Ahhhh, small apartments. While tiny homes have charm, there's no doubt that teeny living spaces are tough to design and live in. For small apartment dwellers, staying in the know on smart storage and ...

Living in an apartment with your canine companion isn’t much different from living with a human roommate: They don't clean, they don’t pay for groceries and you're starting to suspect they don't even ...

In her 610-sq.-ft. home, @shoebox.designs knew choosing right-sized furniture was essential. This small sofa in the living room is only 62 inches wide, but deep enough so there’s no sacrifice on ...

Landlords and property managers often implement breed restrictions for a variety of reasons—but not all of them hold up to scrutiny. Some bans stem from outdated and unfair stereotypes, mislabeling ...

Rising interest rates and high inflation are crushing Americans’ dreams to enter the housing market: Currently, demand for mortgages remains at the lowest level since July 2000, according to the ...

Most birds will make their presence known by using unique sounds. Certain bird breeds are notorious for being vocal. And while your pet bird’s voice may appeal to you, it could be hurting your ...

Looking to adopt or raise a pet? Get expert tips and tricks right in your inbox from LA Times Studios. Thinking you can’t have a dog just because you live in an apartment? The secret to happy ...

From unwanted noise and lingering food odors to the constant fear of an elevator breakdown, apartment occupants face a steady stream of frustrations. Minh Hoa, 37, says: "I initially bought my current ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Urby is not to be confused with Uber or Furby, the classic stuffed animal. Still, the urban housing concept is somewhat of a sensation. Urby is revolutionizing big city rental housing via ...