There’s no question that renting a furnished apartment can save you major hassle, but if you’ve never rented a furnished apartment you may have some questions. For example, what do you actually need to bring?
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How to Decorate Your Furnished Apartment for Fall
Ah, pumpkin spice and everything nice. It’s that time of year! Whether you’re a longtime fall fanatic or you just want to change up your décor for the fall season, now is a wonderful time to add some seasonal decorations to your living space.
Cheap (But Stylish) DIY Apartment Decorations to Welcome Fall
The first official day of fall is September 22! Grab a pumpkin spice latte (and a glue gun) to start the season off right with these DIY fall decorations for your apartment, made from materials that you can find at the dollar store or on a nature walk!
The Surprising Reason Renting Furniture Can Help You Achieve Your Dreams
Believe in yourself. Work hard. Never give up. These are some important words of wisdom for anyone looking to achieve their dreams, but we want to add, “Rent your furniture” to this list. How do you become one of those impressive people that turn their big dreams into reality?
Getting evicted is difficult and frustrating — and it can leave you scrambling to find a new place to call home. But there’s no need to panic! Regardless of the reason for your eviction, finding a
The Dos and Don’ts of Finding an Apartment in Another State
Moving to another state can be an exciting adventure, but it can
3 Tips for Living With Roommates
Whether your messy current roommate is grating on your nerves, you're searching
Ways to Save When Furnishing Your Rental Apartment
Investing heavily in furnishing a rental is unnecessary since moving out is
Whether you’re stepping into your first solo apartment, downsizing to a cozy nook, or making a cross-country move without a single stick of furniture, furnishing an apartment can feel like a Herculean task. But fear not, future furniture fanatic! We’re breaking down the costs, dishing out tips, and guiding you through every cushy couch and comfy mattress decision. How much does it cost to furnish an apartment? Let’s take a look.
How to Start Decluttering When You’re Overwhelmed
Over the years, you’ve filled your apartment with things you love —
5 Tips for Creating an Apartment Home Gym
So, you want to get into a workout routine. But your apartment
How to Get a Lease: What to Do if No One Will Rent to You
With an explosive housing and rental market, it's more complicated than ever
The holiday shopping season is upon us and, for many people, that means jumping on Amazon or countless other shopping sites to order gifts and needed items. This year’s Cyber Monday looks to be the single biggest shopping day in history, far surpassing $90 billion in sales, which means that more packages than ever before will be shipped. This poses an interesting challenge for some apartment residents because where you live could mean drastic changes in how (and if) you receive your package deliveries.
How to Childproof Your Apartment
Between birthing classes and baby name books, expecting parents have a lot on their minds. To help make sure everything is ready for your upcoming bundle (or bundles!) of joy, try to keep things simple and stress-free. When it comes to childproofing your apartment, work smarter not harder. Follow our simple guidelines on how to make your apartment safer for its newest, and smallest, resident without giving yourself a headache in the process.
Easy Ways to Burglar-Proof Your Apartment
If a burglar thinks your apartment is “easy pickings,” it could become a target…even if the fanciest thing you own is a VCR with a copy of Dirty Dancing stuck in it. Why not make things difficult for that burglar? You’d be surprised by how much you can do to protect your apartment without spending big money on armed guards and snarling dogs.
What Is Considered Emergency Maintenance in an Apartment?
It’s one of a renter’s worst nightmares: you come home from work to find your carpet soaked and a burst pipe gushing underneath your bathroom sink. You don’t have the tools or expertise to fix it yourself… so what’s a renter to do? When there’s no time to waste and you need apartment maintenance, it’s good to know what you can do right away.
Warm apple pie, a rousing baseball game, and the fourth of July – there’s nothing more American. And with the latter holiday coming up, there’s no better time to celebrate, especially in our nation’s capitol.
Affordable Rent Means More Summer Fun In These 4 Cities
Welcome to summer. With cookouts, parties, beaches, and fun in the sun highlighting this season, there is no better time to escape the confines of your apartment and go have a great time.
Got Wanderlust? Why Furnished Apartments Are Ideal for Digital Nomads
There’s a new workplace reality and it doesn’t involve a cubicle. More and more people are pursuing work from home opportunities and choosing to take this lifestyle to a new level. Enter: the digital nomad.
What to Do For Father’s Day 2017 in Atlanta
2015: heavy-duty grilling tongs
2016: a cute rubber ducky tie
2017: a new wrench?
Father’s Day is June 18th! Are you ready?
Whether you’re hoping to move out of your dorm, upgrade your current space, or finally live roommate-free for the first time—the financial logistics of renting an apartment can be overwhelming. The good news is, you probably can afford an apartment as long as you know how to save.
What Is Apartment Debt on a Credit Report
Plans can change unexpectedly. Changes in employment, relationship status, or finances may prompt you to rethink your living situation. Some changes may even lead you to move out of your apartment without paying rent for the final month or two on the lease.
What Do Landlords Look for in an Apartment Background Check?
Finding an apartment can be difficult, especially when it’s your first apartment. Once you find the right one, you may also find out that the landlord runs a background check on lease applicants—and he or she wants your permission to run one on you.
When Is the Best Time to Rent an Apartment?
When you’re hunting for a bargain, timing can be everything. We’ve all browsed sales waiting for the right time to buy a television or car—holding off for seasonal savings such as Black Friday. But did you know there’s also a best time of year to rent an apartment?
It’s finally here! The long-awaited day when you meet true independence—you’re moving into your first apartment! Congratulations, you’ve officially entered adulthood. Once the movers are long gone, you’ve unpacked a few boxes, and you start settling in, you look down at your growling stomach, and realize—it’s time to do some shopping.
6 Best Value West Coast Cities for Renters
When it comes to amazing weather, incredible opportunities, and wonderful people, the West Coast is truly the best coast. Why would you live anywhere else? Though it’s not known for having the absolute cheapest rent in America, the West Coast might be calling your name!
9 Places to Change Your Address When You Move
There are a lot of time-consuming and downright annoying things to cross off your moving checklist. Between packing and hauling and unpacking again, changing your address on official documents might be the last thing on your mind; however, it’s an essential final step to make your new apartment home.
How to Move Big Stuff Without a Big Truck
Renting a big truck can be difficult, expensive, and inconvenient—but how else are you going to move that 8’ x 15’ table to your sweet new apartment? Don’t fret. Moving without a truck is definitely possible; it just takes a little ingenuity and patience.
It seems like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t keep your apartment clean. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us! And of course, your lazy busy roommates don’t make the process any easier.
You’ve thought about making a roommate chore chart, but isn’t that a new chore all of its own? Fret not – take charge of your chores and reclaim your rooms once and for all. Execute the following tips with your fellow renters and you’ll all be well on the way to making and maintaining an effective roommate chore chart.
The Unwritten Roommate Code (That You Should Write Down)
If you’ve ever shared in a 2-bedroom apartment, you know the roommate life can be rough. Dishes, turning off lights, or noisy late nights – whatever the little things are that irk you, don’t let it ruin your living situation. Here are some guidelines that all roommates should follow but might go without saying.
Share Chores Equally
You can try as hard as you want to keep your apartment dwelling separate, but you can’t avoid sweeping the kitchen floor. If your roommate is a little less tidy than you are, there are ways to communicate what’s important to you to keep fair. Putting a list of divvied-up to-dos on the fridge can be an easy way to remind your roommate of things both of you needs to keep up with.
Random Roommate or Not? Dos and Don’ts of Finding a Roommate
Generally, multiple bedroom apartments save each tenant some money compared to renting a one-bedroom or studio apartment by yourself. Of course, this leads to the dreaded roommate dilemma. Maybe you have had a bad roommate experience, or have never had a roommate at all. Thinking about trying a “blind” roommate? Use these tips to avoid setting yourself up for disaster and have a pleasant experience in your apartment while saving money on rent.
Do: Seek Practical Resources
Where you look for a roommate should depend on your situation. If you’re in college, there are usually resources for students to find roommates. Even if the university doesn’t provide it, there can be Facebook groups, or an outside resource online like RoomSync to match roommates at specific colleges.
Apartment Living Tips: Roommates and Chores
One of the biggest issues in apartment living is making sure all roommates are doing their fair share to keep the apartment clean. Many otherwise happy roommate relationships have quickly gone downhill when all parties weren’t on the same page about cleaning. The key to avoiding this situation is establishing expectations early and keeping all roommates accountable.