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DIY
1 DIY: Fabric Wall Appliques
DIY
2 Cool Idea: A Bright and Fantastic DIY Wall
rentals
3 Cool Idea: Disguise an Ugly Rental Wall
Home Renovations
4 Open House: What's Your Definition of Newly Renovated?
Wall Decals
5 Cool Idea: Vinyl Wall Stripes
Stripes
6 Cool Idea: No-Paint Stripes For Renters
Rent
7 10 Tips For Short-Term Rental and Sublet Agreements
Poll
8 What's the Longest You've Lived in a Rental Apartment?
Decorating any home is no easy task — it's a process that requires at least seven steps. But decorating a rental presents even more obstacles. I can live with dated cabinetry and retro light fixtures, but I just can't put up with those beige rental walls. I've managed to find several landlords who don't mind me painting, but I know we don't all have the luxury. So, I couldn't help but pass Read more
I'm kind of over the wall decal trend, even though I myself was guilty as charged about two years ago. They're a bit gimmicky, especially those with a trompe l'oeil effect. But I must admit, the wall décor is a great option for renters. I was delighted to come across a more sophisticated alternative, these Room Stripes Wall Decals ($40) from Walls Need Love. Available in a couple dozen colors Read more
CasaSugar Community member MorganAshley recently asked, "What's your definition of 'newly renovated' as seen on a rental listed on Craigslist? Just curious how many years would qualify?" Personally, I wouldn't say the answer is how many years, but what has been renovated. For instance, I wouldn't mind 80-year-old hardwood floors, but yucky yellow linoleum floors from the 70s would certainly Read more
The recent New York Times article The Domestication of a Dive details writer Joel Hinman's 35 years of life in a fifth-floor Manhattan apartment. He first moved in with a housemate, and now, the father and husband lives in the same 2,500-square-foot apartment with his wife and young son — for less than $1300 a month. A friend of mine lived in a San Francisco apartment for 12 years, and also Read more
When you live in a rental, you often have to deal with some less-than-ideal features, such as ugly linoleum and mirrored closet doors. Canadian House and Home magazine recently offered a reader advice on hiding an ugly mirrored wall, and the tip is perfect for renters dealing with an ugly wall or closet door in their own home. Simply use inexpensive fabric curtain panels and a pretty curtain rod Read more
Alexa, the creative presence behind the blog The Swell Life, recently transformed a wall in her apartment from a boring off-white shade to this eye-catching grid of color. The project is renter-friendly, and it cost her less than $20. Plus, most importantly, it looks utterly fantastic. Alexa explains, "Like a lot of people, I live in an apartment. The type of apartment complex that doesn't allow Read more
Did you know that Washington DC residents are renting out their homes for the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration? Residents can stand to earn a pretty penny: the pictured home is renting for $550 a day! The practice is becoming so popular that there's even a website dedicated to the cause. Whether you're a DC resident looking to rent out your house for inauguration weekend, or a homeowner or Read more
Renters, I know it's hard for you to Dress Your Walls because many landlords prohibit wallpapering, painting, nailing things, and doing pretty much anything that makes your crib look cool. So, you'll be interested to learn this do-it-yourself technique for making spectacular fabric wall appliqués that can be removed easily when your lease is up. To learn the steps, read more Read more
San Francisco residents are passionate about their food, and that's at least doubly so if you're a San Francisco dweller who's also a food photographer and blogger. Kimberley Hasselbrink, the food photographer and creator of the blog The Year in Food, also deals with a less-than-ideal rental kitchen, but manages to make it work — beautifully so — thanks to a few tricks and tips. One of her Read more
Standout accessories we're excited to see in the front rows during Fashion Week Would you drink a bacon shake? Prince Harry and David Beckham have a hot night out in London Celebs are loving Downton Abbey-esque updos Gwyneth Paltrow and more celebs who got active to support Planned Parenthood Start your party engines! How to throw a Cars-themed bash Easy tips to warm up the kitchen of your Read more
