Rental properties. Lease as is. For those of us non-homeowners, renting a property can be esthetically challenging when the landlord is less than enthusiastic about paying for upkeep, updating, and/or sprucing-up the place we call home. Nevertheless, I have always believed in the philosophy, "My home is my castle," whether I own it or not.

I heart easy DIY projects! So, when I wanted to personalize and create a surprise for my brother-in-law and my...