Rental Kitchen Gets MUCH Needed Makeover

for a new renter. 

Foodie Fridays, Before And After

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How to Make a Rental Sink Cover with DIY Vessel Bowl

renter had a sad little sink with no personality, so he/she decided to cover it with  a piece of plywood cut to fit over the entire top of the cabinet, sink and all, and

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Contemporary Glass Door Knobs

to move out of their early 20th century walk-up apartment, absconded with all of the flat's period glass door knobs. In (somewhat) defense of the renter, s/he did replace them with standard metal

Tagged: Doors, Knobs, Hardware, Glass

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"The Real Man's Guide to Fixin' Stuff"'

and leaving it stand for an hour? When you vacuum the salted spots, the carpet will have perked up considerably.

A great gift for the fledgling homeowner/renter/nest-leaver, “The Real

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How to Refresh your Kitchen, Part 2: The Importance of Measuring!

the windows from the floor, ceiling and corners

If you’re a renter:

Measure the space above your sink and counters. This will aid in maximizing your

Tagged: Refresh, Kitchen, Makeover, Interior

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San Francisco Rental Renovation

Back in 2007, renter and interior designer Grant K. Gibson offered his landlord a

Tagged: Renovation, Apartment, Decorating, Design

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How to Upholster a Switch Plate

/677-Switched-On-Renter-s-Switch-plates" class="null">here on Curbly, but this latest entry kicks the idea up a notch. The maker uses fabric instead of paper. Cool, huh?