--- title: Hignell Rentals Blog | Rental Living Tips (3) description: Rental Living Tips | Hignell Rentals Blog (3) --- # BLOG Search ** Category All Apartment Living Living in Chico Rental Living Tips Rental Living Rental Search Cleaning Decorating North State Living Moving Safety Chico Apartments Location My First Apartment Pets Living in Redding Property Highlight COVID-19 Delay of Rent Request News Uncategorized [![How To Pick the Right Roommate For Yourself-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-170080441.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-170080441.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-pick-the-right-roommate-for-yourself) 2 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living) ## [How To Pick the Right Roommate For YourselfHow To Pick the Right Roommate For Yourself ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-pick-the-right-roommate-for-yourself) To live alone or not to live alone? That is the question. We believe this is the most important question to ask... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-pick-the-right-roommate-for-yourself) [![Christmas Decor Packing Tips For Rentals in Chico California-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Christmas_decorations_in_box.jpg?length=400&name=Christmas_decorations_in_box.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/christmas-decor-packing-tips-for-rentals-in-chico-california) 2 Min Read [ Chico Apartments Chico Apartments ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/chico-apartments), [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips) ## [Christmas Decor Packing Tips For Rentals in Chico CaliforniaChristmas Decor Packing Tips For Rentals in Chico California ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/christmas-decor-packing-tips-for-rentals-in-chico-california) Now that Christmas has come and gone, you might be dreading the fact that you need to pack up your Christmas... 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When you get a new TV or upgrade your game console you can’t... 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[ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/10-ways-to-rescue-a-rental-property-bathroom) [![October Fall Recipes-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/fall%20food_446781652.jpg?length=400&name=fall%20food_446781652.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/october-fall-recipes) 4 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Living in Chico Living in Chico ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/living-in-chico) ## [October Fall RecipesOctober Fall Recipes ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/october-fall-recipes) In California, October is the turning point of summer and fall. Where the weather has started to get a little colder... 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[ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/5-ways-to-give-your-chico-rental-properties-some-love) [![7 Ways to Update Chico Rental Properties Without Needing Permission-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/women_sitting_on_couch-resized-600.jpg?length=400&name=women_sitting_on_couch-resized-600.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/7-ways-to-update-chico-rental-properties-without-needing-permission) 3 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Decorating Decorating ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/decorating) ## [7 Ways to Update Chico Rental Properties Without Needing Permission7 Ways to Update Chico Rental Properties Without Needing Permission ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/7-ways-to-update-chico-rental-properties-without-needing-permission) Do you ever feel like you need a change? Not necessarily a major change like having a baby or changing jobs, but maybe... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/7-ways-to-update-chico-rental-properties-without-needing-permission) [![Unique Rental Living Ideas for Your White Walls-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hanging%20pictures%20on%20a%20wall_1507716947.jpg?length=400&name=hanging%20pictures%20on%20a%20wall_1507716947.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/unique-rental-living-ideas-for-your-white-walls) 2 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Decorating Decorating ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/decorating) ## [Unique Rental Living Ideas for Your White WallsUnique Rental Living Ideas for Your White Walls ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/unique-rental-living-ideas-for-your-white-walls) Rental living can leave you feeling like you have limitations to what you can and cannot do when it comes to... 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[ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/do-your-part-by-conserving-water-in-north-state-rental-properties) [![4 Stress-Free Steps for Unpacking Your Apartment-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/girl%20unpacking_1646348068.jpg?length=400&name=girl%20unpacking_1646348068.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/4-stress-free-steps-for-unpacking-your-apartment) 2 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Moving Moving ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/moving) ## [4 Stress-Free Steps for Unpacking Your Apartment4 Stress-Free Steps for Unpacking Your Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/4-stress-free-steps-for-unpacking-your-apartment) Well you’ve done it. You found a new place to live and the moving truck has arrived. It’s now time to unpack all your... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/4-stress-free-steps-for-unpacking-your-apartment) [![Renting An Apartment With Roommates: What You Need To Know-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/roommates_1383011165.jpg?length=400&name=roommates_1383011165.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/renting-an-apartment-with-roommates-what-you-need-to-know) 4 Min Read [ My First Apartment My First Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/my-first-apartment), [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living) ## [Renting An Apartment With Roommates: What You Need To KnowRenting An Apartment With Roommates: What You Need To Know ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/renting-an-apartment-with-roommates-what-you-need-to-know) When it comes to renting with roommates it’s always good to establish boundaries before you officially move in together. [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/renting-an-apartment-with-roommates-what-you-need-to-know) [![My First Apartment: Tips for First Time Renters-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-519779618.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-519779618.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/my-first-apartment-tips-for-first-time-renters) 4 Min Read [ My First Apartment My First Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/my-first-apartment), [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips) ## [My First Apartment: Tips for First Time RentersMy First Apartment: Tips for First Time Renters ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/my-first-apartment-tips-for-first-time-renters) Moving out on your own is a big step. It’s now time to step into the real world and start looking for your very first... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/my-first-apartment-tips-for-first-time-renters) [![How To Reduce Dust In Your Apartment-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/man%20dusting%20wood_1064098931.jpg?length=400&name=man%20dusting%20wood_1064098931.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-reduce-dust-in-your-apartment) 3 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living) ## [How To Reduce Dust In Your ApartmentHow To Reduce Dust In Your Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-reduce-dust-in-your-apartment) Nothing is worse than when you leave your windows open, and the cool air brings in the dust from outside. Especially if... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-reduce-dust-in-your-apartment) [![Should You Rent An Apartment Without Seeing It?-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/searching%20for%20a%20rental_371565409.jpg?length=400&name=searching%20for%20a%20rental_371565409.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/should-you-rent-an-apartment-without-seeing-it) 3 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living) ## [Should You Rent An Apartment Without Seeing It?Should You Rent An Apartment Without Seeing It? ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/should-you-rent-an-apartment-without-seeing-it) This question can be answered in many ways, but the realistic answer is "it depends". In short, it’s never a good idea... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/should-you-rent-an-apartment-without-seeing-it) [![Why Is My Apartment So Humid?-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/humidity_1251154285.jpg?length=400&name=humidity_1251154285.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/why-is-my-apartment-so-humid) 3 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Apartment Living Apartment Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living) ## [Why Is My Apartment So Humid?Why Is My Apartment So Humid? ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/why-is-my-apartment-so-humid) Living in Chico, California we already know that summers are hot, but luckily we don’t have to deal with humidity. It’s... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/why-is-my-apartment-so-humid) ## Hignell Rentals is Your Home for Northern California Rentals. 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