Renters: Home Improvements That Move With You

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home improvements that move with you
home improvements that move with you

Even if you're just renting a place for a short time, it's important to personalize it with the style and conveniences that make you feel at home. If you'd like to make home improvements but hesitate because of longer-term living plans, consider projects that can move with you.

"I'm a big proponent of 'make it yours,' even if you're only going to be in a place for six months," says Paige Rien, a designer for HGTV's "Hidden Potential" with her own practice outside of New York City. "Always think about a change in terms of what it's like to undo it...If it's not hard to install, it won't be hard to uninstall."

Here are top tips for home improvements that travel with you.

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