WYL Take Ownership Podcast Ep. 1: Tonya Rapley

WYL Take Ownership Podcast Ep. 1: Tonya Rapley

  Spearheading our very first episode of The Whose Your Landlord Take Ownership podcast is none other than Tonya Rapley. Tonya Rapley is a coach, entrepreneur, and founder of My Fab Finance. Having been deemed the “New Face of Wealth Building” by Black Enterprise Magazine in 2014, Tonya has also appeared in outlets such as ...

Health Hazards At Home: 8 Ways to Detoxify Your Living Space

Health Hazards At Home: 8 Ways to Detoxify Your Living Space

When you hear the word “detox”, the first thing that’ll pop in your mind is likely the process of eliminating toxins from your body. However, that’s not the only kind of detox you can do if you care about your health. There are many health hazards that can be found in our homes, which is why it’s important to detox your living s ...

Activities To Keep You Cool This Summer

Activities To Keep You Cool This Summer

This summer, there's been ongoing heatwaves every week. This means it's sweltering in New York City, Philadelphia, and beyond. If your apartment building doesn't have a pool and you're looking for something fun to do that won't cause your body to overheat, or you're visiting from out of town and you have no idea what goes on during the su ...

Energy Efficient Hacks For Your Apartment

Energy Efficient Hacks For Your Apartment

You've heard it before - creating an energy efficient living space is all the rage. From light bulbs to appliances, there's an energy efficient model on the market. If you've been considering making a few energy efficient upgrades to your home or apartment, know that you don't have to spend a fortune! There are plenty of simple, affordabl ...

Grilling Safety At Your Apartment

Grilling Safety At Your Apartment

Grilling is a supremely popular method of cooking, particularly throughout the summer months. With summer, AKA grilling season, right around the corner, we know many of you are itching to get outside and grill. Before you do, it's important to understand the potential threats grilling poses, particularly when you're grilling in a small sp ...

Preparing Your Kitchen For Summer Gatherings

Preparing Your Kitchen For Summer Gatherings

It's nearly summertime, which means we're getting ready for beautiful weather, delicious eats, and awesome hangouts. Summer is the perfect time to have food, drinks, and fun with friends, family, and neighbors - is your home ready for it? Whether you're gearing up for gatherings in your apartment or setting the stage for a backyard barbec ...

Best Ways to Decorate Your Bedroom

Best Ways to Decorate Your Bedroom

The bedroom is probably the most important and most private room of the house – after all, it's where you get your rest and sleep all your troubles away after a particularly hard day. The bedroom is more than unique and requires special care. If you’re one of those people who’d like to have the best bedroom in the world but you ar ...

Having Trouble With Your Hot Water?

Having Trouble With Your Hot Water?

As a renter, you might assume that a utility like hot water falls under the "My landlord should take care of this..." category. Contrary to what mom always said about assuming, you would be right in this situation. Your landlord is responsible for providing their tenants with a safe, healthy living space. Hot water is one of the amenities ...

How To Avoid Expensive Rental Scams

How To Avoid Expensive Rental Scams

The number of renters in the US grewby nearly 8 millionover the last decade – but sadly the rising number has resulted in a huge leap in property scams. In fact, these are so prevalent in South Carolina that the Columbia FBIrecently had to issue a statementto citizens about staying safe when looking for a home! If you are looking for a ...

Create a Peaceful Sanctuary in Your Backyard

Create a Peaceful Sanctuary in Your Backyard

Once the entire family is back from school and a busy day at work, you could all use a trip to nature and relax. However, the trip itself is another hassle. Why not use what you have at your disposal, the backyard? Create a piece of nature where you can relax and socialize at the convenience of your home. A stroll around the garden ...

Lessons Learned During Front Yard Renovation

Lessons Learned During Front Yard Renovation

All house owners know the importance of having a well-organized and landscaped yard. When people pass your house or come for a visit, the first impression they get will be from your yard. If you decide to sell the house one day, it will certainly reach a higher price with a decorated yard. Additionally, upgrading your front yard can ...

Budget-Friendly Design Ideas For Bathrooms

Budget-Friendly Design Ideas For Bathrooms

If you feel like your bathroom is missing something and is looking outdated and shabby, it’s time for some renovating! This word sounds super scary to many people, especially when they think about all the expenses it usually involves. However, you don’t have to break your budget to achieve or imitate certain bathroom design trends! ...