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How to Get an Apartment Without a Job

A lot of you have been telling me that you're having a hard time renting an apartment when you don't have a job lined up. I know it can be tough, and I know what I did when I was in your shoes, but I wanted to get you more valuable information that wasn't just from my experience. So, I sat down with

Reasons To Rent A Two Bedroom Vs. A One-Bedroom Apartment

We’ve previously discussed the pros and cons of renting a studio vs. a one-bedroom apartment. But what about a one-bedroom vs. a two-bedroom? It’s a question that couples and singles must face when deciding on a place to live. While couples may share a single bedroom, a two-bedroom may still be a better option for […]

How to find hidden cameras in your Airbnb and other rental properties

As creepy as it sounds, someone could be spying on you at your vacation rental property. There have been many examples recently of vacationers finding hidden cameras in their rooms. Don't be a victim of this hideous behavior. We've got tips on how to spot a hidden cam and what to do about it.

Now you can also rent our apartments by the month!

At Friendly Rentals we are always expanding our portfolio of apartments. And now we have introduced a new rental format: long-term rentals.

What to Look for Before Hiring a Contractor

Learn about the right questions to ask when hiring a contractor and important things to look for before starting a project.

6 Designer Tips to Make Your Home Look Expensive

Trouble in the Ivory Tower: Not an academic problem.

The Ivory Tower. Image from The Neverending Story. “Science is the only news,” Stuart Brand told us. And the news is that research misc...

When It Comes to the Control Tower, Optimization Is Key

The supply chain control tower is a concept that borrows heavily from air traffic control towers. As you know, airport control towers have visibility into all airborne traffic, and help prioritize …

Getting the Most, part 4: Cooling Tower Optimization

Why Your Local Cell Tower Looks Like A Half-Assed Tree

What kind of “stealth” cell towers do you see near you?

Custom-Painted Micro Wind Turbines For The Eiffel Tower

Micro wind turbine doubters step aside: the Eiffel Tower got a major green makeover, and included in the mix are two custom painted micro wind turbines.

How Disney's Tower of Terror Works

How could a newly-built tower crack?

A defect in a newly-built Sydney tower block has raised questions about Australian building standards.

Preventable deaths? The story of Grenfell Tower flat 113

Firefighters risked their lives to save residents of Grenfell Tower, but could they have rescued more than they did?

How to Build a Strawberry Tower

Standing tall among low growing vegetables, this Strawberry Tower is both decorative and functional.