The Best Rental Hacks of All Time: Apartment-Friendly Edition

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Even though it’s a rental, you can still make a few changes to enhance your apartment living. While removing the plumbing system and knocking off walls may not be the best apartment hacks, you should consider temporary, apartment-friendly options such as removable wallpapers and updated fixtures. Here are a few cool summer apartment trends to explore:

Cool Hacks for the Summer

Install a Balcony Awning

People with active lifestyles, especially those who like hosting people, often need more space in apartments. However, you can maximize your space by installing a balcony awning to create more outdoor shade. Residents of Copper Flats can enjoy the convenience of outdoor space on their balconies without worrying about the summer sun.

Go for a Removable Wallpaper

Removable wallpaper is a renter’s best option for the walls. There are numerous colors and patterns to choose from when installing wallpaper. This gives you a fun and creative way to upgrade your walls without causing a permanent change.

Install Peel-and-Stick Tiles

There are several aspects of your apartment you can’t change without violating your rental agreement, including the flooring, kitchen, and bathroom backlash. A peel-and-stick tile is your best choice for your backslash. These decals are a great way to highlight your style without going against the building codes.

Tips, Tricks, & More

Aside from redefining your living space, there are ways you can maximize your apartment to enhance your apartment living experience; these include:

Rugs to define spaces- most apartments have spaces blended into one to give it an open space feeling. However, you can designate spaces using different types of rugs. These rugs can be used to separate the lounge area from the dining space.

Mirrors to create an illusion of space- mirrors are also a good way to create an illusion of a large area. Check with your landlord if you can wall-mount the mirrors to achieve the goal.

Apartment Hacks for your Apartment

Spruce up your apartment with amazing hacks that not only add a personal touch to the building but also help you maximize space. At Copper Flats, you can give your apartment a facelift to match your taste using landlord-approved hacks. Re-imagine your living space with these creative apartment hacks as you enjoy the convenience of I-15 Freeway and UTA Frontrunner Access.

Indoor Summer Activities to Stay Fresh

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Residents of the rustic rentals at Copper Flats in Aurora, CO, enjoy the cool breeze offered by each unit’s air conditioner. To cool off outdoors, residents can take a stroll with their pets on the grassy grounds of the nearby Orison Nature Center. Screen doors slide open to let in the fresh mountain air. You can also decorate spacious balconies with plants and deck chairs! This way, you can enjoy the chill of the evening air. However, running an air conditioner full-time can also be expensive. So take note of these summer co-friendly tips for apartment living.

Staying Cool Indoors

Staying comfortable indoors begins with cooling your space down for a few hours by shutting your windows, closing the curtains, and running the air conditioning system at its coldest for a couple of hours. The key is to use heavy drapes, which can be hung with an extendable curtain rod. Adjust extendable curtain rods to fit your window or balcony frame without having to damage anything.

Eco-Friendly Ways to Stay Refreshed

One way to chill out is to run as few big appliances as possible. Don’t use your oven or dishwasher to stay cool. It also helps to keep your television and lamps off for as long as possible to help keep your apartment cool. You can also apply small frozen gel packs to your wrists and the back of your neck to keep your body cool.

Cool Summer Apartment Trends

Ready for some cool summer apartment trends? Try placing blocks of ice in front of a small personal fan in front of you to cut electricity costs. Avoid running the air conditioner all night by buying a bed topper made of cooling gel, and also consider getting your pet a bed made of cooling gel. Stay hydrated by filling an antique look water dispenser with ice and limes and drinking from it all day.