EASY & REVERSIBLE RENTER FRIENDLY HOME UPGRADES

Hey hello! This video is for anyone renting and looking to improve their living space and decor without losing their damage deposit. It's possible to make dramatic changes to a rental property without making any permanent changes! Or maybe you're a homeowner but you want to try a new look in your home without fully committing...either way, I hope you love this video and are inspired to try something new in your home!

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[BrunoSilvaAlleycat]

On the topic of rental restrictions: in my first apartment, it was explicitly stated in the contract that I couldn't use nails to hang art (or anything) on the walls. So I went with command strips. Turns out when I pulled the pictures out, it ripped part of the drywall. So now I had to patch holes larger than my hand and paint them. I should have just used nails.

[alexandriacorey]

As a realtor in SoCal for over 30 years (property management and owner as well) I would agree with this video. Make your place your own. What owners want is residents (tenants are commercial property renters) to be happy and if you want to paint a wall or change things, go for it. What I would suggest is to use common sense. Don't paint really dark colors on the wall, don't burn the place down, don't go crazy with holes (suggestion is to patch holes and sand them before leaving), don't take down walls and basically don't destroy the place and everyone is happy. Remember to turn the breaker off if changing a light fixture and use the water shut off if changing the faucets. Again YouTube is well informed information so search for what you want to do and be sure to check out the many videos on renter friendly makeovers. Most of these people have the do's and don'ts and the best products to use. Enjoy!

[theknittingrev]

One thing you can do if they do not allow painting is to take a small sample of the current wall paint using an xacto knife and take that to any paint counter and have them match it. You can either use that to paint over your walls when you move out, or as a touch up while you are living there. It's not usually EXACT, but it is close enough for no one to notice during a walkthrough.

[adriannaflores]

I saw on tik tok if u use painters tape on the wall first then attach your command strip it will protect the wall and still hang.

[lilya]

One added suggestion- if you swap out any hardware or fixtures make sure to save and store them properly, unless your LL gives the go ahead to dispose of them since you’ve likely upgraded their property.

[binky]

I don't ever ask permission. This management company took over like 2 years after I moved in. They have no idea what the house looked like and they manage so many properties that they have no idea what it looks like between visits. We'll paint it back to boring gray when we leave. We are here long term and I have already painted multiple times. I have changed out faucets also. And I'll leave them when I leave. They are way better quality than what was there and am I really gonna fuss over a faucet after it's been used for a few years when I'm moving out. We put in attic steps also. It was horrible to get in and out for storage. We paid for and installed the steps. I'm sure not removing them when I leave. It's a upgrade they can keep.

[teenajopataytay]

I've always painted my rental homes after checking the brand and colour/shade of the walls as I move in. My last landlord was actually saddened that I'd painted back over a wall that I'd put a geometric rainforest landscape on, because he'd figured it would be a major "selling" point for the next tenant. I tend to just ask before I sign anything: "hey, so, if I'm living somewhere, I'm gonna make it my own. Happy to put back anything you want me to at my own cost if I ever move, but I desperately wanna live here and this will totally sell it to me". Never, ever failed so far.

[Andrea-tfle]

We have a landlord and their management property to go through so there's restrictions upon restrictions. But we've always just gone straight to the landlord and asked, "hey can we put in a shelf here?" and we offer to leave it when we move out and he's always said yes. Simply asking for what you want goes a long way. I love your suggestions, there are so many things I want to try now that I never would have thought of. Thanks for the informative video!

[Chuckprest]

I’ve done picture frame trim all over my apartment and I have to say, I did my whole floor plan and it really made me feel like the premium I pay monthly held some substantial value as my home now feels upscale. Great choice for an upgrade and my whole 1900 sqft apartment cost me about $300 between trim and tape

[DaveNYC]

Great video & advice. And I have done a lot of those things and can attest they were well worth the effort and price. When I replaced this crazy broken down “crystal” chandelier in my dining room with a beautiful, simple $300 pendant several people told me I was crazy. Now it’s six years later and i have enjoyed it every day. Works out literally to (posh) pennies a day 🤣😆

[HeronCoyote]

I liked the idea of removable tiles. So I tried three brands on my old bathroom first (in the house I own). Even using a blow dryer on the tiles did nothing to cleanly remove the tiles. I now have to sand and repaint the “experiment” area of my bathroom. Glad I tested, before using in my apartment.

[rad-guidance]

I know that you mentioned bathroom accessories, but may I just accentuate the absolute necessity of replacing toilet seats ? Thank you for your videos, which are an uplifting inspiration.

[thecreativeyouthsociety]

For those who can't paint their walls, they now also sell peel and stick wallpaper in solid colors, fabric soaked in fabric softener also acts as peel and stick wallpaper (you can also use a few clear thumbtacks at the top and base of your fabric panels if you don't want to use the fabric softener method.

[AbbieLewisCorrea]

I usually rent long term, so I want the house I live in to be my home. I change everything that can be changed back. It's easier to ask forgives than permission (sorry landlords). I paint, put up backsplashes, hang pictures, hang wallpaper. upgrade facets, upgrade hardware, garden.... I have even updated worn broken pavers in the backyard. My last landlord told me I wasn't supposed to do that but then asked me to leave the upgrades before giving me my deposit back.

[marinabletsas]

I use double sided tape for everything, even to hold my garments in place. But it had not occurred to me to use it for moulding 🤯 My flat is about to get fancy! 😃

[Sunflowers]

I wish that the company that owns the apartment complexs, would update the cabinets and other things that REALLY NEED to be updated with how much rent I pay for.
All apartments where I live need updates. They updated the offices, why not the apartments?

[malaysiarei]

this was helpful for me. i’m not in a rental apartment BUT i do live with my mother and we own our home. she’s gets nervous about expensive damage or home improvements so i’ve been trying to find renter friendly upgrades that won’t give her an anxiety attack 😂 THANK YOU.

[hperrio]

You can also tack wallpaper or even fabric to the wall so you don't have residue to clean. Just be advised, don't use a wallpaper with a water activated adhesive, as overtime humidity could cause it to adhere itself. Also, be conscious of heavily dyed fabrics leaving dye stains.

[danettecompton]

Lol, you are not old tired and damaged!! You are beautiful and wonderfully made! 🤗
Thank you so much for these tips and for being such a intelligent inspiration! ❤️

[wakingtheworld]

When I lived in a rented room (landlord's home) he was strict on the 'no nails' to hang my pictures. I came up with a solution in the form of an 'A' support made from bamboo canes and raffia. The cross over at the top was for hanging and the horizontal cane was where my picture rested. The legs of the frame were pulled slightly away from the wall to stop it toppling over. The 'look' was unusual and impressed my landlord who was actually trying to made things difficult for me.