For the last month my washer/dryer combo hasn’t had the dryer functionality, and I've had to come up with some creative solutions for drying my clothes. I thought about only wearing quick-dry athletic wear, but that's proved to be unfashionable. So, in the end, an over-the-door drying rack is the best solution for me and my apartment.

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One of the most frequently lamented problems in a kitchen is a lack of storage, an issue that can be compounded when it's a rental kitchen and you don't have as many possibilities to customize it to your needs. Even when you can't renovate, here are some ideas taken from some of our house tours and our sister site The Kitchn that can help you make the most of what you've got.

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As the world's second-largest French-speaking city, with students galore and a vibrant business center, Montreal has a competitive rental market for the most charming of its apartments. Your best bet for hunting is well before July 1 — that's when the vast majority of leases change hands. Another surprising aspect of Montreal renting: it's illegal for landlords to require a security deposit, key deposit, or anything more than the first month's rent (a far cry from the first month, last month, and security I was accustomed to, coming from New York City). 

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If you'd like to add a some pizazz to your little one's walls, but are prohibited by renting, try removable wallpaper. These fresh patterns by Chasing Paper are perfect in a nursery, kid's or teen's room — or practically any space in the house:

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When you're living in a rental and shopping around for temporary decor, why not have a bit of fun with it? Temporary wallpaper is designed precisely so you don't have to live with it forever, so you can let your imagination run loose and embrace a bit of quirk. 

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Uh-oh. Has that baby of mine really worked out how to get in the refrigerator? Already? And the cabinets? Time to baby proof our rental. But how, when there is so little we can change? Here are a few of the challenges us renters face when baby-proofing, and the simple steps we can take to overcome them.
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All white walls provide a neutral backdrop that lends itself well to introducing texture.  Unlike pattern and color, which often make a bold statement, texture may not be quite as obvious, but can still make just as big of an impact.  Texture can add dimension to a room, create harmony between different elements, or serve as a focal point.  Consciously adding and playing with  texture — especially layered and contrasting textures — can be a quick way to transform any room, especially those rentals with stark white walls.

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When I think of paint treatments for walls, I automatically think of yellow-y brown paint, faux Tuscan facades (complete with crumbling "plaster" to reveal "brick" underneath), and really bad splotchy sponge paint. Yeesh, the 1980s and 1990s were rough. In search of big impact, low commitment rental solutions, I set out to find ways to mess around with paint — things that were both easily reversible, and that look like they belong in this decade. Here's what I found:

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Since this month is focused on renting and all that comes with it, I thought I would compile a list of our best rental tips in one bookmarkable place for you to keep at close reach. More

For reasons aesthetic and practical, I am not a fan of carpeting. Unfortunately for me and many people, wall-to-wall carpeting is a common feature of rental units. Here are a few ways to make the best of a shaggy situation.

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