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What Size Rug Do You Need For a Queen Bed? 

What Size Rug Do You Need For a Queen Bed? 

A rug is a great way to make small spaces, such as apartment bedrooms, feel larger. Rugs add a touch of depth and dimension to your room and help define space. Adding an area rug under your bed also adds an element of coziness and warmth. But before you purchase just...

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When Do Apartments Get Updated? 

When Do Apartments Get Updated? 

You might be wondering "When do apartments get updated?" Unlike a hotel which can undergo a massive renovation all at once, most apartment complexes typically renovate “as they go”.  This is because hotels operate on a night-by-night basis, and can simply choose a...

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Decorating Ideas for Smaller Apartment Bathrooms

Decorating Ideas for Smaller Apartment Bathrooms

When it comes to the bathroom, many tenants feel that decorating is a big challenge due to its small size and lack of flexibility. Thankfully, bathroom decor doesn't have to be complicated. There are plenty of ways tenants can spruce up their bathrooms without...

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Can I Sublet My Apartment?

Can I Sublet My Apartment?

If you are renting an apartment and have considered subletting, you've come to the right place. What Is Subletting? Since you found this article, you might already know what subletting is. But just in case, subletting is a term used to define the act of releasing your...

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What Can a Landlord Do If I Don’t Pay Rent?

What Can a Landlord Do If I Don’t Pay Rent?

Once you sign a lease for an apartment, you typically agree to pay rent monthly and on time (usually the 1st of the month). What can the landlord do if you decide not to pay the rent? Ultimately, if you do not pay rent, you can be evicted (legally kicked out of your...

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How do I Decline an Apartment after Approval?

How do I Decline an Apartment after Approval?

Have you applied for an apartment, been approved, and decided you simply do not want to move in? There are many reasons this could happen. You may have found something better, or perhaps you didn't need the apartment after all. So, let's find out more about how and...

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How Can I Make My Apartment Feel Expensive?

How Can I Make My Apartment Feel Expensive?

When you move into an apartment, you naturally want to make it look as lovely as possible. So, if you are ready to give your apartment that extra pop and luxe factor, follow these tips. Just remember, less is more in many cas! Take It Room By Room Don't try to do...

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What is the Shortest Time You Can Rent an Apartment?

What is the Shortest Time You Can Rent an Apartment?

Are you thinking of renting an apartment, but only for a few months? Short term rentals of more than 1 month may be possible, but have limitations including usually significantly higher monthly rents. Read on to learn more about short-term apartment leases and their...

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What is Modern Furniture?

What is Modern Furniture?

What is Modern Furniture? Looking to furnish that apartment? Find out what modern furniture is, and the differences between modern and contemporary. Modern Furniture Modern furniture is based on a specific style and time period between the 1920s and 1950s when there...

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What is Scandinavian Furniture?

What is Scandinavian Furniture?

What exactly is Scandinavian Furniture? Think you know what it is, but how does one describe it? You've come to the right place. Sample Scandinavian Furniture Below What is Scandinavian Furniture? Derived from Nordic influences, clean, Scandinavian furniture is...

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