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Your space should feel like home—safe, comfortable, and truly yours. In Home & Apartment Tips, you’ll find renter-friendly ideas, cozy upgrades, and simple projects to help you create a space you love coming back to, no matter how small or temporary it might be.

How to soundproof a wall
Home & Apartment Tips

15 Wall Soundproofing Ideas That Actually Work (and Look Good Too)

ByElle

Tired of hearing every sound through your wall? I’ve been there. Here are 15 soundproofing ideas that actually work — from cozy DIY fixes to renter-friendly hacks that’ll bring back your peace and quiet.

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How to Soundproof a Room DIY
Home & Apartment Tips

How to Soundproof a Room DIY (Easy Renter-Friendly Ideas)

ByElle

Living alone shouldn’t mean listening to your neighbors all night. Here’s how to soundproof your room with easy, renter-friendly DIY ideas that make your space feel private, quiet, and completely yours.

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Unique Ways to Hide Valuables in a Small Apartment
Women Safety | Home & Apartment Tips

15 Unique Ways to Hide Valuables in a Small Apartment

ByElle

I live alone, so hiding my valuables is non-negotiable. Here are 15 clever, renter-friendly ways I actually use to stash cash, jewelry, and documents in a small apartment—without turning it into a bunker.

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Renter-Friendly DIY Security Upgrades for Women Living Alone
Women Safety | Home & Apartment Tips

11 Renter-Friendly DIY Security Upgrades for Women Living Alone

ByElle

I’ve lived alone for years, and these are my go-to renter-friendly DIY security upgrades—no drilling, no landlord drama, just simple ways to feel safer at home. Here’s exactly what I use (and why you’ll want to try them too).

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How to Secure Your Windows in an Apartment
Women Safety | Home & Apartment Tips

13 Ways to Secure Your Windows in an Apartment

ByElle

Your apartment windows shouldn’t be an easy target. Learn 13 easy, budget-friendly ways to make them safer—even if you’re renting.

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21 Front Door Safety Hacks for Women Who Live Alone
Women Safety | Home & Apartment Tips

21 Front Door Safety Hacks for Women Who Live Alone

ByElle

You know I worry about this stuff too. Here are 21 front door safety hacks I’d tell any woman living alone. Let’s make sure you feel safe at home, okay?

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Apartment Red Flags to Watch Out For
Living Alone 101 | Home & Apartment Tips | Women Safety

13 Apartment Red Flags to Watch Out For (Before You Sign That Lease)

ByElle

I learned the hard way that not all apartments are what they seem. Here are 13 real red flags to watch for before you sign that lease—so you can feel safe, smart, and totally sure about your next home.

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Cheap Ways to Make Your Apartment Safer
Women Safety | Home & Apartment Tips

10 Cheap Ways to Make Your Apartment Safer

ByElle

I couldn’t afford fancy security systems when I moved in alone—so I found 10 cheap, smart ways to make my apartment safer. Here’s exactly what I used (and what I’d do if I had no budget at all).

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How to Make Your Place Feel Like Home (Without Spending a Lot)
Living Alone 101 | Home & Apartment Tips

15 Ways to Make Your Place Feel Like Home (on a Budget)

ByElle

My apartment never felt like home — until I made a few small, budget-friendly changes. Here’s how I turned a cold space into something warm, personal, and finally mine (without spending much).

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