When you live in a rental, you want to leave behind as little damage as possible to keep the unit in top shape (and insure that ever-important security deposit). In many cases, that means finding new and creative ways to hang posters, paintings, and other wall decor without taking a hammer to the walls. Here are just a few ideas for creating damage-free wall displays.

• Use Command strips. These handy tools from the trusted 3M brand are lifesavers for many renters. Simply stick the sturdy adhesive back to your frame, stick the other side to the wall and attach the two with the equally strong Velcro strips. When it comes time to move out, they simply peel off the wall without leaving any residue behind.
• Try monkey hooks. Monkey hooks are complicated looking metal hooks that are actually quite simple. The slim, curved devices have long ends that push into the wall and create a hole not much larger than a pinpoint, and then they push back out of the wall to create a loop that can hold frames weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stick on poster putty. For lightweight wall hangings without frames, tried-and-true poster putty is always a safe bet. Simply tack on small dots of this unobtrusive putty to hang posters without nails or tacks showing through—or damaging your walls.

How to hang a picture without hammer and nails [SheKnows]
Hang Pictures on a Wall [Lowe’s]
How to Hang Pictures Without Destroying Your Walls [Lifehacker]
How To: Hang a Frame Without Leaving a Mark [Apartment Therapy]

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Buying local food not only ensures that you're getting the freshest stuff possible, straight from the field, but also decreases your carbon footprint since the grub doesn't need to be transported across the country (or the world). At Imperial Farmers Market in Sugar Land, locals have access to this fresh food from area vendors.

The market unfolds, rain or shine, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., so stock up on produce and snacks for the week. Pick up some fresh, plump berries or golden honey from Big Creek Farms, or creamy goat's milk and cheese from Proverbs Farm and Dairy. You can also buy prepared food to nibble on while you shop, such as the tacos by Berry Hill Cantina or a brisket sandwich from Imperial BBQ. Raw juice, locally crafted wine and beer, and wheatgrass shots are among the other items on sale at Imperial Farmers Market in Sugar Land.

Imperial Farmers Market
198 Kempner Street
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 494-0200
www.imperialsugarland.com/farmersmarket
www.yelp.com/biz/imperial-farmers-market-sugar-land​

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Nirvana Indian Restaurant specializes in cuisine from Northern India, meaning it's dishes are hearty, creamy, and rich. Regulars recommend visiting Nirvana on an empty stomach so you can enjoy as much of it as possible.

The palak paneer, which is curried spinach with homemade cheese eaten over rice, is outstanding, according to frequent guests. The chicken tikka masala is another popular dish. Regulars enjoy the soft, pillowy naan, particularly the garlic naan.

If you want to try a variety of dishes, you can opt for the buffet, which is offered for both lunch and dinner. It includes more than a dozen warm selections, a salad bar, and a dessert bar. Guests who eat from the buffet say that their service is still top-notch, with servers refilling water and ensuring diners are happy.

Visit Nirvana's website to learn more about this Indian restaurant in Houston.

Nirvana Indian Restaurant
14543 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77079
www.nirvanahouston.com
www.yelp.com/biz/nirvana-houston

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