Here’s an alternative to hanging a small flat screen TV on the wall or putting it on a piece of furniture: hang it on a coat rack. You can then easily adjust the angle of the TV by turning the coat rack, all without any holes in the wall or taking up floor space – perfect for renters and a small space! Just make sure you have a large base on the bottom of the coat rack for extra stability.
If you have shelving units with empty sides, use cork tiles to fill them in to double as a cork board. To make the cork tiles more rigid, stick them to foam board with strong double sided tape. It’s an easy inexpensive DIY project that's great for a small space where everything needs to do double-duty or for a rental apartment where you want to avoid putting holes in the walls.
Quick tips: how to install vinyl tile at wall edges and how to work around irregular object like radiators (the same trick can also be used for tiling around a toilet)
See how to position your reference lines to start laying down your tiles so you end up with the best results for your room. This video explains how to use the 3-4-5 rule and a chalk line.
Old linoleum or vinyl tile flooring can be challenging for renters. What do you do if you can’t replace them but can’t stand looking at them? The easy renter-friendly solution is installing tile on tile:
Wish you had a wall switch to control a lamp? Try a wireless remote control system: plug the receiver into the outlet, plug the lamp into the receiver, and that’s it – you’re ready to turn the light on/off with the wall mounted battery operated switch. With no electrical wiring needed, it's a perfect DIY lighting solution for renters!
If you're looking to create separate living spaces in a studio apartment, think about using bookcases. You can configure them to act like a wall and if the back is unfinished, pretty it up with wallpaper or grasscloth. It's a perfect solution for renters since you can take your wall with you when you leave! I used Ikea Billy bookcases in my studio apartment to create an entryway giving me a...
Want to make cushion covers but don’t like to sew? Use fusible tape for 3 sides and iron-on Velcro for the remaining side to insert/remove the cushion – just apply a hot iron and you’re done! I used this method to make the cushions for my DIY lounging bench on my balcony and I love how they turned out.
In this episode, see how to decorate a small balcony to add livable square footage to your apartment by installing a reed fence, making a bench out of a few plastic storage containers and plywood. There’s even room to include a balcony garden with
Wish you had more electrical outlets near your desk? Try these lampholder/electrical outlet adapters that go into lamp sockets. They’re perfect for plugging in extra things like your glue gun. If you want the outlets to work with the lamp off, get the kind with a pull chain...not bad for under $5!
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