One of the biggest downsides of being a renter is the limitation when it comes to the customization you can do to the space to make it feel like your authentic home. Because you don’t want to lose your security deposit or due to landlord restrictions, there’s only so much you can do. Sure, you can make small changes, but what if you wanted to make changes that require you to drill into the walls and other more involved stuff? If you look at some of your favorite DIY YouTubers, you’ll learn about renter-friendly upgrades you can make to various parts of your home.
The idea is that certain changes can be done and ultimately undone when you move out, and while that sounds like a great deal, it’s important to go into it with the right information so you end up making the right changes. Before you do a renter-friendly upgrade, here are the questions you need to ask yourself.