Reading through an online discussion about a nail polish disaster on rental carpet brought back memories of similar panic-inducing moments that many of us renters have experienced. There’s something uniquely terrifying about accidentally damaging someone else’s property, especially when your bond money is on the line.

The sight of that bright red nail polish on beige carpet would make anyone’s heart skip a beat. But what really caught my attention wasn’t just the stain itself - it was the incredible outpouring of support and practical advice from the online community. From acetone applications to creative carpet-surgery solutions, people shared their hard-won wisdom from similar mishaps.

The latest FCC decision about landlords and internet service providers has sparked quite a discussion online, though I must say the headlines floating around are more dramatic than the reality. What’s really happening is the FCC has decided not to ban bulk billing arrangements for internet services in rental properties - essentially maintaining the status quo we’ve been living with for years.

Living in an apartment complex in South Yarra, I’m quite familiar with this dance. Our building came pre-wired for a specific provider, and while technically we could request another ISP to come in and install their infrastructure, good luck getting that approved by the body corporate. It’s reminiscent of the NBN rollout drama, just on a smaller scale.