If you live in an apartment, you are typically limited in the amount of customization you can do, as walls, floors, appliances and the like are generally the purview of the landlord. That is, [...]

Delivery isn’t just for mail and Chinese food anymore! Living closer to the city center or in a densely populated area puts you in range of on-demand delivery services that make urban living more [...]

Apartment living has a lot to offer – high-end luxuries, financial flexibility, a built-in community – but the urban lifestyle does sometimes come with a bit more background noise. Thankfully, [...]

The season of being cozy has officially begun and many have already fired up the fireplace to fend off those chilly nights. Wishing you had one, but you rent and can’t make structural changes? An [...]

Census data shows that baby boomers are the fastest-growing group of renters in America with more than 5 million expected to be renting by 2020. This trend indicates a desire to focus on what’s [...]

Does your new roomie come with a pet? Having all the benefits of a dog or cat (someone to greet you when you get home and offer unlimited unconditional love!) without all of the responsibility [...]

If don’t have a garden of your own, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all of those gorgeous fall plantings that bring a festive pop of color.  (Picture: Pinterest) If you have an entrance [...]

If you have never lived in a dense urban environment, it could be intimidating at first, but there is so much to offer, you’ll likely wonder why you didn’t move downtown sooner.  Everything at [...]

First and foremost, as Marie Kondo would tell you, living simply, with less stuff can contribute to a low-stress life. Regular decluttering is always a good idea and buying stuff to hold your [...]

School is back in session and summer play is giving way to study time. The kitchen table can serve as a fine substitute for a desk, but even in spaces with limited square footage, a private place [...]

After you’ve worked out where the couch and bed will go, the next big thing that makes a new place feel like home is to put up your artwork. There is an art, of course, in hanging art, [...]

The living room’s purpose, for as long as its concept has existed, has been to serve as a space for a household to spend unstructured time together. But when television arrived in the 1950s, [...]

Feeling a little antsy lately, but don’t know why? Maybe it’s time to move. Moving can be a bit of a hassle, but could also be exactly what you need to feel more at home once again. Below are the [...]

When renting an apartment, a property owner is responsible for repairing their building, its systems (plumbing, ducts, etc.) and any included appliances if damaged in the unfortunate event of a [...]

Studio apartments are a great way to get the home of your dreams within a reasonable budget in your ideal building or neighborhood. It  can be challenging, though, to fit all functions of your [...]

As we write this, much of the United States is recovering from an extreme heat wave so we thought we’d offer some tips for cool living. In some parts of the country, air conditioning isn’t [...]

Moving into your first apartment? Thinking about upgrading to a larger place or moving to another neighborhood? It can be daunting to determine exactly how much you can commit to spending for the [...]

You’ve got your apartment decked out just as you want it and it’s a beautiful expression of your personality and style. Your home should be a place of refuge that will replenish you before you [...]

Let’s face it, when rental markets are hot, apartment hunting can be stressful as places can get snapped up quickly. To help you maximize your time, we’ve compiled a list of important questions [...]

A new season is a great excuse to freshen up your décor and summer offers endless inspiration. Take a cue from the natural world and use light, color and greenery to make your apartment feel like [...]

Have a studio or one-bedroom apartment and need more space for an office, storage or extra guests? Or, maybe you need all three. You could relegate your guests to the couch (perhaps,  gracefully [...]

Hello, summer! For those with an apartment balcony, this bonus square footage offers the opportunity to stretch out in the warmer months. Create a refreshing outdoor living room that beckons you [...]

You and your landlord are going to be part of each other’s lives for a while so fostering a good relationship from the get-go is a smart move. For one, a good reference for your next apartment [...]

The movers have gone and now you are left with all those boxes to unpack – where to begin? Unpacking might be the last thing you want to do right now – you need a break! Resist the urge to start [...]