Renters Guide To Chicago
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Out of Office: How to make a work from home space without a spare room
By April of this year, 46.6% of employed people in the UK were conducting some of their work from home, with 86% of those people doing so as a direct result of the pandemic. Check out these seven creative ideas to create WFH spaces even in the smallest apartments.
Seeking Space From Your Roommates During Self Isolation
Guest Post Seeking Space From Your Roommate(s) During Self-Isolation As of today, about 70% of Americans are still under some form of a lockdown or stay at home order due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the numbers change every day, many people have...
How to Transition Your Short Term Rental into a Long Term Let
Guest Post How to Turn Your Short-term Rental Into a Long-term Let With Design There are many reasons why you may want to switch from short-term rentals to long-term lets, however, even more landlords are considering this option due to the current economic climate....
What to Do this Weekend: Date Night In Ideas
We are a month and a half into quarantine and date nights in many households have devolved into, ‘What have we not seen on Netflix yet?’ While we are all ready to get back out and about, there are plenty of fun date night at home options to help you enjoy and...
Date Night During COVID
Guest Post How To Do Date Night In Your Apartment While Social Distancing By now, we are all familiar with the term social distancing. This is a word that not too long ago, we were not very familiar with. Now it seems like we hear it non-stop every day. As the...
What To Do This Weekend
What to Do This Weekend Weekend plans look a lot different nowadays, eh? I’m sure you are as sick of reading stories that begin with, “In these unprecedented times” or “Our new reality.” So I’m going to skip the intro and the explanation...
Spring + Summer Recipes to Fill Your Instagram Feed
It’s officially May and that means summer is just around the corner!! While a lot of things have changed this year, my love of summer remains! Bring on the warm weather…am I right? Along with sundresses and sunglasses comes a whole bunch of fresh fruits...
How to Exercise Outside While Social Distancing
Guest Post How to Exercise Outside While Social Distancing Yoga studios and gyms, even fitness centers found in the average apartment complex, have been closed as a response to the spread of COVID-19. As a result, people are left needing to find alternative ways to...
Planning to Sell Your Home? Here’s How to Raise its Value
Guest Post Making Informed Upgrades Property value isn’t something “static”; it’s not set in stone. There are always means by which you can expand the associated value of the property you own. Some are going to be better than others. For example, if you spend $50k on...
7 Kitchen Redesign Secrets for Happier Tenants
Guest Post When you move into a rental home, you may think there’s not much you can do to change the decor. But you can make some simple adjustments in your kitchen that will make your lifestyle easier. The placement of your kitchen might not mesh with your...
Things To Do While You’re Stuck In Your Apartment
Guest Post Things To Do While Stuck In Your Apartment During the Coronavirus Pandemic By now, almost everyone in the country is under some kind of shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders from government agencies due to the coronavirus pandemic. Authorities stress that...
Millennial Housing Trends: Everything You Need to Know
Guest Post Millennial Housing Trends: Everything You Need to Know To be able to define current housing trends, we have to look at the demands of the millennials. This generation of young individuals is expected to take over Boomers that currently make for the largest...
5 Great Ways to Turn Your Home into a Natural Oasis
Guest Post The Zen-like experience. You’ve likely seen it in spas, salons, yoga studios, and sophisticated offices around the world. The intention behind this design scheme is to create a relaxed, calming atmosphere for any visitors. The trend has been around...
Moving from New York to DC: 5 Things You Never Thought of
Guest Post Moving From New York To DC: 5 Things You Never Thought Of Moving from New York to DC is a big decision. It may just be a zip along the coast from one city to another, but it is a long-distance move—which always has the potential to be stressful and...
5 Steps to Get You Prepared for Moving Abroad
Guest Post 5 Steps to Get You Prepared for Moving Abroad Moving overseas is not an easy task. It’s a big step for any individual and a huge commitment in terms of lifestyle and finances. That being said, it’s also one of the most exciting experiences one can go...
Do I Need Plumber’s Putty for a Sink Drain?
Guest Post Do I Need Plumber’s Putty For A Sink Drain? Introduction Ever wondered how and why the water running through the sink doesn’t leak? Normally most people don’t bother about this because the plumber fixes any issue relating to...
How to Shop for a Garage Door
Guest Post How to buy a garage door Introduction: Garage doors are a necessity for our homes. It keeps us secure and protects our valuables. A modern house is incomplete without a garage door. But buying one can be confusing. There are so many styles and qualities to...
5 DIY Homemade Cleaners Your Apartment Needs
Guest Post 5 DIY Homemade Cleaners Your Apartment Needs The number of natural cleaning products on the market is pretty extensive. Have you ever considered using homemade cleaners? Before making a purchase today, many people question how healthy it is. This applies...