Renters Library

  Whether you’re renting an apartment as a short-term living solution or you simply don’t want to take on the costs associated with the upkeep of a house, there are still plenty of ways to make the place you retreat to every night as safe and secure as a long-term home. Keeping the house secure […] read more

Just because the holidays are over, doesn’t mean that all of the decorations need to come down. There are plenty of creative and effortless ways to keep your apartment festive throughout the dreary winter months. Here are some ideas for fun winter decorating in your apartment. First, consider some of the smaller upcoming holidays that […] read more

What does your apartment feel like? Does it generate some positive vibes in you? Walking through your front door, you should to be met with a sense of happiness, pleasure and relaxation. If your apartment is a bit lacking in spirit, we have some ideas on how your home can help improve your mood. Surround yourself […] read more

Who wouldn’t want a vacation rental or an apartment with a pleasing view, right? It might not be on your list of druthers – you know, that checklist of what you absolutely MUST HAVE for you to sign a short-term or long-term lease – but it’s way up there in terms of features which are […] read more

You have only so many sleep options when you have a studio or single-room apartment. You can either go with a fold-out sofa bed, a day bed or a futon. (Air mattresses fall under the temporary bed category, when you need the floor space during the day.) Of course, you can move a full, king, […] read more

Welcome to 2016! The end of one year and the beginning of another always seems to be a time to look back and reflect while at the same time look forward and plan. What design trends will 2016 bring? Should you consider incorporating any new looks this year? Predicating the hot color for the next […] read more

Have you made the decision? Are you primed to take the virtual job plunge? It’s perfectly doable, even in a small apartment; overhead is low and there are no “industrial” noises emanating from a telecommuter’s apartment to bother the neighbors. No factory or printing press equipment! You don’t need a certificate or special training and […] read more

What’s meal prepping? It’s a technique for buying and preparing meals in bulk so you don’t have to work quite so hard at putting together natural, healthy dishes. Our life these days is pretty hectic, and for those of us who live in an apartment and don’t have much kitchen space – either to prep […] read more