8 No Fuss Home Upgrades for Renters
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8 No Fuss Home Upgrades for Renters

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Renting a home offers you financial flexibility, but not so much freedom when it comes to decorating and customizing your space. We can fix that. Swipe ahead for no-fuss security and decorating upgrades that don't require your permanent commitment.

Govee BR30 Smart Colored Light Bulbs

If you're not allowed to replace the light fixtures in your apartment, you can at least update the light bulbs to something more fabulous. The Govee BR30 smart colored light bulbs can connect to Matter, Alexa and Google Assistant to give you hands-free voice control. You can play around with practically millions of color combinations to create a certain vibe or atmosphere. You can even sync the lights with music, which makes a neat trick for house parties.

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Amazon Echo Dot

These days, it's hard to believe there was ever a time we lived without smart speakers. It truly is one of those little luxuries that can make your day-to-day at home feel more seamless. The Amazon Echo Dot doesn't take up much space but it can do a lot to make apartment living more convenient and automated. The Dot may be small but it produces a surprisingly large and vibrant sound to make listening to music, podcasts and news more enjoyable.

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Wyze Cam Pan v3 Indoor / Outdoor Security Camera

The Wyze Cam Pan v3 is one of the most renter-friendly security cameras out there, especially for indoor use. Installation is stupidly easy, no need for complicated wiring work. You just plug and play. On top of recording in 1080p HD, it also provides two-way audio, letting you listen and respond even when you're away from home. Its best feature though is that it can spin 360 degrees left and right, and tilt 180 degrees straight up or straight down.

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Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini

It sucks when you're already halfway to the office and suddenly realize you left the space heater running. You'll never have that kind of anxiety when you use smart plugs like this one from Kasa Smart. You can turn your appliances on and off from anywhere using the Kasa app. You can even create an automated schedule for your electronic devices, which is great for making it appear like you're home when you're away on a trip.

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Gritin 84-LED Motion-Sensing Under-Cabinet Lights

Under-cabinet lights are one of the easiest ways to upgrade the look of any room. They create a softer ambiance and look great in kitchens, bookshelves, stairwells and closets. These 84-LED lights from Gritin are customizable, offering five levels of brightness and three switchable colors: warm, natural and light. The motion-sensing feature also makes them great to use as nightlights in hallways and bedrooms.

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DEKAVA Under-Sink Organizer

Under-sink organizers are a great way to maximize tight spaces. This one from DEKAVA is made of sturdy ABS plastic and reinforced carbon steel tubes, which means it can handle storing many items and heavy bottles of kitchen or bathroom products without getting wobbly or deformed. The pull-out bottom basket also makes it easier to reach for items in the back of the drawer.

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Giantex Mounted Jewelry Armoire with Full-length Mirror

The Giantex armoire is a dream for any accessory-lover. It's a two-in-one product that's great for small spaces and it looks stylish, too. This cabinet has a generous number of earring holes, ring slots, necklace hooks, bracelet rods and storage shelves enclosed inside a full-size mirror that you can easily mount on a door or wall. It's also lockable and comes with a set of keys.

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Simon&Siff Floral Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper

Bored with your walls? Now you can switch up the look of your home without having to worry about your security deposit. This peel-and-stick wallpaper from Simon&Siff is quick and easy to apply. Just make sure your walls are clean and smooth before sticking them on. It also leaves no residue when it's time to remove them. Each wallpaper roll is made of thick vinyl material with colors that stay vibrant for a long time.

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