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7 Updates You Can Make to Your Apartment That Can Easily Be Removed When You Leave

Renting can be great. You're able to move apartments frequently depending on your lease (and how happy you are with your space), you can try out new neighbourhoods, and you also don't have to worry about added responsibilities like mortgages and homeowner's insurance. However, one of the popular downfalls to renting is that you may not be able to update or renovate your space as you wish. Those ugly cabinets? They can't go anywhere. That outdated countertop? Staying.

Despite this, there are a handful of ways you can "update" or change your rental to make it more your style. And the best part? These hacks are not only simple and affordable but also removable, so you don't have to say goodbye to your security deposit. So when you leave, so can these updates. Keep reading for some ideas you can try out today!

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1. Add Patterned Contact Paper to Surfaces

Patterned or marbled contact paper is a great way to update kitchen counters without the commitment of replacing the whole countertop.

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2. Install Kitchen Shelves

Installing inexpensive kitchen shelves not only conveniently provides additional storage but can also act as a great kitchen decoration.

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3. Replace Old Bathroom Mirrors

Bathroom mirrors can easily be taken down and replaced in just a few simple steps. They're great because they can also provide the illusion that the bathroom is larger than it is.

4. Paint the Walls

You cannot necessarily take painted walls with you once you move out, but you can reverse them back to the colour the walls once were when you first moved in (just check the terms of your lease). Remember, lighter, brighter colours are much easier to paint over opposed to deeper, darker ones.

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