Hi Reader!

Last week, over on the blog, I (finally) detailed the very painful process of removing the peel and stick tile from our rental kitchen.

And there was one tool that was essential to getting the project done.

Read on to see why my hair dryer (!!!) is one of the most-used items in my "rental decor toolbox."

As a renter, I rely a lot on peel-and-stick products.

From adhesive wallpaper on our walls, Command Strips on our frames, stick-on shower caddies, and more...sometimes you just can't beat the ease and convenience of these products.

But you know what sometimes isn't so easy? Removing them! (See my tile removal as Example #1!)

Whether a peel-and-stick product is marked as "removable" or not, you always run the risk of 1) it not coming off at all, or 2) ripping off paint/drywall upon removal.

And if you do get the product off the wall/shower/surface, there's a good chance there will be sticky residue left behind too.

However, if you spend just a few minutes "loosening" the adhesive with a heat source, there's a good chance your sticky-backed product will come off...no matter how "permanent" the glue is.

My favorite heat source? A strong hair dryer!

For any adhesive-backed product that won't budge at all or you're very worried about damaging the wall/surface, apply direct heat from a hair dryer for several minutes. This will loosen the glue enough to (eventually) remove the item cleanly!

(And if you do have some residue left behind, you can use this trick to get rid of it!)

Last Week On the Blog

Here's what you may have missed last week on the blog!

What You Need to Know About Using Peel & Stick Tiles in Your Rental Detailing how our peel and stick tile came down and revealing if I'll ever try this rental "hack"again! Read the Post Watch the Video

Have a great rest of the week, and I hope to see you on the blog soon!

~Megan

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