10 Apartment Necessities to Have Prior to Moving In

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Ensure You Have These Ten Things Before Moving In! It is important to furnish and decorate your apartment slowly, however, there are some supplies necessary to have on move-in day. Follow the list below to ensure you have all your bases covered in your new apartment. First Aid Kit You’ve probably heard “safety first” your Read More »

Reasons To Get a Renter’s Insurance Policy

Regardless if you’ve been fine without it, you should still take out a renter’s insurance policy.  It may not be required by your current landlord, however most landlords are making it mandatory. Everyone would rather, “be safe than sorry,” and renter’s insurance is the epitome of that saying. Renter’s insurance isn’t all that expensive, and Read More »

Preventable Moving Mistakes

preventable moving mistakes

Moving within the same building or city isn’t as easy as everyone makes it sound, it still takes time and preparation. If you’re moving out of the state or even country, it will take much more discipline and focus. To make the whole process a little better for everyone, read about what not to do Read More »

Easy Apartment Upgrades

easy apartment upgrades

People tend to think because they rent an apartment they aren’t able to make upgrades, but the truth is there are plenty of simple upgrades you can do. When you’re first finding a spot for everything, you notice little things you’re not terribly fond of that you missed while you were touring the unit. You Read More »

Decorations That Don’t Damage

decorations that dont damage

When it comes to decorating, you don’t have to damage your apartment. There are many products and design ideas to personalize your apartment without sacrificing your security deposit. It may be tricky at first, so use the list below to get the ball rolling and then see what innovative decorating ideas you can come up Read More »

Declutter Your Apartment and Declutter Your Mind

declutter your apartment and declutter your mind

No outdoor chores and a smaller living space makes it easier to keep clean, but if you don’t have sufficient storage solutions, the clutter will add up quick. Luckily, it’s easy to declutter your apartment and acquire mental clarity. Baby Steps Whenever faced with a large task, break it down into several smaller tasks. Find Read More »

Compromise with a Messy Roommate

compromise with a messy roommate

There’s nothing wrong with keeping your apartment spotless, but if you lose your cool over the smallest mess, you may have a bigger issue to deal with. Likewise, if your roommate doesn’t have the same knack to keep clean as you do, you may find yourself at odds with each other. Most people jump to Read More »

Child-Proof Your Apartment

child proof your apartment

An apartment is an excellent way to immerse your child into a sense of belonging and community. That doesn’t mean apartments a care-free, though. If you have a child or even if you are a babysitter or nanny working out of your apartment, it is paramount your apartment is child-proof. Part of life is getting Read More »

Apartment Search Secrets

apartment search secrets

Looking for your next apartment can seem like a tedious task, even more so if you are relocating to a new city or state. Luckily, the advice below will help you what to focus on to make it a little less painstaking. Location Matters Where an apartment is located is one of the most important Read More »

Apartment Decorating Like a Designer

apartment decorating like a designer

Just because you’re a temporary tenant doesn’t mean you can’t make the space your own. Once you have found a spot for all your belongings, the next step is to decorate. No one likes to walk into an empty apartment. It’s hard for guests to feel at home in your apartment when the only thing Read More »