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I've spent three years upgrading my apartment with renter-friendly hacks and DIYs. In this video, I've compiled everything I've done in this apartment to make it feel like home (while making sure I'll still get my deposit back). ✨
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@ActuallyAlli 11 месяцев назад

Want to see if these renter-friendly DIYs are truly removable? Check out this video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Lwh7P-JolcU.html ⭐

@carolinaaitken5134 9 месяцев назад

Yes, please! I want to thank you, for your videos. I love seeing things that people can do in rentals and in their own homes that are not permanent. Especially for someone like myself, that loves to change things up a lot. I will be looking forward to seeing more.

@datriwilliams9119 2 месяца назад

Tool😮

@tablescissors67 15 дней назад

Where is the link to the balcony curtains?

@judimantos904 11 месяцев назад

The first thing I would do, before removing all of your “ improvements “ is ask the landlord if you could leave your “improvements “. They certainly enhanced the look of the apartment and it might save you a lot of time not having to remove anything.

@godschild6694 11 месяцев назад

As a landlord myself, II would allow you to leave everything as is for the next renter. You have enhanced the property

@kbolling79 10 месяцев назад

@@godschild6694so will you also give her the extra money for rent you will be getting from the new tenant ; due to the last tenant upgrading your property that you as a landlord can afford to do

@heatherkeenum6833 10 месяцев назад

@kbolling79 I used to think that way. Now, I feel that if I created a home, enjoyed the addition as a tenant, and the landlord sees it as enough of a plus to keep it, I have gotten my money's worth. Bless the next person with it.

@afe4452 10 месяцев назад

Gee 'Save renters time' huh? Saves the landlord having to do their job of upgrading the house you mean.

@kbolling79 10 месяцев назад

@@afe4452 Exactly

@sarahdee374 11 месяцев назад

I know how to install wallpaper. What I'm interested in seeing is if it actually removes without taking paint or chunks of drywall with it. If you've had success in removal, I'd love to see that AND know what brand of wallpaper you used. TX!

@papoochacoo 4 месяца назад

@sarahdee374, she has an update on reversal up!

@MrRiocairo Месяц назад

I would also!

@aislynn001 Месяц назад

Unfortunately, depending on the wall beneath, it could damage it.

@thearcanamodernau8130 Месяц назад

Wallpaper glue is ruthless with surfaces. It either damages the surface when removing or leaves it all sticky because of the glue and it's a nightmare to clean.

@amberfrazier575 24 дня назад

Use a hair dryer. If your really worried tack some thin 3mm wood sheets on 4 corners and paper over it.

@ritagold1034 Год назад

I'm a home owner and I would use these hacks.❤

@vickigonya9432 Год назад

Me too!!❤😂

@kellisklozzet2942 Год назад

Same!

@brigidadebarros1720 Год назад

Love it

@michellewilliams6817 11 месяцев назад

I’m a home owner as well and love these hacks. Thank you so much 🙏🙏

@1Missysunshine 11 месяцев назад

👋🏼 Same

@lesanimaux4416 Месяц назад

I rent from a corporation in The Netherlands. Taking into account that every aparment I rented had no floors, no ceiling lights (only wires sticking out), no kitchen appliances, walls with layers of wallpaper riddled with holes and so the freedom of choosing the flooring I want, paint the walls in whatever colors I choose... if and when I move I take my own stove, fridge and washing machine, negotiate with the next tenant if they want to buy the floor from me.... I just feel like landlords are much stricter than corporations. I can basically do anything I want. And when I moved into my most recent apartment I got a brand new kitchen counter for free (and I got to choose from like 25 samples) because the old counter was almost falling apart. Living and renting in this country is very different, but it's so cool to see what you do with your space!

@K.Spade7902 Месяц назад

No floors?

@lesanimaux4416 14 дней назад

@@K.Spade7902 Nope. In two occasions it was just bare concrete. The previous tenants took the floor with them. I installed my own floor and six years later sold it to the next tenant, so it really depends on the person whether you have flooring or not.

@bimirabu 11 месяцев назад

Oh, you snapped. I’m subscribing. 🤩 EDIT: Someone’s FINALLY showing how to disguise the boob light without completely switching out the light fixture. I love you now 😭😭😭 Best *truly* renter friendly video I’ve seen. 👍❤ 2ND EDIT: And how to hide the blinds 😭😭😭

@MicrowavedTofu 11 месяцев назад

I always just take the blinds down and hang my own. Stack the plastic pieces together and secure w a couple rubber bands. Just make sure whatever shows on the outside is white.(My lease said something about that once)

@charleanastasia5557 10 месяцев назад

Nothing worse than boobs, staring down at you from the ceiling

@Amber-dw9op 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much. We're a military family and i struggle with decorating. I promised my girls they could decorate their next room, and this is so helpful

@MsTeeBird 7 месяцев назад

All the command stuff fell off my wall. Absolutely won’t be using command. I’ll putty and paint if i need to but not breaking stuff to not put a small hole in the wall

@kimberlyferrier1312 Год назад

It would have been helpful to show how to smooth the caulk with a wet finger for people who have never used caulk. You might also tell people to make sure their caulk is paintable if the are going to paint.

@mikkiwachtel2870 11 месяцев назад

For your faux Roman shade, if you don’t like to sew, you can always use stitch witchery tape, available in any craft or sewing store, or even Walmart. This is how I hem everything! You still have to measure and fold over whatever edges you want to finish. The stitch witchery tape gets placed under the folded edge and then you press with a hot iron! Couldn’t be easier. And then you also don’t have any visible stitches.

@ActuallyAlli 11 месяцев назад

This is a fantastic idea! That would work maybe even better than sewing!

@AdventuresinGrace 10 месяцев назад

What is that fabric called?

@sarahholland2600 6 месяцев назад

@@AdventuresinGraceIt looked like Hessian.

@n.d.8276 9 месяцев назад

We are home owners, but I seriously lack home improvement skills and the tools. I love you hacks. I think even I can do them!

@cait_m 7 месяцев назад

They look nice but how do you safely remove the wood you put up? Command strips are meant to be pulled straight down or else they rip the paint off & damage the wall.

@TeresaFroggy756 2 дня назад

Command strips have caused a lot of damage to my house.

@mabuhayPinay 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your ideas! If I may suggest for the privacy patio curtains, you can forgo the bottom clothesline altogether. Instead, you can use magnets. Simply put small magnets inside the bottom seam of the curtains. The magnets will stick to the metal rail.

@AdineP 6 месяцев назад

Sticking the actually removable items to the tape with the glue gun = GENIUS!

@marthamcauliffe 11 месяцев назад

Wow! You have amazing ideas and I just subscribed! The ONLY suggestion I would make is to not only show the project, but step back and show a zoomed out view of what the room looks like after … and stay on it for 3-4 seconds or so. On a few of them you showed a zoomed out of the finished project but for only a quick second. You do such a nice job … would love to take a few more moments to show the final result (or a longer before and after final result).

@bizzyb27 Год назад

Hi! love your videos! just wondering if you're planning on doing an "undoing" all of these projects when you move out? Just to see how everything comes off

@ActuallyAlli Год назад

Yes I am! That video will be out very soon!

@HeronCoyote1234 11 месяцев назад

I was wondering the same thing. Especially the contact paper.

@freethebirds3578 11 месяцев назад

@@HeronCoyote1234 I was wondering about all the holes in the walls. No apartment I've ever lived in allowed that.

@HeronCoyote1234 11 месяцев назад

@@freethebirds3578 mine does, up to a nickel in size. Problem here is, the walls are cement (the complex was built for WWII returning troops), so they’re very difficult to hammer in.

@Ladycrafty6 11 месяцев назад

Love the light fixture hack! TFS ❤

@amkl2025 7 дней назад

You are so talented. Landlords/landladies should pay you to do all these hacks.

@gogumarshmallow 8 месяцев назад

the cane lamp over the boob light is so creative! amazing!!

@Blackmjc 5 месяцев назад

I am a landlord and moderate a few for rent groups in my area. I've posted articles like this because I know renters want to make their rental their home but still want their deposit back, of course lol I may share this to the groups, if that's OK. Thanks for these ideas.

@keptthekisses 7 месяцев назад

This was amazing! Not only did she share great tips but she actually did all these projects that would take some of us so much longer to do on top of making a really well presented and informative video. Thanknyou!

@VampFlirt 11 месяцев назад

Ive been wanting to do SOMETHING.....ANYTHING....to make my apartment more "homey" & more inviting, but our lease states we cant make a bunch of holes in the walls or do any painting, either. I'd love to do some kind of stenciling on the walls to add some artistic flair...after watching this video, I think I will finally be able to some of that so it wont destroy the walls & then can be easily removed when I can move! Thank you for sharing & youve gained a new subscriber!

@ActuallyAlli 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely!! Mine also says nothing more than nail holes in the wall, but honestly, as long as you take the care and effort to remove all the changes and fill the holes with spackle, it is fine. I'm certain that clause is only in there because some people would just move out, leaving all the damage behind.

@godschild6694 11 месяцев назад

When I was young and renting an apartment, the landlord said if I painted, I would lose the deposit. I stayed long enough that I didn't care, so I painted and did many things to make the apartment more like home. It was so worth it to me and my family. Yes, I lost the deposit.

@vickigonya9432 Год назад

This is great for homeowners, too! It makes it east to change if you get tired if a look.❤😂 thank you so much!!

@debbiefox6846 11 месяцев назад

These ideas are fantastic! Not to mention much cheaper than the real deal ehich is great because switching thongs up would be a breeze & not break the bank. These are by far the best renter hacks I've seen. I adore the entry way you did! Thanks gor sharing!💕😊

@shellbhouse7923 8 месяцев назад

My question is, have you done an experiment anywhere on any of these projects to see if they actually come off the walls without damage? Especially after a year or more's time? These types of projects make me very nervous, although the results are fabulous. 🤔

@cbarnes9808 3 месяца назад

Omg do ppl where you live not repaint walls when you move out? You're like the 3rd comment to scared bc it may make paint peel. Like, whattt?!!

@marymullenax6926 Месяц назад

If you live in rentals w Gov funding even base housing there are strict rules and periodic inspections. Thrre are sanctions and fines to boot. Enough infractions albeit tiny and you risk losing your housing. So yes caution is important.

@heather333 23 дня назад

You must do your own tests as every property's walls are different.

@debrap7137 16 дней назад

I live in Arkansas where there are NO protections for renters whatsoever. The place doesn't even have to be habitable. So any reason they can find to keep your deposit, they WILL!

@ooopticnerveee 3 месяца назад

The the outlet covers are genius!

@jennyeagan1840 14 дней назад

For the outlet and lightswitch plate covers, inexpensive to a bit more expensive foam insulation for these can be used for a bit of insulation. Plastic childproof outlet covers can be used. The outiet covers have the oval foam punch outs, which slits can be made and placed over the plastic caps. Great for adding a bit extra insulation. Especially for some outside walls in which when the outlet, light switchplate covers are removed, drafts of air are too cold in the winters. Not a whole house insulation solution, but on the inexpensive, easy to do list of inside insulation projects.

@dianejenkins6159 6 месяцев назад

I'm a renter and absolutely loved all of your hacks. You are truly talented. Thank you for the information. I will definitely be doing many of the projects you have done.

@NormaLilia24 Месяц назад

The button and board was genius 👌🏼

@iamllux 10 месяцев назад

Edge banding on the light shade, GENIUS!! I'm totally doing this to my ceiling fan.

@dynogamergurl 5 месяцев назад

7 ish years ago removable bead board was put up, granted not with command hooks but something similar. The adhesive had been on so long it kidna welded to the wall and damaged it when it came off. Spackle fixed it right up and it wasn’t major but it was annoying. I don’t think the adhesive used in products like command hooks and wallpapers are intend to stay up for years at a time, but they do keep the damages down when renovating.

@ActuallyAlli 5 месяцев назад

Definitely not for long-term. But I had some of these up for ~1-2 years and they all came down fine when I moved out. I haven't lived anywhere long enough to try for longer 🙈

@SaritaPearce 8 месяцев назад

Great ideas. I've searched a lot of these videos, mostly with the same ideas, over and over again. The beadboard and board and batten are the most original ideas that I've ever seen. Not to forget the overhead light covers over those hideous lights. This is the first time that you've popped up in my searches. I'm already a fan and a new subscriber.

@ca.r1334 10 месяцев назад

I'm not a renter, but I truly enjoyed this video and all of your creative ideas! Puts me in a mood to renovate my house (I'm sure my husband will thank you for that 😂). Great video, keep them coming! 👍

@danieldixon4568 10 месяцев назад

This comment made me laugh out loud lol😂

@Jaxk06 Месяц назад

I just told my husband about the bead board, I love this idea. We just got our own mobile home so I’m still wanting to change it up. He’s like oh great 😂

@tania5012 9 месяцев назад

Love what you did in this video, amazing. Could you film the finished projects for longer, love seeing the before and after difference.

@sunniedee4493 11 месяцев назад

Awesome hacks Girl!! I own my house but I think I’m going to use your idea for board and batten in my long hallway. Seems like it will be easier to do vs caulk the vertical lines of the wall boards, sand them down and then paint. And i dont know how to rewire the boob lights so adding a basket or my choice of materials will be much easier!

@cynsi7604 10 месяцев назад

Man, I just wished I had found you 4 yrs ago. I’ve been living with BORING rental stuff & it’s finally got me in a deep deep funk last year. 😒 🙁 And it’s lasted until now. 🥺THANKS FOR ALL THE THINGS YOU DID!!!!! 😍 Happy and can’t wait to try some of these out!!!!! 🩵✌🏻😎

@CraftingMyBestLifewithLisa Год назад

I loved all of these projects Alli! You are so talented! 🥰🤗

@ActuallyAlli Год назад

Thanks Lisa Marie! I can't believe all of the things I did accomplish in this apartment!

@ladalekoehler2176 Месяц назад

Wish I known how to do these years ago when I rented. It’s actually a good idea for homeowners to if they like to change colors on their walls a lot. So there would not be a build up of paints on there walls.

@kristykuhlenbeck9439 Месяц назад

Great ideas,,, please keep sharing.😊

@marishkak2683 2 месяца назад

Wow! So inspiring! Thanks a lot!

@gingergrant3932 11 дней назад

I love the wall covering. We have an apartment my mom rents this us perfect for covering imperfections.

@lindakimberly7297 11 месяцев назад

especially loving the basket DIYs. Very cute!

@jxayvxiv 26 дней назад

Thank you so much for sharing this! I renewed my lease for another year and I’ve gotten so bored with the mundane look. These look very fun!

@jaydouglas946 5 дней назад

you're so creative! I'm going to use all of this!

@corinnaallenson1176 2 месяца назад

I loved every one of these .

@nathaliehofsink5020 Месяц назад

Alli, these are awesome hacks! Love your apartment. ❤

@shehazi695 6 месяцев назад

Great creative solutions, thanks for sharing

@Kelly-fm2io 2 месяца назад

I love the light shade you made❤

@talithakoum1266 Год назад

Love your ideas and presentation!! I actually want to try these!!

@maggiekelly2308 21 день назад

All fabulous. Great ideas.😊

@VictoriouslyCrowned 6 месяцев назад

I do like this stuff. Thanks for the tips.

@cubethecat4616 Год назад

Great and stylish ideas. I love them!! ❤

@dawnkuna6111 10 месяцев назад

very clever! thx for the ideas!

@joannawilliams9558 Год назад

You make it look so easy. Looks great 👍

@mehekmohsini6543 10 месяцев назад

Loved your ideas n skilful hacks, thank u so much for sharing

@mommygarcia9137 2 месяца назад

Wow ! The light fixture cover is sooooo creative ! Love it !

@sallykbc 10 месяцев назад

Love your ideas, especially the curtains! Great jobs!

@dru2506 28 дней назад

Great ideas!. Man, I wish command strips and reusable wallpaper existed when I was renting.

@jessicagriffith 11 месяцев назад

These are actually amazing hacks/tips! Great job!!!!!

@SarahRose64 11 месяцев назад

This is so creative!! Thank you for sharing your expertise.

@wendywonka143 Месяц назад

This was a very helpful video and I appreciate it so much. Thanks for making this video and sharing!

@JennBX1 10 месяцев назад

Really great ideas. Love the light covers and the vertical blind covers. 👍👍👍

@qjsmith7 6 месяцев назад

Great ideas !!

@BethJoan 11 месяцев назад

Contact paper then paint is a game changer!!!

@lindathiel7721 10 месяцев назад

Love the picture hanging lite over framed artwork.

@aprilshowers3331 23 дня назад

Thank you so much. This is exactly what I was looking for and it makes me feel so much more hopeful about decorating options in a rental🤗❤️❤️

@corrijackson 11 месяцев назад

I love the bead board idea !!

@dianne8255 2 месяца назад

I love the basket over light fixture .Thanks for the tip!love your videos.😊

@gemzoey1313 10 месяцев назад

Great ideas!! Thanks for sharing them!!🙏❤️

@irenes3470 11 месяцев назад

That light shade is so cute

@natalieelisabeth5767 10 месяцев назад

I loooove the DIY lamp shade you did. I’m 💯doing this! Great content!

@dianeanderson8038 5 месяцев назад

Fabulous ideas! Also clear instructions. Looking forward to seeing future inspirations.❤

@cheryl5994 9 месяцев назад

I DON’T NEED RENTER HACKS BUT I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO & MAYBE TRY A FEW THING MYSELF. GREAT JOB THO ALI. ✌🏼😊

@jaziminemoore9938 11 месяцев назад

Amazing and so creative! I’m a real estate investor and these are great hacks to add flavor and distinguish my rental properties as well.

@rosemarycalogero7017 7 месяцев назад

Great ideas that I will be using🙏

@Nonameforyoudangit 10 месяцев назад

I love the light fixture hack! Genius! Absolutely doing this in my new place.

@slk8322 2 месяца назад

Looks great 👍

@karenatkinson5281 7 месяцев назад

Your video was very informative. Thanks for sharing.

@eyesup9542 Год назад

Fantastic tips!! Thank you so much for sharing ♥️

@mariaszigety376 Год назад

Very clever tips, thanks Alli!!

@orladevereaux5272 2 месяца назад

Just beautiful ❤

@prairiestorm5045 3 месяца назад

What a creative talent you have! Loved all your projects!

@letreschambers895 11 месяцев назад

Absolutely loved all of the hacks. Some of the best I've seen

@alicethomas6472 11 месяцев назад

You are really talented. Wow, I love all these projects. You did a really great job. Thanks for sharing.

@gwentownsend2095 10 месяцев назад

You did an amazing job. I'm looking forward to trying some of these hacks in my home.

@tanyabishop8058 11 месяцев назад

I’m impressed. Your hacks are genius!

@shellyjay8954 Год назад

The cane lamp shade is spectacular

@carmenmaldonado5094 5 месяцев назад

Awesome. You are so talented.

@mandiejaviwilliams3603 8 месяцев назад

Well done!

@lindaking894 2 месяца назад

You’re so clever and creative. Thank you

@kyarichards2894 10 месяцев назад

So clever!

@shaybee6893 4 месяца назад

Wow🎉Amazing ideas!! Super impressed!!!!❤

@MawPawScents 11 месяцев назад

This is the awesome video that brought me to your channel. 🥰 I love all your ideas and hacks! I can not wait to move into our new apartment and implement some of your ideas. Thank you for sharing! Can't wait to see more.

@susancheetham4929 8 месяцев назад

Love your ideas!!!

@ny3683syr 7 месяцев назад

What a crafty, creative little genius you are. Well done.

@nelagil7937 2 месяца назад

Great ideas and very inspiring!!!! Thank you 😊

@mombythec 10 месяцев назад

These are AMAZING! Thank you!

@Eliz641 2 месяца назад

Inspiring and informative, thank you so much !! You're showing lots of easy to implement tricks and now I am inspired for my place as well ❤

@WingsInc 11 месяцев назад

I really like how everything turned out. The wht wall looks sooo good. O also love the idea of the shade /basket. That's really cool. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤