Hiring a company to move you is a decision most of us have to make at least once in our lives. For some professionals, choosing a moving company is nearly a yearly ritual. Here are a few tips to keep you from choosing the wrong moving company.

Most people hire movers this day and age, especially when moving long distances. The cost of a move is expensive, but hiring the wrong moving company is WAY more expensive. The good news for most people is that if a company is relocating you, the generally pick up the bill. If you are the decision maker, the following tips will help you choose a reputable moving company.

There are many benefits to hiring a moving company. One of the biggest reasons is the time you will save. A professional moving crew can have you packed up and ready to move much quicker than you could. This is a no hassle approach to moving and more and more people are choosing it for the lack of stress.

Recently the moving industry has seen a rise in the “complete package” home services company. These companies find you a house, help you sell the one you’re in, pack you up, ship your belongings and unpack you at your new home. These are very popular with corporations that are moving corporate officials on a regular basis.

You’ll need to check any company out thoroughly before hiring them - each company should be vetted to your satisfaction, with viable references, if possible. You should also search for any complaints or comments about them online, and see what comes up. These recommendations should also contain information on whether they were prompt, priced fairly, or added additional costs.

Fist, always ask for references from both satisfied and dissatisfied customers. If they tell you they have no dissatisfied customers, they’re lying. Every company who deals with the General public will have a dissatisfied customer every once in a while. Get firm quotes from the moving company and ask about any “hidden” or “additional” fees that might be applied.

Most companies will send out a representative before they give you a firm quote. If you get a quote over the phone…run! No company can give you an accurate quote over the phone or email. To make their jobs easier and guarantee you get the best price possible, make sure your home is clean and organized.

Don’t become a moving company horror story. These stories are a dime a dozen. Many because consumers failed to do their homework before hiring the company. People have had all their belongings come up missing, as well as the company they hired. Also, if there are any disagreements, the moving company may hold your belongings hostage until the disagreement is cleared up.

Also find out what the moving companies policy is about breakdowns or delays. You don’t want to be setting at your new home and waiting for the movers if they’ve broken down in a town 1000 miles away. What happens if they’re late? How will they contact you? Will they contact you? These are the things you need to find out before hiring a moving company.

It is almost everyone`s yearning to lead tension-free and relaxed life after his retirement. One of the best investment plans after retirement is to roll your IRA into real estate. It is an excellent retirement saving.

The most popular way of retirement saving option is an Individual Retirement Account - IRA. It has twofold benefits. It can not only save your money but also can help your tax burden. You can roll your capital gains on the land into a future real estate purchase and can avoid the requirement to pay tax on the capital gains.

You can consult a finance expert for the tax treatment of any future change to your investment strategy. Even a small visit to a land banking specialist can help you out with past performance data from land banking as an investment strategy. But don`t take any past performance data as a prediction for the returns you expect because past performance can not be an indicator of future earnings.

It can be a speculative sort of investment if you wish to invest your IRA into real estate. If it is your fine choice of land, you are sure to get good gains. The fine decision you can make is to roll your IRA or 401(k) plans into self directed kind of account.

The processes for rolling over your IRA are not difficult or complex. The processes are not only simple but also painless. Usually the procedures take few days to a week after your custodian frees your funds and terminates your account.

Land Banking is safe and reliable option for building personal wealth and thus you can secure a better retirement using your 401(k) or IRA funds. The moment you choose to roll over your IRA or 401(k) plan into real estate, you’re mastering your financial future and the quality of your life as well. You have the ability to change your circumstances into benefits.

Sooner or later, you are going to need to sell your home. The reasons can range from the fact you are making more money and want something nicer to you are making less money and need something smaller.

While the reasons may differ, what does not is the rather fundamental question faced by each of us. Should we sell our home before buying a new one or just go ahead and make the purchase in anticipation of selling the old one?

Look at the big picture. Assume you sell the old home first. Now what? Even if you buy immediately, you have to wait for escrow. What are you going to do for those 30 or so days? What about all your stuff that is packed up?

My parents did this once. They decided to sell first. We stuffed everything into moving trucks and then stayed with some family friends. The second deal fell apart because of the discovery of a bad roof and it ended up taking nearly two months to get into a new home.

What if you go in the opposite direction? Yeah, I will just buy a home and worry about my old one later. Only the boldest of us would try that in the current real estate market. I doubt many of us are that bold.

The obvious problem is you end up owning two homes at the same time. Even if you can somehow find a bank to give such financing, are you going to be able to make the payments on both homes each month? Probably not.

So, what is the answer? For many homeowners, a bridge loan is the way to go. This is particularly true in a tight market like the one we have now. A bridge loan can cover the time gap you are worried about.

The real situation facing you is how to get the equity in your old home out so you can use it as the basis for the new home? A bridge loan accomplishes this by giving you a loan equal to part of that equity. You then use the money on the new home.

Is there any risk? We are talking about finance, so of course there is. Bridge loans are supposed to be temporary loans. They have terms that last at most five years. To make money, lenders charge more for them.

The problem that can arise is if you have problems selling the old home. A bridge loan is not a problem if you need four months to sell it. If you need 12 months, the cost can be prohibitive and really make you regret getting the loan.

Are bridge loans for everyone? Of course, not. They are designed for very specific situations and serve the time gap financing niche well. If you are confident your home will sell, give them a good look.

When you are looking at homes, it is all too easy to get caught up in the curb appeal. While that certainly matters, the value of a home is really found in the details. You need to look at everything including the gutters.

You are probably wondering how gutters could be the key to evaluating a home. The simple fact is they play a critical role in maintaining a home, but are often overlooked. That makes them worth taking a look at.

Gutters obviously are there to move water off the roof in an orderly manner. Most people do not realize they have a second purpose as well. They also must take that water and move it away from the foundation of the structure.

Okay, it is time for gutters 101. There are different types of gutters. The types have to do with the material used. There are plastic, wood and metal gutters used on various structures and some are more prevalent than others.

Wood gutters are very rare these days. Wood and water is a bad mix. No matter how the wood is treated, the water will eventually penetrate it and cause rot. Water created the Grand Canyon, so wood has no chance against it.

Metal gutters are found on millions of homes. They last longer than wood gutters, and give us good insight into a home. Look at the corners, transitions and inside. If no rust is apparent, the homeowner has been maintaining the gutters. The same probably goes for the rest of the home.

Plastic gutters represent the state of the art these days. They do not fall apart when in constant contact with water. They also can take a beating when things bounce off of them. All and all, plastic gutters are a sign the home is updated and in good shape.

Gutters alone are fairly useless. What you need to look for are accompanying downspouts. These move the water down the side of the home. Without them, the horizontal gutters do not really do anything.

The downspout down the wall tells us very little, but the bottom tells everything. It should have a bent turn that keeps the water from pounding down on the ground. The water should instead be angled into a drain or path to a drain.

If you live in an area that gets snow, the placement of gutters is also an issue. They should be back up under the edge of the roof, not sticking out. If they stick out, snow will accumulate and rip them off the home.

Gutters may seem insignificant when it comes to inspecting a potential home, but they are a good way to analyze the overall condition of the home. Gutters in good shape usually are a sign of a well maintained home.

Drywall/ Plaster Repair In the city where I do most of my rehabilitation work, all the houses are 90 to 100 years old. Cracks and holes in the plaster are common. Often, holes in ceiling plaster are the result of water infiltrating either from the roof, or from a split plumbing line. Holes in walls are often the result of vandalism, but could be the sign of more serious foundation issues. Once the root cause is fixed I normally patch the area with inch drywall. Perform this task by placing a piece of inch drywall over the hole (lathe must be present behind the drywall). Secure the drywall to the hole with at least 2 drywall screws. Insert your rotozip near the edge of your hole and cut the drywall by pressing the rotozip blade against the remaining plaster. Once your piece is cut, secure it with multiple drywall screws, mud the gaps, tape, re-mud then sand to a smooth finish.

Basic Water Pipe Repair Many of the foreclosed homes that I encounter have sat over the winter and the cold weather has burst water pipes in the basement and walls. Usually the hardest part of the repair is finding all the leaks. You do this by turning on the water, listening for falling water, then visually inspecting where the water is coming from. Once you find the leak, cut out the old section of pipe and cut a section of new pipe to replace it. Rough up the end of the old and new sections of pipe with your sandpaper. Apply flux to each section of pipe and to a coupler that will be used to join the pieces. Put the new section in place. Heat the coupler with your butane torch and apply solder around the edges of the coupler. The flux will melt creating a vacuum inside the coupler and drawing the solder inside. Once it is sealed all the way around, allow the solder to dry and move on to the next leak. If you are worried about using a butane torch on this project, ask your hardware professional about Shark-Bite fixtures.

Drain Repair Clogged drains are very common. A snake should be a staple in your tool box. Drains work by using the force of gravity to expel wastewater down and out of the house. Improperly working drains can be the result of improper pitch in the drain line or a clog. If a clog is found in the drain line, such as hair or grease, remove the drain, remove the clog, replace the drain and test.

Replacing Light Fixtures Remove the old fixture by unscrewing the wire nuts or by cutting the wires. Strip off a section of the wire casing and attach you new fixture with wire nuts. Be sure to tape off any exposed wire with electrical tape. Since each fixture will come with its own set of instructions, be sure to read those instructions thoroughly to insure proper installation. Electricity can cause severe injury if you do not follow instruction implicitly. You should always use an amplitude meter to insure that power is off to the fixture to avoid electrocution.

Window Installation To measure your window, open it all the way and measure from inside of the window casing. Buy your new window as close as possible. Remember, you can make up for a window that is too small, but it is much harder to expand an opening for a window that is too big.. Next, remove the old window, making sure not to damage the wood frame. Once the window is removed place wood shims on the sill and level the shims. Once the shims are level secure them in place with screws (drilling pilot holes will keep the shims from splitting). Put the new window in place. At the sash, place more wood shims between the wood frame and the window to fill that gap, and then secure the shims in place by screwing through the window frame and into the wood frame. Repeat this step about six inches from the top and six inches from the bottom of the sides. Once the sides are secure, make sure you can easily open and close the window. Fill the gaps around the window with expanding foam insulation.

Refinishing Wood Floors First remove the old carpet. Then remove all of the tack strips, staples, nails and quarter round molding. Once the floor is clean, run your drum sander with the grain of the wood. It is very important that you keep the drum sander moving at all times though. If you leave it sit it will quickly eat into the floor, leaving the finished floor wavy looking. Start with 36-grit sandpaper, then 80-grit, and then 100-grit. Once the main body of the floor is sanded, do the edges with an edge sander using the same grits of sandpaper that you used on the main floor. When all the sanding is complete, sweep the floor, and then vacuum the floor. Apply your choice of stain or apply polyurethane directly to the wood. Finish with 2-3 coats of polyurethane. Replace the trim molding along the floor.

Laying Tile Start by removing the old coverings whenever possible. Once the old covering has been removed put down a cement backerboard over the entire area to be tiled. Fill in the joints of the backerboard with mortar. Begin tile installation by troweling on a thin application of mastic over a three to four foot area. Set the tile in place and push gently to secure the position. Continue in this fashion until the tiles are all in place. Allow the mastic to dry for 24-hours before grouting. If you are laying a natural stone tile be sure to seal the tile prior to grouting. If you don’t, the tile will appear hazy. Remove all tile spacers. Mix the grout and push the grout into the seams using a rubber float. Immediately wipe up excess grout with a damp sponge. After an hour or so, wipe down the tile with a piece of cheesecloth to get rid of the haze on the surface.

Texturing a Ceiling Ever wonder how those skilled craftsmen got your ceilings textured so randomly yet so perfect. It’s easy, and there is very little skill involved. Dip a paint roller with a long (4 foot) handle into a bucket of top-coating mud. Roll the mud onto the ceiling. Cover a ten-foot by ten-foot area. Push your texturing brush into the mud and pull back quickly to create a random (yet perfect) dimple pattern all across your ceiling. After it dries finish by painting with a white ceiling paint. (Note: This project can be messy. Either do it before you put your floors in or cover them completely. )

Painting a Room Prior to painting any room, always inspect the surface of the walls. Take the time to fix any small pinholes or cracks with spackling paste and sand to s smooth finish. Once the walls are smooth, look for gaps between the walls and the trim. Fill the gaps with caulk and smooth the caulk with a wet finger. Paint the trim first with a white semi-gloss paint. Next, apply one coat of latex primer to the surface of the walls using a roller. After the primer dries apply your paint. A flat latex paint is the best choice for hiding small imperfection in your walls surface. Two coats of paint will generally provide complete coverage. To edge the walls, apply painter’s tape to the trim, and brush the paint onto the edges. After you have painted the edges, remove the painter’s tape and you’re done.

Landscaping The exterior is the first impression people will get of your house. Take time to remove all the overgrown 1950’s era plants and replace them with smaller more modern looking plants. After removing the old shrubs, cultivate the bed and mix in organic materials like manure, compost or peat moss. Arrange your new plants on top of the beds. Once you are happy with the arrangement, remove any burlap or plastic and plant them. Be sure not to bury the root balls of shrubs. You want to plant the shrub with just a little of the ball showing above the ground surface. Follow spacing instruction on the containers so that your new landscape doesn’t look like overgrown in two years. After planting the large landscape in this fashion, take time to plant flowers around your new plants and enjoy your new look.

Don’t worry! Take comfort in the fact that many people are willing to share their experience with you. Being organized at the start will help your move go more smoothly.

You Can Save Money By Packing Yourself - Packing your household goods is a very time and energy-consuming task. On average, it will take two people two full days to pack and prepare for the move of a 3-bedroom house.

If you can’t make such a time commitment, be prepared to hire others to do the job for you. Professional movers will do as little or as much packing as you want. If you have something very delicate or valuable, consider having it professionally packed. It is one way of increasing your chances of it safely arriving to your new home. If you pack yourself, though, it can be a real money-saver.

As soon as you know you’re moving, consider lightening your load. Do you really want to bring absolutely everything with you? Some people see a move as an opportunity to go through their things and purge. You can hold a garage sale and I’m sure there are some charities in your community that would welcome your donations.

To begin, set up your packing station. Use a large table or floor area for a work surface. Start collecting your packing materials.

How Many Boxes? Use boxes designed for moving. I don’t often recommend spending money - but in all honesty, good boxes can really make a difference in ensuring that your items arrive at their destination safely. They come in shapes and sizes specifically designed to fit a variety of household goods. You can buy them at self-storage facilities. They are a good investment.

Here is a guide for the number of boxes you might need. Most self-storage businesses will let you bring back unused boxes for a full refund, so take more than you think you need. 1 or 2 rooms: Sm. Boxes - 7, Med. Boxes - 3, Lge. Boxes - 3, China Boxes - 1, Wardrobes - 1 3 to 4 rooms: Small Boxes - 15, Med. Boxes - 8, Lge. Boxes - 6, China Boxes - 1 or 2, Wardrobes - 1 5 to 6 rooms: Small Boxes - 20, Med. Boxes - 12, Lge. Boxes - 8, China Boxes - 3, Wardrobes - 3 7 to 8 rooms: Small Boxes - 30, Med. Boxes - 20, Lge. Boxes - 12, China Boxes - 4, Wardrobes - 4

Box Descriptions Professional moving boxes come in a few different sizes: Smaller (2 cu. ft.) boxes for heavy items such as dishes, files and books Medium (4 cu. ft.) boxes for pots, pans, small appliances, lamps, shades, clothing, linens, and toys Large (6 cu. ft.) boxes for light/bulky items: pillows, bedding, stuffed toys Mirror or Picture Cartons are a great way to move art, framed posters, etc. China Barrels provide extra protection for dishes, fine china and glassware. Wardrobe Boxes are used for packing clothes and drapery (each wardrobe holds approximately 20 garments).

Besides being strong and durable, there is another, not-so-obvious advantage to buying proper moving boxes. The uniform sizes allow for quick packing and stacking. When you have boxes of every shape and size, it is really time consuming to fit them all together in the moving van. If you are renting a van using uniformly sized boxes will save you time and money.

Other Packing Materials Mattress covers to protect box springs and mattresses from moisture and dust Newsprint (preferably non print and in pre cut sheets) Tissue paper and/or bubble wrap for wrapping and cushioning breakable objects Styrofoam chips are necessary fillers for empty spaces and will prevent items from bouncing around inside the boxes Packing tape to seal the boxes Twine to seal boxes and tie loose items together Scissors or a sharp knife Felt markers and/or box labels Notepad and pen to list box contents as they are packed

Final Packing Tips - Label all your boxes on several sides. Include which room the box should be delivered to. - If there are boxes that you want to open first, write a number on them. - Start by packing out of season, or least used items first. Leave the things you use everyday to the end. - Tape important things together such as pins for shelves and bookcases to the bookcase, nuts and bolts for bed frames to the bed frame, etc. - Use crushed newsprint at the bottom of each carton for cushioning. - Fill empty spaces in the boxes with crushed paper. You don’t want anything to slide around. Put heavy items on the bottom and lighter things on the top of each box.

Eventually everyone moves - and it’s a chore that we’ all rather skip! When it is your turn, learn from the experience of other’s. Make it easy on yourself by benefiting from their wisdom.

Have you ever flipped a house before? If the market in your area is not doing well then Dallas real estate could be your answer. There are so many homes in the Dallas area that are ready to be flipped.

Right now in the Dallas area is the perfect place to flip a house. Investors are moving in and flipping older homes in Dallas while making a significant amount of money on their return. Lots of investors are flipping older homes, depressed properties and homes needing just a little cosmetic work. With the population is growing in Dallas this is the city to be for flipping houses. So, don’t miss out on the great opportunities out there to take your fair share of the buck. There are plenty of houses to go around for everyone, so don’t wait until the last minute.

All of the prime spots in Dallas real estate are going at a rapid rate. With these properties going fast, it makes the other properties in Dallas become more lucrative. If there is any interest in flipping properties in Dallas now is the time to act and claim what is rightfully yours.

The biggest flip tip to use when you’re choosing a property to flip is to look at the property first. Make sure that you do a thorough walk through of the property so that you know exactly what you’re getting into. Read the seller’s disclosures carefully. Always get an inspector to come inspect the home. Always. Even if you want to save money, even if you think it’s a waste of time and money hire an inspector to look at the home. The cost of having an inspector come out to examine your piece of Dallas real estate will seem small when the inspector finds some major damage or some big problem with the house that could save you thousands of dollars.

Once you have inspected the property then the next step is to keep it simple when purchasing Dallas real estate. Remember your goal to make money. You are not purchasing the property for you, you are simply investing it. Remember to keep it simple when remodeling it as well. It is not your dream home and the buyers who buy it will probably make their own changes, so don’t forget to keep it simple. Make it presentable is a key goal. Spend most of the money you put into it fixing it up in the kitchen, the bathrooms and the of course the master suite. After you are done with the remodeling, put it up for sale immediately.

Remember the golden rule when flipping homes is to keep it simple. By keeping it simple you will make money on your Dallas real estate flip. Remember you’re not making it your dream home, the property is an investment. You are trying to get everything out of it that you can. Keep the remodeling simple, most buyers will come in and make changes to suite them anyways. So don’t waste your money on needless upgrades. Make it presentable, list it then sell it.

By updating the kitchen and adding cabinets, shelving and nice granite counter tops then you add value to your home. Adding counter tops and putting updated top of the line appliances is what home buyers are looking for, remember keep it simple then sell it. Good luck with your next adventure.

Nobody enjoys the chore of moving so it makes sense to choose a home that will keep you happy long-term. This can be done quite easily by asking yourself a few simple questions. Do you want to rent a house or flat? Where do you want your rent house to be located? And most importantly how much can you afford to spend.

The location in which you choose to live is determined by many different influences. Where you work, where family and friends reside, where you like to spend your evenings are all factors to consider before renting a house or flat.

Try to find a central location in order to minimize the amount of traveling you will do to any one place. If this is not possible choose a house close to the area in which you spend the most time this could save you money on everyday travel expenses like fuel for your car etc…

Now you know which part of town will fit your needs it is time to look into your crystal ball. Knowing what the future holds will allow you to decide if you should pay more for a house or save money with flat rent that will cost less for less space. If you are single you may want to rent a small flat but if you are considering marriage a bigger house could give you room to grow. As a couple you may want to rent a house with an extra room if the possibility of children is in the near future. The size of your rent house or flat needs to fit not just your current life, but how you want your life to be in the future.

Now for the most important factor in choosing a rent house? money. You don’t want to spend too much on renting your home or you will not have enough left over to live your life. When you find that perfect place it is easy to think you can make it work even if the rent is too high. Here is a good rule of thumb that will keep you living within your means. Try not to spend more than 25% of your monthly income on housing and never spend more than 30%. Following this guide will ensure that you will be able to live comfortably in your new home.

When you rent a house or flat you really do want it to feel like home. By taking time and choosing carefully you will be able to live your best life in the best home. Taking the time to examine all of your options now will put you in a house that will feel like home for many years to come.

The United States real estate market is suffering great losses due to bank foreclosures. Both bank foreclosures and pre-foreclosures are at all time highs and the homeowners and lenders are in serious trouble. Many honest American homeowners are suffering financial crisis and could lose their homes. Some homeowners face bank foreclosure after getting behind on just a few payments. The banks are not going easy on these struggling homeowners, but of course they are suffering as well. The extremely high interest rates and late fees only seem to be making things worse on both sides.

If homeowners facing foreclosure can face reality quick enough, they can go ahead and sell their home for low prices before the banks officially forecloses them. Unfortunately, many homeowners have false hopes of catching up in time with their payments, but they usually never do. The lenders do not go easy on them. The homeowners who do act quickly enough can sell their home during the pre-foreclosure period. Pre-foreclosure is a grace period that is given to many homeowners facing foreclosure that can last anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 months. The pre-closure period varies from state to state. During the pre-foreclosure period, the home still belongs to the borrowers and they have a right to sell it to interested buyers.

Due to the real estate market crisis, many low income Americans now have the opportunity to purchase good homes at low prices. Bank foreclosure homes are put up for sell for as low as 10% of the market value. They wish to regain some of their money back and to get rid of all of the foreclosure homes as quickly as possible. This makes it easier for lower income families to afford a good home for literally cents on the dollar. Lower income families and new home buyers can now afford a home that would normally be out of their financial range.

Bank foreclosures and pre-foreclosures also provide an excellent opportunity to earn a lot of money. Many Americans are learning that investing in bank foreclosure and pre-foreclosure homes can return an excellent profit. For instance, you can buy foreclosure and pre-foreclosure homes for as low as 10% of their market value, and then resell them for nine times that! Imagine all the money you can profit from buying bank foreclosures and pre-foreclosure homes! Even if you’ve never had an interest in real estate before, now is an excellent time to become involved in it!

There are many foreclosure and pre-foreclosure listing sites which will allow you electronic bids. Unfortunately though, many of them are only scams. Some so called “foreclosure” and “pre-foreclosure” listing sites will charge you a membership fee, but then neglect to give you access to promised listings! Many of these sites have no current listings at all and never update. They sure don’t mind taking your money though.

Fortunately there are plenty of legitimate foreclosure and pre-foreclosure listings found on the internet from every state. Many government auction sites are geared toward the real estate market crisis. So how will you know which membership sites are for real and which ones are scams? Fortunately there are government auction review sites that have all the information you’ll need. Experts behind the government auction reviews go digging into government auction sites and test their legitimacy. They have the inside scoop on dozens of government auction sites and listings.

Many of these membership sites offer real, top deals on real estate, bank foreclosures, and contact information for homeowners selling their pre-foreclosure homes. Make sure you read the government auction reviews before you sign up for any membership sites. You will receive the best advice and information about the most trustworthy foreclosure and pre-foreclosure listings!

Choosing the right furniture is more than personal taste when decorating a small rent flat. The right furniture can optimize your limited space while the wrong furniture can make you feel cramped and uncomfortable. Choosing the right colours and sleek furniture that can be used multiple ways will open up your room giving you the feeling of space.

It is important to choose the right style of furniture for your small rental flat. The functionality of the furniture is key. When you live in a small space, less is more. Sleek and efficient furniture will prove more useful than large pieces. A large sofa for example is great in a big house but is not a good choice for a very small flat. It will overtake your precious space and you will find there is not much room left over. You may also want to trade in the large dining table for a smaller breakfast table.

You can easily save space by limiting the amount of furniture you need. A great example is that you could use a small dresser as a bedside table which will eliminate the need for another piece of furniture. When choosing a coffee table, be sure to buy one with drawers underneath, that adds valuable storage space and in a small rental flat there is no room for waste. A futon is a great way to save space in efficiency flat. A futon is one piece that folds into a bed or a couch. If a futon will not work for you another great space saver is a loft bed. It can even be placed right over the couch or dresser. Create even more storage by using a decorative box as a side table. With a little creativity you will find multiple uses for most of your furniture.

Colour is an easy way to add the illusion of space. If you are allowed to paint your rent flat you should do so. If your contract prevents you from painting hang a tapestry on the wall, this is a great way to add some colour. When choosing a colour, choose a soft hue.

Neutral and pale colours are great choices to create the feeling of more space. Dark colours should be avoided because they will make the room feel smaller. If you love dark colours use those with your accessories but avoid putting them on the walls. If you enjoy patterns use vertical stripe to create the appearance of high ceilings or pick wallpaper with a simple design.

Renting a small flat can save you a bundle every month, especially if you live in a crowded city. The lack of space can sometimes be hard to deal with but by choosing the right kind of furniture you can make a small living space seem like more than enough. It’s all about creativity; take a step back and think to yourself, is my furniture as functional as it could be. If not it might be time to redecorate.