If your apartment is chilly or you simply just feel like cozying up the place to offset the grey weather outside your windows, we have a few tips to banish the cold.  Soft Under Feet It’s no [...]

Many people move in the Summer when employers are a little more lax about needed time off, it’s generally preferred to avoid moving in winter’s snow or sleet and kids are out of school so [...]

You’ve moved into a lovely new pad with tons of natural light – brightening your days and nourishing your plants. But, if you’ve got neighbors, you might be concerned about privacy, especially at [...]

A lease is a legally binding contract that prohibits you from ending monthly rental payments before your lease term expires. However, life happens and sometimes you encounter circumstances that [...]

First apartment? Downsizing? Tight Budget? You can assemble all that you need for a beautiful, pulled-together apartment by applying a just little creativity. We’ve got a few secrets to [...]

After you’ve taken care of function in your apartment – furniture, lighting, tables, etc… Then it’s time to consider the more artful vignettes you compose within each of your rooms. A few good [...]

Got an apartment upgrade with more space and new rooms, including a dining room? Even if you’ve got a table and chairs (many of us don’t, as our kitchen islands serve as ample gathering and [...]

Got too much stuff? Not enough space? Your first step should be a thorough decluttering, “Kondo-style”. After you’ve finished, if you’ve still got personal, functional or “just-because” items [...]

Don’t have your own plot of land as a renter, but still want to garden? If you’ve got a balcony, a porch or even just a stoop, you can grow almost anything (climate-appropriate, of course). [...]

If you often have houseguests, an extra bedroom might be a welcome step up from the couch. However, if visitors grace your doorstep only once a year, this room might be better used for something [...]

Moving into a new apartment and wondering how to get all of your bathroom items just as you’d like them? We’ve got some clever tips to share for creating extra storage where you need it the most. [...]

After a couple of months of lockdown, some workplaces and businesses are opening up. Distancing restrictions are still in place, however, and we are still looking at a lot more time at home than [...]

Whether you’ve just moved in or you’re well-established in a community, this period of social isolation might be an especially good time to offer extra kindness to your neighbors. We are all [...]

Got some extra time on your hands while you are staying in during quarantine? Just flung those windows open wide to let in that Springtime air and noticed all the dust? We’ve got your guide to a [...]

Spending more time at home? Make it a comfortable and welcoming haven that relaxes or energizes you – whatever you need in the moment. (Picture: Pinterest) Light It Up (or Down) Lighting can make [...]

Apartment hunting and think penthouse living is where it’s at? Maybe the floor you would live on hasn’t really been a significant factor in your search. We’ve got pluses and minuses to living on [...]

With the current state of the world, many are working from home for the first time and discovering that the dining room table or kitchen counter just isn’t conducive to extended work sessions. If [...]

Many apartment entrances open directly and rather unceremoniously into the living area without the intermediate space of a hallway that single-family homes typically offer. With a few clever [...]

You just moved into the apartment of your dreams, complete with a shiny new kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. But, do you know how to keep them looking new?  [...]

With the launch of a new year, you might feel especially in the mood for a fresh new look around the apartment. Perhaps even more so than last year, nature-inspired products and colors are [...]

Many use January as a time to clear out accumulated stuff and start the new year with a clean slate. For those with a house with plenty of storage, it might be a little easier to “part” with [...]

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to change your living situation? You might know how many bedrooms you want and what part of town you want to be in, but are you aware of all of the nuances [...]

Live in an apartment and think you can’t go solar? Think again! While you may not have the ability to install solar panels on your roof or property, there are several ways to harness the free [...]

Are you self-employed and work exclusively from your home apartment? If so, you may be eligible for a tax deduction for a portion of your housing expenses. We’ve created a quick guide to [...]