Renter Tips — Nest by Naomi

The No-Drill Wall Sconce That Actually Stays Up (6-Month Update)

My landlord made it very clear: no holes. So I found another way.

Yes, you can have a pendant light in a rental. Here's the exact setup I used.

Your builder-grade bathroom light doesn't have to stay. Here's how I upgraded mine without a single screw.

My ceiling fan has a light kit that belongs in a horror movie. This is how I work around it.

I've lived in six rentals. These are the rules I've carried through all of them.

Curtains can transform a room. Here's how to hang them without destroying your walls.

My entire gallery wall is hung with Command strips. It has not moved in 14 months.

String lights can look sophisticated or like a freshman year disaster. Here's the difference.

I spent $340 transforming my bedroom from a place I slept to a place I actually want to be. Here's every line item.

Before I put a single item of furniture in a new apartment, I assess the lighting. Here's the exact process.