Articles for Tenants

Rental life can be stressful, we’re here to help. In the tenants section of Four Walls you’ll find temporary home decor ideas, tips for negotiating with your landlord, and more.

When Your Apartment is Your Office

Lately more and more offices are becoming "global" and allowing employees to work from home wherever they are. As a result, lots of people are...

4 New Year’s Resolutions for 2015

Do you still make resolutions on New Year's Day? Even though I know the chance of them sticking is very slim, the organized list-making side...

Water-Saving Devices for Your Rental

We all know that going green is in these days, and for good reasons, too: global warming, climate changes, diminishing natural resources, carbon emission and growing...

20 Ideas for Sending Neighbors Valentine’s Day Love

Valentine's Day is not only about romantic relationships, but also about showing appreciation for those we live with, including our roommates. Living with roommates...

Let There Be Light in your Rental

Moody indoor ambiance has a time and a place, but you don't always want it to be dark when you're trying to rent to someone. If...

Adopting a Cat? Read This First!

Last year I adopted a cat from a local shelter and brought him home to my apartment. Since then I’ve spend a lot time...

Cleaning Green: Part 2

In case you missed part one, I'm testing out natural house cleaning supplies to see what works and what doesn't. This time around I focused...

How to Exercise in a Small Apartment

If working out more in 2016 was one of your New Year's resolutions, you've probably already discovered that getting to the gym in the gray,...

3 Tips When Moving In with a Stranger

If you're a renter, at some point you'll likely move in with a stranger. Ideally your new roommate will be delightful and result in...

Too Much Stuff? 3 Simple Steps for Downsizing

You did it! You found your dream apartment in the perfect location. Whether you’re a Baby Boomer downsizing or a Millennial moving for the...

How to Narrow Down Your Apartment Search

If you’re looking for a new place and have your eye on a certain neighborhood, this blog post probably isn’t for you. This is...

10 Ways to Make Your Landlord Love You

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we asked landlords what makes them love their tenants. Here's what we found out: Make a good first impression// Fill...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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