Apartment renting is a handy way to save money, especially for those whose living arrangements are temporary. And while the process of finding a good landlord is important, not many realize from the very beginning that being a responsible tenant…
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How to avoid a rent increase
Landlords love keeping good tenants and avoiding the time, hassle and expense of finding new ones. But they have bills to pay, too, and investors to please. As a result, rents go up. It’s an inevitable fact of life. For…
Easy ways to save money at home
Saving money for rainy days is something we all do in one way or another, but some of the best money saving hacks are closer than we’d think. Here’s a list. Watch your electronics—according to the Consumer Technology Association, the…
Renters pay more for auto insurance, study finds
In case you were wondering, there is an invisible link between homeownership and car insurance. According to Consumer Federation of America’s new analysis of premium quotes from major auto insurance companies, consumers pay about 7 percent more, on average, for…
Smart and easy rental upgrades
Even though rental living is common these days, we tend to assume there isn’t much we can do in a space that’s not our forever home. However, there are things that as renters we can invest in to break from…
Be green and clean this holiday season
Reading the media you might think that our kitchens are about to kill us. Salmonella, E. coli, a large variety of germs—there’s all sorts of nastiness lurking around the cooking area, waiting to attack. This image alone is enough to…
Smart gadgets to make your home unique
Whether in the form of electric vehicles, renewable energy or innovative communication channels, advanced technology is constantly reshaping the way we see the world. On a smaller scale, tech makes everyday life easier, adding both functionality and appeal to our…
Add value to your rental home with green features
The desire to go green has increased a great deal in recent years, with more and more people committed to improving their lives while being good stewards of the environment. In addition to driving hybrid cars or riding bicycles to…