · Dec 22, 2014

This is the time of year when shoppers are out in force, and stores are staying open longer, in the hopes of appealing to all the busy and frenzied holiday shoppers. When your  gift shopping list includes a renter who lives in a small space, you may be wracking your brain, trying to figure out what […]

Susan Beal

 · Dec 19, 2014

The holiday season is here and that means lots of shopping trips! We all love having shiny boxes to unwrap, but unfortunately for a lot of apartment-dwellers, the gift inside often ends up simply filling space that’s already at a major premium. Tiny spaces don’t have to mean you miss out on the gift giving […]

Beth Fitzjarrald

 · Dec 12, 2014

A shortage of storage is a typical lament of apartment-dwellers everywhere. Scarce closet space is often the worse, as not only clothing but items not often used need to be kept away as well. If your closets threaten to avalanche upon every opening, read on, we’ve got some tips for getting the closet beast under […]

Jacy Meyer

 · Dec 1, 2014

Kitchen organization is problematic, no matter the size of the space. With an apartment kitchen, more often than not, that space is going to be small. With limited scope, too few cabinets, and a definite lack of counter space, organizing a small kitchen becomes all about finding ways to maximize your minimal space. My current […]

Alexandrea Denny

 · Oct 31, 2014

Everyone has a different relationship with their kitchen. For foodies and chefs, it might be the most important room in the house. For others, it simply becomes an extension of the living space, maybe even a home office. This article is for those who want to make the most of their small kitchen. First things […]

Jacy Meyer

 · Aug 27, 2014