In March of 2012, we turned our focus to the special issues and challenges that come up when renting an apartment or house. From gardening to laundry, reversible decor to the lack of closet space, if you are a renter, we've got some ideas that just might come in handy...

• Small Space Solutions from Our Tours: Multipurpose Rooms that Work
• Gardening Without a Garden: 10 Ideas for Your Patio or Balcony
• The Ultimate Guide to Making Any Rental More Energy Efficient
• No Closet, No Problem: 10 Fixes for Apartments with a Lack of Closets
• Make Any Bathroom More Spa-Like Without Renovating
• Removable Wallpapers by Style: Modern
• Making Your Own Curtains: Easy Instructions from Across the Web
• 5 Things I Never Did to a Rental But Probably Should Have
• Skip the Laundry Room: Portable Washers & Drying Racks
• 5 Things to Run Away From as a Renter

Welcome to Apartment Therapy's Best of 2012 roundup! From December 19 through January 1 we are rounding up our favorite (and your favorite) posts from the past year.

(Images: 1. Patrick Hamilton/Ken's Mixed Media Dream House, 2 - 9, please refer to image credits on the original posts as linked above)

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