Traditional moving boxes are always a problem. It’s a pain to get them, they’re too expensive, and then, once you’re moved, you likely don’t have the storage to keep them … so you have to …

 Our blogger Katherine just moved to her new apartment and now generously shares her tips on picking a moving company.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A MOVING COMPANY by Katherine
Hiring a moving company for your move …

Hi, I’m Alex, Alissa’s boyfriend. As regular readers to this site know, Alissa (and I) just completed a cross-country move from hipster-y Brooklyn to frat-y Chicago. The move went well – thanks for asking! But …

Our guest blogger Dedreanna shares her packing tips.
Packing for the Big Move Has Started by Dedreanna
With less than a month until the Big Move, we’ve begun to pack the items we know we won’t need …

Hi All,
My new colleague Katie just moved to New York all the way from Chicago — and boy did she have some tips! Enjoy!
“I recently moved from Chicago to New York City and the experience …

As you can see, My First Apartment has moved on up to a snazzy new design! We’ve cleaned out all our old webby cobwebs, scrubbed under the sink, and managed to come out the other side with a brand new site that should make life easier for, well, you!

Once you’ve found that dreamboat apartment and signed the lease, there is that small, teeny-tiny, issue of actually changing abodes. I just went through it. Oh, it was a blast. A real hoot. I’m grateful …

So you love sleek, modern design and your roommate adores the lacy, floral, Victorian look. Now what? If you don’t talk about your conflict before you furnish your apartment, you’ll end up with a goofy …

How does a recent transplant make friends in a small town? If anybody knows, they should tell me.
Seriously, though. When people talk about moving, they talk about finding the best deals and being near public …