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How to Get an Apartment Without a Job

A lot of you have been telling me that you're having a hard time renting an apartment when you don't have a job lined up. I know it can be tough, and I know what I did when I was in your shoes, but I wanted to get you more valuable information that wasn't just from my experience. So, I sat down with

6 Designer Tips to Make Your Home Look Expensive

Can Any Apartment Be a Furnished Apartment?

You need a furnished apartment, fast. Think your options are limited? Think again!

This Chart Shows You How Much Fabric You Need to Reupholster Furniture

You can get unique, low cost furniture by reupholstering used pieces yourself. However, it can be a challenge to figure out how much fabric you need based on the type and shape of your item. These charts show you how much fabric you'll need for common chairs, sofas, and stools.

Would your employer rent you a furnished apartment?

Companies rent short stay apartments for new employees in corporate housing that is furnished. Revenue for the industry has seen major gains in the past few years.

Easy Fixes to Personalize Your New Apartment

You moved into your new apartment a few months ago. All your major chores seem to be done: Unpacked all your boxes? Check. Hung up your pictures? Check. Learned the basics of your new neighborhood? Check. But something feels a little bit off … and you can’t quite put your finger on it. Perhaps it’s…

These Rental Apartment Decorating Ideas Can Save You Money

Planning a move? Read this first. These rental apartment decorating ideas saved me money and helped me figure out my personal style—and it's all about taking your time.

Make your rental feel like home

Paint, primp and personalise - simple ideas for making your rental your own

7 Things Every Renter Should Do Before Moving

Moving is a hectic venture that’s guaranteed to take a lot longer than you think, so use this checklist to start preparing for the big day.

7 TED Talks to help you (re)design your apartment

Appreciate your space in new ways with these fun, insightful talks that will help guide you in redesigning the place you call home.

7 Apartment Decorating Ideas to Make Your Rental Feel More Like Home

Just because you don't own your space doesn't mean it can't feel like home! Here are seven apartment decorating ideas you can upgrade your apartment to make your rental feel more like home... without upsetting your landlord!

Apartment Decorating on a Budget

Plenty of young adults have long figured out how to do apartment decorating on a budget and they’ve been able to pull it off with some great success.

17 Ways to Turn a Cheap Apartment into a Chic Apartment

Decorating an apartment on a budget doesn't have to be a challenge. These ideas are sure to spruce up your place without hurting your wallet.

From abroad and studying in NYC? How to land a rental

An international student tries to navigate the city's real estate market.

5 Tips to Spruce Up Your Apartment

Moving into a new rental community can be an exciting moment in one’s life. Whether you’re moving into your own place for the first time ora seasoned renter, having a haven of rest with outstanding amenities is always rewarding for a renter. The notion exists that in order to make changes to your home, you must own

Renters Rejoice: Stylish Solutions to Your Most Common Design Woes

What do you do when you're a design lover but your rental is less than inspired

Tips To Make Renting A Home Easier |

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. If you’ve been around here much lately, you already know we are about to make a major move. However, sometimes families find renting a home is the only option they have. In fact, we looked into rentals …