Spring is finally here, and with it comes the collective impulse and desire to test our green finger. Living in an apartment doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t do a little bit of gardening. Your balcony can be turned into a small urban oasis full of flowers, aromatic herbs, and even veggies.  Growing flowers and plants in an urban environment is also crucial for the…

In a world where environmentalism and sustainability are becoming increasingly important, landlords all over the world are looking for ways to upgrade their rentals in a green manner. If you’re looking to go solar as a renter, there’s not much you can do on your own – you need the approval and support of your landlord. That said, if your landlord has no intention of…

Even though renting comes with its various perks and advantages to owning property, renters around the world invariably face the same problem – making the rental feel like home. This can be especially difficult if you’ve moved around a lot, and it doesn’t really matter if you’re renting a condo or an apartment, there’s no denying that your personalization options are quite limited. And we…

In years gone by, pets had their own little wooden houses outside in the yard. These days, though, pets are part of the family! The pup sleeps on the couch more than the humans do, and there’s more dog hair lying around than people’s hair.  Thankfully, many apartment complexes are getting onboard with the pet-friendly concept and are allowing dogs to share living space with their…