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7 Things to Love About Philadelphia, PA

street of brownstone houses with American flags

If you have a thing for steak and cheese, great beer, and vibrant art, Philadelphia might just be the ideal city for you. Being a top-tier city in the United States and lately having emerged as the sixth-largest city in the country, Philadelphia is home to millions of people who absolutely love the city for […]

Seven Ideas for Decorating Your Apartment

woman looking at color swatches in living room

Are you planning to stay in your current apartment for a while (like more than a month or two)? You do not need to be a homeowner to redecorate! There are plenty of inexpensive things to make your living space a homier place to be. Here we offer you several great and simple ideas. Hopefully […]

7 Things to Love About Detroit, MI

Detroit skyline with view of water

Once upon a time, back in the early 20th century, Detroit boasted a great reputation for being the ultimate global center of the massive automotive industry. This incredible Midwestern city helped create one of the greatest inventions of that time and contributed so much to the motor industry that it was later given the nickname […]

7 Things to Love about Las Vegas, NV

aerial view of Las Vegas over fountain

Las Vegas proudly boasts the title of being the ‘entertainment capital of the world,’ and it surely does justice to its reputation. Also known as “Sin City” and “the city that never sleeps,” Las Vegas is brimming with free entertainment, especially during the night as the city comes to life with dazzling neon lights, casinos, […]

7 Things to Love about Los Angeles, CA

los ángeles boardwalk during sunset

There’s not just one, but hundreds of things to love about Los Angeles, the largest city in the U.S. state of California. From a great of apartments and houses to a plethora of incredible job opportunities, you will find it all in this fantastic city. But more than that, the city is so diverse, has […]

Seven Projects to Increase the Utility of Your Living Space

father and two children doing crafts

The usual image of a do-it-yourselfer is of a homeowner with a nice tool shop in the garage, and pretty elaborate (and expensive) projects underway. Please do not take that image too seriously. There are endless opportunities for ingenuity to improve apartment living too, quickly, inexpensively, and without a lot of fancy tools and space […]

DIY: Tons of Ways To Make Your Apartment Kid Friendly

two little girls dressed as carpenters

1. Storage Hacks If you have kids, you already know that they take up a lot of space. You probably also know how difficult it is to make your home kid friendly. Maybe you are even thinking, “They take up ALL the space!” Their stuff can seem to proliferate everywhere. Even if you have the […]

7 Things to Love About Louisville, KY

grass field behind a red stone building

Team Dwellsy was incredibly lucky to catch up with Rachel, a transplant to Louisville, KY last week.  Rachel is quick to admit that she was reluctant to move to Louisville five years ago, but since she moved she has become a super-fan!  Let’s hear what’s converted her… 1. The Parks Whether it’s the Pumpkin Blaze […]

7 Things to Love About South Florida

aerial view of south Florida shore

We spent some delightful time connecting with Lisa, who lives in the Delray Beach area of South Florida.  She feels incredibly lucky to live where she lives and had a wonderful array of favorite things to share with the Dwellsy community. Here’s seven things she loves about her hometown. 1. Amazing Community Amenities South Florida […]

7 Things to Love About Austin, TX

decorative guitar on a busy Austin street

Just last week, we got the chance to take a virtual trip to Central Texas when we spoke to Nermeen, a renter who lives in Austin.  Nermeen is incredibly proud of her town and is excited to show it off to all of you. Let’s see the top seven reasons why Austin’s the place she […]