Moving can be an incredibly stressful time. Even if you only move a short distance, you still have to pack up every single item you own, move them all, and then unpack them. It can be a nightmare, but it doesn't need to be. This infographic by UK bed company Dreams is a handy guide to moving. It covers everything you need to know, starting with 6 weeks before the move. It even … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
Defending Your Apartment From Monsters
Do you know what to do if Dracula is attacking your apartment? What about Frankenstein, a werewolf, or the Headless Horseman? With Halloween approaching quickly, these questions are on everyone's mind. Luckily for us, For Rent created this fun Halloween-themed infographic that lays out instructions for defending your apartment from various monsters. The list covers every … [Read more...]
How To Shower In 60 Seconds
Did you know that the average shower lasts 13 minutes? That's a long time, especially if you live in a region that's experiencing a drought, which many of us currently do. Plus, that 13-minute shower uses 27 gallons of water on average. That's water waste that could be easily avoided. This infographic from Soakology aims to cut down on water waste, as well as time waste, with … [Read more...]
What Happens an Hour After Your Cell Phone Is Taken Away
Are you addicted to your cell phone? Do you experience "extreme tech anxiety" when separated from it? If you're like 51% of Americans, the answer is yes. How do you know if you're experiencing this? If you feel irritable, isolated, and depressed a mere 10 minutes after your phone is taken away. It sounds extreme, but many of us fit the criteria for actual addiction to our cell … [Read more...]
The Scariest States According to Movies
What's the scariest state in the U.S.? It may seem like a difficult thing to measure, but For Rent ran the numbers and figured it out. They looked at the top-grossing horror movies, as well as the 100 most critically acclaimed horror movies of all time, to figure out where horror tends to take place. The resulting infographic contains some pretty interesting facts. For … [Read more...]