Small Space Living

RENTING
(The Washington Post illustration; Caroline Mullen)

10 easy ways to upgrade your rental bathroom right now

Temporary fixes for gross tile, bad lighting, poor storage and more that won’t jeopardize your security deposit.
By Kalina Newman

White House unveils new tenant protections amid soaring rental costs

By Rachel Siegel

8 ways renters can make their homes greener

By Rachel Fairbank

Tips for making your rental home more energy-efficient

By Mimi Montgomery

A rental home doesn’t have to be boring. Here are 8 simple updates.

By Sarah Lyon

Renting a home? Here’s what you need to know about renters insurance.

By Michele Lerner

9 reversible ways to upgrade your rental kitchen right now

By Kalina Newman
APARTMENTS
Loading...
(Linnea Bullion for The Post)

6 strategies for creating counter space where there is none

Professional home organizers share cheap and easy ways to declutter and maximize counter space in small kitchens and bathrooms.
By Maya Pottiger
Loading...

In a small space, do you really need a dining table?

By Sarah Lyon
Loading...

What to know before bringing a dog home to an apartment

By Hannah Holland

How to store your bike when space is tight

By Christina Sturdivant Sani

Make a small room appear larger with these 7 visual tricks

By Jennifer Barger

Downsizing during retirement can be draining. Pros can help.

By Amanda Long
Live Chats
Upcoming

Hilton Carter takes questions on decorating with plants

By Jura Koncius9 hours from now
Loading...
Loading...

Architectural Digest’s Amy Astley took your questions on trends, organization and more

By Jura KonciusJune 22
Loading...

Can you wash your good china in the dishwasher? An expert took questions.

By Jura KonciusJune 15
Loading...

Is carpeting or tile better for a basement? An expert took your questions.

By Jura KonciusJune 8
Loading...

Need help organizing jewels + Squishmallows? An organizer took questions.

By Jura KonciusJune 1
More live chats
LIVING & GATHERING
Loading...
(Jackson Gibbs For The Washington Post)

What to do if your pet eats your weed

If your dog or cat gets into your marijuana or THC edibles, here's what to know about symptoms, toxicity and when to call the vet.
By Sophia Solano
Loading...

How to preserve an invaluable piece of home: Your child’s growth chart

By Ellen Rosen
Loading...

How to meet your apartment neighbors, without making it weird

By Jandra Sutton

What to know before bringing a dog home to an apartment

By Hannah Holland

7 ways to make your apartment happier, according to mental-health pros

By Stacey Colino

She has 13 cats in a two-bedroom condo. Here’s her litter-box advice.

By Rachel Kurzius

How to host Thanksgiving in a tiny apartment

By Kalina Newman
SMALL SPACES
Loading...
(The Washington Post/Washington Post Illustration by José L. Soto; Photo by Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post)

10 ways to get a nicer home with just $20

Upgrade your lighting, decorate an empty wall, make over an old table — and other DIY projects that cost surprisingly little.
By Annie Midori Atherton
Loading...

Two French gourmets, one petite kitchen. Here’s how they make it work.

By Jura Koncius
Loading...

Make a small room appear larger with these 7 visual tricks

By Jennifer Barger
Loading...

How to store your bike when space is tight

By Christina Sturdivant Sani
Loading...

Create a more calming home with a DIY meditation space

By Christina Sturdivant Sani

How to work out at home — in just a few square feet of space

By Rosa Cartagena

6 strategies for creating counter space where there is none

By Maya Pottiger

7 inexpensive (or free!) ways to create a more organized closet

By Hannah Holland

10 easy ways to upgrade your rental bathroom right now

By Kalina Newman

How to meet your apartment neighbors, without making it weird

By Jandra Sutton

She has 13 cats in a two-bedroom condo. Here’s her litter-box advice.

By Rachel Kurzius