Landlady Lust

Everything you need to run a successful rental business, plus a peek at the Literary Landlady's wish list.


Big Problems, Steamy Solutions

A steamer wasn't on my shopping list, but this one came free when I purchased a Dirt Devil hand vac. With the words "Platinum Force" emblazoned on the red finish, the small hand steamer promised lots of oomph, and maybe something more.

Bathroom Refacing

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Call me crazy, but whenever I prep an apartment for new tenants, I spend a little bit extra accessorizing the bathroom. Tenants like a bathroom that's bright and appealing, but that's not the point.

These finishing touches are must-have for preventing damage and avoiding emergency calls.

I Love Craig

Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, transformed my life.

i Want an iPad

i want one achingly, the way i wanted a Magic 8-Ball when i was ten years old. 

Oxymorons in My Garden

My mother was an avid gardener who knew the Latin names for plants, but I can’t even remember their common names. Too many oxymorons.