Renters Library

Remember how you first decided to set up a home office that would be distraction-free, efficient, and elegantly furnished? Since that time, has the room turned into a storage area, party zone, or just been totally abandoned? Refresh the space with a few ideas listed below. The facelift will encourage you to get back into […] read more

It’s spring! Trees are budding, kids are playing outside, and everything seems fresh and new. Except your apartment, where the gloom of the winter seems to be lingering on? Spring cleaning has long been a tradition for many people – scrubbing all the baseboards and insides of cupboards to make everything feel ready for the […] read more

So what makes for a particularly bad allergy season, and how do we allergy-proof our apartment? What’s the Weather–Allergy Connection? First of all, allergies can rear their heads at any point of the year. If you’re usually hit around spring time, it may be due to severe winter weather and high precipitation. It’s also the […] read more

So you’re a fortunate tenant: you’ve got a landlord who’s accessible and comes through, when you need repairs. However, this time around, for whatever reason, those few things you need to have fixed around the apartment will have to wait a week or so. No problem. Chances are that it’s not that much of an […] read more

Consider this: you’ve decided you like apartment living, and have seen a few condo listings, but don’t have the faintest idea as to whether it’d be better to look at condo listings or apartment rental listings. What’s the difference, anyway, and, importantly, what’s it like to live in each? Good questions. Let’s first tackle a […] read more

Opting for a pre-furnished apartment can be a wise move for many reasons, especially if you’re new to a city or your job requires you to relocate regularly.  The downside to this, however, is that you may quickly find yourself feeling like a guest in someone else’s space.  So how do you make your new […] read more

According to Forbes, only 8% of Americans keep their New Year’s resolutions. We’re only about a quarter of the way into the year. How is yours going? The great part is that even if you’ve been a little less dedicated than you planned, it’s not too late! Social scientists offer some simple suggestions to tweak […] read more

Moving apartments? “Stress-free” might not be the first thing (or the last thing) that comes to mind when getting ready to move, but following a few of the tips below can help you not only save money during your move but also better prepare you for the big day. Boxes No need to waste money […] read more