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Nursery Design for Renters

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One common element of most nursery designs is paint, but if you rent an apartment or a home that does not allow you to paint the walls any shade but white or beige, suddenly your options are limited. You could go with a white nursery theme, but only the bravest of mothers (with extreme stain-fighting skills) usually go this route. Fortunately there are tons of ways to add color to your walls without ever touching a paint brush or losing your security deposit. 1. Hang a quilt. Most crib bedding sets come with a matching quilt. Since your baby has … Continue reading →

Apartment Hunting With Pets

Planning a move is a difficult thing. Planning a move with four-legged family members can be even more of a challenge! In working on my own relocation, I’ve come up against a lot of problems — especially because I have dogs that are considered “large” and breeds that may be “dangerous” or “aggressive”. It has definitely been a learning experience! Some pet-moving resources and suggestions: Check with the humane society local to the area you’re moving to. Local shelters and rescues often keep a list of pet-friendly housing. Most rental sites will let you search for things like “cats welcome” … Continue reading →

The Great Large Dog Apartment Search

Moose and Lally and I are on the brink of a great adventure. We’re planning a move from the east coast (New Jersey to be exact) to the west coast (somewhere in the Portland metro area). We’d like it to happen some time this spring. And that’s where things got difficult. As if searching long-distance for a place to live wasn’t hard enough, I have the pups to consider. And there’s no way I’m leaving them behind! Lally is a boxer/shar-pei mix, weighing in at around 55 pounds. Moose is a German shepherd mix, way overweight at 105 pounds. We … Continue reading →

Temporary Housing and Apartments: Adding Color

We have already touched on some of the restrictions and limitations that are imposed on people who live in apartment buildings, rentals, or military housing. Today we’ll talk about ways to get the look and feel you want, by adding color, without breaking any rules. If you cannot paint, try covering the walls with fabric. A few staple holes at the very top and bottom of the wall are hardly noticeable. They are easily patched when you get ready to move out. If you aren’t handy when it comes to repairs, or if you move often, you might want to … Continue reading →

Temporary Housing and Apartments

Many families call apartments, other rentals, or military housing, home. Unfortunately, some of these spaces don’t always feel as homey as we’d like. We all know that decorating apartments or temporary housing can be a challenging experience. Not only are most rentals somewhat limited for space, but they also usually have many rules that keep families from making any drastic changes. Since one of the most important elements of making a house or apartment into a home is adding color, the first step is to speak to the landlord. He or she may agree to allow painting, and may even … Continue reading →