Memorial Day Weekend

In case you missed it, here are the top posts on Renter Resources for the week of May 20-24, 2013. How to Have a Great Memorial Day Weekend It’s Memorial Day weekend. That means time to pull out the grill, bring out the cooler, fill up that kiddie pool and get ready to kick off …
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Mixing Patterns

Picking color schemes in your apartment is a big decision. Mixing patterns in a room is a whole other level of difficulty, as you not only have to worry about the color scheme but what lines and looks may clash in a room. This is a skill that interior design talents excel at, while others …
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Apartment Patio

The importance of an exciting outdoor room can change the living dynamic of any apartment. Many of our properties have patios that allow for renters to get creative with this space. However, figuring out ways to decorate a small apartment patio can be a challenge. Here are some of our favorite solutions that can change …
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Home Office

Working from home works great for three kinds of people: Those with unbelievable self-discipline, those with lots of money and giant homes, and those who don’t actually do their jobs, but will somehow never lose them. For the rest of us working-from-home stiffs, carving a workspace out of our living space is tricky business. There …
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His and Hers Pillowcases

In case you missed it, here are the top posts on Renter Resources for the week of May 13-17, 2013. Herb Gardening in Your Apartment If you love to cook, an indoor herb garden can be a great addition to your apartment, and you might be surprised at how easy they are to start and …
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Room Dividers

When you live in an apartment, you might not have a lot of space, so it’s important to make the most of what you have. One way to do this is to use room dividers. Room dividers define your space and a specific function that each area has. At the same time, dividers can be …
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His and Hers Pillowcases

Moving in with your significant other is exciting. Moving in with their stuff is less so. Source: HomesDIR.com Before the manfriend and I made the leap to living in sin, he had the following in his room: solid navy sheets and a navy bedspread; a white, drawer-less IKEA desk; a black computer chair; a large …
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Nursery

Do you have a baby on the way and still live in an apartment? Don’t go rushing to buy a house just yet; you probably have room for your little bundle of joy in your current place. Here are some tips for re-purposing your pad to accommodate your new addition – and saving some money in the …
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Home Office

What are you doing with the spare bedroom in your two- and three-bedroom apartment? Have you thought about using it as a home office? This decision prevents your computer and work space from being in a distracting location, such as the bedroom or living room. Here’s what to include in your spare bedroom/home office to …
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Closet Space

Closets are an important part of every home because they keep those things you need, but that you don’t necessarily want to look at store out of sight, yet still accessible. At least that’s the idea, As useful as an efficient, well-organized closet is, a cluttered unorganized closet can be a frustrating eyesore every time …
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