Marlowe Davis
Decor, organization, renter-friendly home improvement, small-space living
Philadelphia, PA
Marlowe Davis writes the decor and organization content for FixerDaily — making spaces work without breaking budgets, deposits, or leases. They've rented for over a decade in three different cities and have developed a specific genre of design opinion: things that look great, cost reasonable money, and don't risk a security deposit. Their work is accessible, budget-conscious, and design-curious without being aspirational in a tiring way. Based in Philadelphia.
What Marlowe covers
- Renter-friendly decor (Command strips, peel-and-stick, removable everything)
- Small-space organization and storage
- Budget furniture comparisons and reviews
- Room-by-room makeovers under specific budgets
- Design accessibility — making "designer looks" with normal-person money
Articles by Marlowe
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Best Small-Space Sectional Sofas for Renters and Tight Apartments
Small-space sectionals that fit through narrow doors, break down for moves, and don't cost what a renovation does. Four picks for renters and small apartments.
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How to Remove Sticky Residue From Anything: 9 Methods by Surface
Nine methods to remove sticky residue from anything — matched to the surface you're working with so you don't strip paint, dull plastic, or damage wood.
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How to Remove Paint Smell From a Room: 8 Methods That Work
Paint smell lingers because VOCs off-gas for weeks. Here's how to remove paint smell from a room fast — renter-safe methods, what actually works, what doesn't.
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Best Peel and Stick Wallpaper Brands for Renters (2025)
Tested and ranked: which peel-and-stick wallpaper brands actually protect your deposit, stick to real walls, and remove without residue.
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9 DIY Headboard Ideas Under $50 You Can Build This Weekend
Budget headboards you can actually build. Real material lists, cost breakdowns, and renter-friendly options — all under $50 and doable in a weekend.
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How to Organize a Small Closet: 7 Steps That Actually Work
Small closets need decisions, not systems. Learn the purge-first framework and renter-safe tools that make limited space work for real wardrobes.
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Best Command Strips for Renters: Which Ones Won't Damage Walls
Command strips can save your security deposit—if you choose the right ones. Compare holding power, damage risk by wall type, and safe removal techniques.
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7 Paint Colors That Actually Make Small Living Rooms Feel Bigger
Paint colors that work in small living rooms by reflecting light and creating depth. Shortlist covers budget to premium picks with LRV ratings and lighting guidance.
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9 IKEA Bookshelf Hacks That Actually Work (Plus Safety Tips)
Transform IKEA bookshelves with functional stability fixes, renter-friendly upgrades, and budget styling that makes Kallax and Billy work harder.