Hi, I'm Jenna. I live in a 640-square-foot, third-floor walk-up in Caldwell, Idaho, with my partner Sam and our cat Olive, who believes the windowsill is hers by law.
We moved in during October 2023, from my old studio across town. I work from home for a small nonprofit, Sam works days at a physical therapy clinic, and for the first few months the apartment felt like a game of furniture Tetris we kept losing. This blog is where I started writing down what actually worked.
What you'll find here
- Small Space Living: storage, layouts and the furniture that earned its spot.
- Renter-Friendly Decor: changes you can make without losing your deposit.
- Moving & Settling In: leases, moving days, landlords and neighbors.
- Bills & Renters Basics: rent renewals, utilities, internet and renters insurance, with our real numbers.
- Easy Meals for Two: cheap dinners from a galley kitchen.
- Rest & Routines: sleep, mornings, cleaning and working from one room.
A few honest notes
I'm not a financial advisor, insurance agent or lawyer. When I share what we pay or what we decided with our landlord, it's our experience, not advice for your lease or your budget.
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Say hi any time: jenna@tuckedinhome.com.