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Rent Paperbacks and Audio Books

If you are a fan of mail rental services such as Netflicks, you might be interested in other rental services, such as booksfree.com. With booksfree.com, you can rent out paperback books and audio books and have them delivered in the mail. How does booksfree.com work? Basically the same way that a DVD rental service does. You pay a monthly fee that is based on the level of service that you would like to have. You then order your books. They are delivered to you through the United States Postal System. You can keep the books for as long as you … Continue reading →

Blockbuster vs. Netflix

Ever since Jaime Egan posted her blog about renting DVDs online, I’ve been curious to give it a try. I didn’t do it right away because we were in the midst of selling the home we were living in and I didn’t want the hassle of changing addresses and what have you, so I put it off and frankly forgot about it. But about two weeks ago, within days of each other, I received flyers in the mail from both Blockbuster and Netflix. “Ah!” I said to myself, in the same tone of voice one would use to say, “Eureka!,” … Continue reading →

RENT: It Can Be a Four Letter Word

If you have ever owned a rental property, you can probably relate to the title. If you recently began renting out property or managing rental properties, you’ll soon begin to understand. While rental properties can be an excellent source of extra income, as well as being an investment tool, they also provide many challenges. As an income property, you can make extra money collecting rents. However, don’t forget there are also expenses. You are not likely to get rich renting out one unit, as the expenses are often nearly as much as the amount you’ll be able to charge. By … Continue reading →

Storage for Dorms, Rentals, Small Spaces

If a dorm room or small apartment is home for you or for someone you love, you know the many challenges that a small space, especially a rental, can present. There are handy products you can use to create storage and effectively use every inch of extra space. 3-M Command Adhesive Products The 3-M Command Adhesive products come in an assortment of styles from hooks to picture hangers. The adhesive adheres firmly to the wall and stays in place, until you want to remove it. Then, you simply stretch it and pull it cleanly away without damaging the surface. You … 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 →