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Maya Ellis · 12 years renting · 6 apartments · 4 cities
“Finally, decor advice that doesn’t involve spackling perfectly good walls.”
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Always test adhesives in a hidden corner first
Rental paint is notoriously cheap flat builder-grade latex. Before mounting a whole gallery wall, place a test strip inside a closet or behind a door for 72 hours, then remove it slowly at 180 degrees. If the paint holds, you’re clear to decorate.
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Hi, I’m Maya
I’ve been renting for twelve years across six apartments and four cities. After losing a security deposit over four nail holes (yes, really), I started testing every removable decor product I could find.
Now I share what actually works — and what definitely doesn’t.
— Maya
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