--- title: Hignell Rentals Blog | Rental Living Tips (5) description: Rental Living Tips | Hignell Rentals Blog (5) --- # 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 [![Simple Holiday Decor for Your Small Apartment-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/wreath%20decorating_1187004949.jpg?length=400&name=wreath%20decorating_1187004949.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/simple-holiday-decor-for-your-small-apartment) 2 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) ## [Simple Holiday Decor for Your Small ApartmentSimple Holiday Decor for Your Small Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/simple-holiday-decor-for-your-small-apartment) Living in a small space during the holiday season can be a struggle, especially if there's not much room to move or... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/simple-holiday-decor-for-your-small-apartment) [![Having a Safe Thanksgiving in Northern California Rentals-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/happy%20thanksgiving_1477780748.jpg?length=400&name=happy%20thanksgiving_1477780748.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/having-a-safe-thanksgiving-in-northern-california-rentals) 2 Min Read [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/safety), [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ North State Living North State Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/north-state-living) ## [Having a Safe Thanksgiving in Northern California RentalsHaving a Safe Thanksgiving in Northern California Rentals ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/having-a-safe-thanksgiving-in-northern-california-rentals) This Thanksgiving is bound to look different than past Thanksgivings, and that's okay. Some family traditions have been... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/having-a-safe-thanksgiving-in-northern-california-rentals) [![10 Tips for Small Apartments in Northern California-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/small%20living%20room_394955161.jpg?length=400&name=small%20living%20room_394955161.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/10-tips-for-small-apartments-in-northern-california) 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), [ Rental Search Rental Search ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-search) ## [10 Tips for Small Apartments in Northern California10 Tips for Small Apartments in Northern California ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/10-tips-for-small-apartments-in-northern-california) Living in a small apartment is a great financial choice, and sometimes the only choice especially in big cities. Yet,... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/10-tips-for-small-apartments-in-northern-california) [![Got Dirty Furniture? Use These Tips to Clean Them In Chico Apartments-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/vacuuming%20couch.jpg?length=400&name=vacuuming%20couch.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/got-dirty-furniture-use-these-tips-to-clean-them-in-chico-apartments) 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), [ Cleaning Cleaning ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/cleaning) ## [Got Dirty Furniture? Use These Tips to Clean Them In Chico ApartmentsGot Dirty Furniture? Use These Tips to Clean Them In Chico Apartments ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/got-dirty-furniture-use-these-tips-to-clean-them-in-chico-apartments) Working from home and not leaving the house very often can have you seeing the dirt and grime build up on your... 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Ever wonder if that was true or if... 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But it wasn’t until... 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[ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/why-you-should-have-renters-insurance-in-chico-apartments) [![Best Indoor/Outdoor Plants to Pot for Your Chico Apartment-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/indoor%20plants-839958456.jpg?length=400&name=indoor%20plants-839958456.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/best-indoor-outdoor-plants-to-pot-for-your-chico-apartment) 4 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), [ Decorating Decorating ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/decorating) ## [Best Indoor/Outdoor Plants to Pot for Your Chico ApartmentBest Indoor/Outdoor Plants to Pot for Your Chico Apartment ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/best-indoor-outdoor-plants-to-pot-for-your-chico-apartment) The longer we have to shelter at home, the more we miss the privilege of going out to smell the roses or see beautiful... 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[ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/rental-living-tips-get-your-diy-apartment-fixes-here) [![Last Minute Valentine's Day DIYs for Apartments in Chico California -featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/happy%20valentines%20day%20sign-899111544-1.jpg?length=400&name=happy%20valentines%20day%20sign-899111544-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/last-minute-valentines-day-diys-for-apartments-in-chico-california) 3 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), [ North State Living North State Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/north-state-living) ## [Last Minute Valentine's Day DIYs for Apartments in Chico California Last Minute Valentine's Day DIYs for Apartments in Chico California  ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/last-minute-valentines-day-diys-for-apartments-in-chico-california) Tomorrow is that wonderful holiday that was made up by that famous greeting card company that thought a card for all... 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[ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-avoid-disputes-over-chico-apartment-security-deposits) [![How To Get Your Rental Ready For Holiday Traveling-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Family_packing_gifts_into_car.jpg?length=400&name=Family_packing_gifts_into_car.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-get-your-rental-ready-for-holiday-traveling) 2 Min Read [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/safety), [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips), [ Rental Living Rental Living ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living) ## [How To Get Your Rental Ready For Holiday TravelingHow To Get Your Rental Ready For Holiday Traveling ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-get-your-rental-ready-for-holiday-traveling) Going out of town for the holidays can be exciting and stressful all at the same time! There are so many things you... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/how-to-get-your-rental-ready-for-holiday-traveling) [![Be Prepared When Hosting Visitors in Your Rental-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/welcome-resized-600.jpg?length=400&name=welcome-resized-600.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/be-prepared-when-hosting-visitors-in-your-rental) 2 Min Read [ Rental Living Tips Rental Living Tips ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/rental-living-tips) ## [Be Prepared When Hosting Visitors in Your RentalBe Prepared When Hosting Visitors in Your Rental ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/be-prepared-when-hosting-visitors-in-your-rental) If you have friends and family coming home for the holidays – or just coming to YOUR home for the holidays – you'll... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/be-prepared-when-hosting-visitors-in-your-rental) [![Thing to Consider at Your Apartment As Daylight Saving Time Ends-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/daylight%20saving%20time%20ends%20ThinkstockPhotos-866965636.jpg?length=400&name=daylight%20saving%20time%20ends%20ThinkstockPhotos-866965636.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/thing-to-consider-at-your-apartment-as-daylight-saving-time-ends) 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) ## [Thing to Consider at Your Apartment As Daylight Saving Time EndsThing to Consider at Your Apartment As Daylight Saving Time Ends ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/thing-to-consider-at-your-apartment-as-daylight-saving-time-ends) It’s that time of year again where we change our clocks and “fall back.” Yes, we gain an hour, but as the days turn... 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[ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/rental-living-tips-for-scrubbing-your-bathroom-tub-toilet) [![Spice Up Your Space! Fall Decorating Tips for Your Rental-featured](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-493272572.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-493272572.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/spice-up-your-space-fall-decorating-tips-for-your-rental) 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) ## [Spice Up Your Space! Fall Decorating Tips for Your RentalSpice Up Your Space! Fall Decorating Tips for Your Rental ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/spice-up-your-space-fall-decorating-tips-for-your-rental) Fall is the season of spice. It's the time when all the leaves change into beautiful colors before they fall off the... 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