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Hey, it's Mariel.
A couple of weeks ago, I bought something at an antique store.
It was labeled as a vintage Japanese porcelain stool and set up next to a makeup table.
And it's gorgeous, white with a blue and pink floral design.
Now, though it was labeled as a stool, in my apartment, it's an end table.
I put down drinks and snacks on it when I'm watching TV.
That's what we call repurposing.
And if you rent your space, repurposing is a great way to go.
Especially if you start with the stuff you already have.
Don't get hung up on what something is supposed to be for.
Think about what you could turn it into instead.
This is how bread baskets turn into side tables and tomato cages can become plant stands.
Like many Americans, reporter Adua Gemma-Brempong rents her apartment.
And she says just
because you don't own your home doesn't mean you need to accept drab walls and harsh lighting.
There are lots of changes you can make that your landlord probably won't hate and that won't require you to invest buckets of money into a space you're going to leave.
On this episode of Life Kit, how to make your rental feel like home.
Adjoa's got lots of tips for us.
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