Home & DIY
Introduction Searching for tiny bathroom organization hacks usually happens after the third time you accidentally knock your toothbrush into the toilet because there is zero counter space. I lived in a pre-war studio apartment for two years where the bathroom was so small you could wash your hands while sitting on the toilet. It had…
Introduction Learning how to flip furniture for profit is often sparked by a viral TikTok video of someone turning a hideous, orange 1990s dresser into a stunning, modern matte-black masterpiece worth $500. I admit, that is exactly how I got hooked. I was driving home one day and saw a beat-up wooden nightstand sitting on…
Introduction Learning how to stop killing your indoor plants is usually a journey paved with good intentions and dead leaves. I used to joke that I was a “plant serial killer.” I would walk into a nursery, fall in love with a beautiful Fiddle Leaf Fig, bring it home, name it, and watch helplessly as…
Introduction Starting a renter-friendly kitchen makeover usually begins with a deep sigh of frustration. I vividly remember signing the lease for my dream apartment in the city. The location was perfect, the windows were huge, but the kitchen looked like it was trapped in a 1980s time loop. The cabinets were a nauseating shade of…
Introduction Searching for small balcony makeover ideas on a budget usually stems from a specific frustration: staring at a sad, dusty slab of concrete that is currently serving as a graveyard for dead plants and a rusty drying rack. I have been there. My first apartment balcony was a depressing 4×8 foot space overlooking a…
Introduction Learning how to soundproof a room cheaply is often the only thing standing between you and a good night’s sleep, especially if you live in a busy city or have noisy roommates. I still remember my first apartment in downtown Chicago. It was charming, affordable, and located directly next to the elevated train tracks….
