Un-Making Over Apartment (how to remove Peel & Stick Tile, Backsplash, Flooring, Contact Paper etc.)

Hi Friends! Today's the day that I'm removing ALL OF MY RENTAL FRIENDLY apartment upgrades! I'm going to be removing peel and stick tile backsplash, peel and stick flooring, removing contact paper from cabinets and countertops, and more! I'll show you how to get the sticky residue off from contact paper and peel and stick tiles (I found non-toxic ways) and all the hacks I learned along the way! I'll also show you how to remove my rental friendly color block wall and wainscoting too! I'm super excited for this video because I really didn't know how easy it would be to reverse all of these DIY apartment upgrades, and I'm happy I get to share this experience with you!

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[MaShiaMone]

This is my first time seeing someone undo all their diy stuff. Showing this step is VERY helpful as well!

[marilynnebaldwin]

When tastefully done (as in your case) and when it adds value - most landlords don’t mind. I’ve never had to “undo” my diys. After I decorated my sister’s unit - management started using it as the “model.”

[lisalanham]

Thank you for showing this. Everyone says, "renter friendly", bit, you have proved it. Congratulations andany blessings on your move and next chapter.

[Kyiecutie]

Imagine touring her unit before the upgrades are taken off and then moving in and realizing it actually looks nothing like what you saw 😩

[StyleMySweets]

I loved seeing the reverse of all these projects! Can’t wait to see the new place and wish you all the best!

[dude]

My father ranted when I painted a wall in my flat and put up new lamps, because I'd just have to remove them and paint that wall again when I move out. Better not to change anything at all. Took me some time to realize that, heck, even if I have to paint a wall again, I wanna live comfortable and in a place where I feel like home, not like I'm squatting. Seeing what you did is next level and so refreshing. I'm gonna check out all the hacks now, YT randomly showed me this vid first.

[catherinewitt]

As a military family, we moved a lot. Try this hack for residue on walls. Borax and water used on a sponge mop. We were required to wash the walls before out processing our housing. Wash from the bottom of the wall to the top.

[LaundryFaerie]

I've rented for many years, and my mantra has always been "No permanent damage." It's extremely useful to see which kind of rental hacks are easy to remove and which are nearly impossible. Thanks for doing the good work!

[tonyawinters]

I don’t think I’ve seen someone do a how to remove diy rental friendly hacks…….thanks for sharing that and now I know that these things are truly rental friendly.

[juliebarnett]

I don't see how you put that contact paper on so smooth. What a beautiful job you did.

[ccloves]

LOVED seeing the takedown- i definitely feel more confident about using rental diy’s knowing they’re actually easy to remove

[NaomiR]

Tip for next time: rubbing alcohol will remove some kinds of glue residue on it's own already really well, I don't think you would've needed the baking soda with it (saves some mess)

[amandanairregaladolabrada]

How awsome is to see someone actually removing those and having a peek in to the future if you try them

[Thrive_with_khadija]

I cant believe that people put in so much effort before they leave a place! here in India, my tenents left broken pots in the bathroom, clogged wash basin and walls full of graphiti kinda work by their 3 kids till the height their tiny hands could reach!

[gabbieb]

I so appreciate that you showed this! So many people show putting up “rental-friendly” accents but then leave you unsure about the ability for it all to come off.

[kylirochelle]

This honestly inspired me so much because undoing things is always what prevents me from doing them and I’ve been debating redoing my bathroom with contact paper and tile and you’re really making me feel like I can!

[laurenmikles]

I’m wondering what percentage of landlords don’t want you to reverse because the apartment is much better than it was before. Did you ask your landlord if they wanted you to reverse what you did?

[WoahMissGrace]

Can I just say your filming and editing skills are amazing. I appreciate the amount of work and love you put into this video during an already stressful time! So helpful I can’t thank you enough!

[claudialopespina]

I am amazed with this 😍 how important it is to see this before I do one mine

[brini]

Oil for the most sticky residues - but a cheap oil works fine xD olive oil is too presious for cleaning. And afterward wash everything down with just a soapy water. Simple dish soap does the job.