Virginia K. Smith

Frank talk about the actual pros and cons of renting versus buying (BloombergView)

Turning on a window air conditioner with your smartphone? The future is now, even if warm weather isn't (Gothamist)

Anyone who's ever had to say goodbye to a beloved but space-wasting piece of furniture during a move to a new place (or play a glorified game of Tetris to maximize under-the-bed storage) knows that decorating a small apartment comes with, shall we say, a particular set of challenges.

Because we feel your pain (and because there's no better time to browse than on a gray, rainy Friday), we've rounded up some of the web's best decorating ideas for when you don't happen to have a penthouse (or a warehouse) at your disposal.

A friendly reminder: don't end up on the dreaded "tenant blacklist" (WNYC)

To buy a home that will keep its value, purchase on a park (NYP)

Speaking of parks, your neighborhood green space might be getting a spruce up too (NYT)