How to Declutter Your Kitchen Drawers, Cabinets, and Countertops

March 8, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Keeping things clean and organized in your first apartment can be tricky. The kitchen tends to get particularly messy since you probably use it every single day, and before too long, you might find that your drawers, cabinets, and countertops are getting unreasonably cluttered. Read on below to learn how to declutter these spaces and…

How to Declutter Your Apartment Before You Move

December 16, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving is a big process, but decluttering is a step that can make the whole process shorter and easier. If anything, moving out is the perfect time to declutter your apartment and get rid of anything you no longer use, but where should you start? If a shorter and easier moving process sounds good to…

10 Things To Declutter This Month

February 18, 2019 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

The decluttering craze has taken over the world, and is making us all a little KonMari crazy. I personally love the KonMari method, however it’s not for everyone. If you’ve caught the decluttering bug but don’t want to go full stream with it, try starting your journey on a smaller scale. Here are 10 things…

5 Ways You Can Declutter Your Apartment Today

October 7, 2017 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

Every Fall I get the urge to declutter my space. It’s like my own version of Spring cleaning, except it’s “all of my stuff needs to go” Autumn. If you’ve got the declutter bug like I do, here are 5 simple ways that you can declutter your apartment today. 1. Get Rid of the Knick…

Declutter: 20 Garbage-Worthy Items in Your Apartment

February 18, 2016 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

By Emily Harper You have probably been spending a lot of time in your apartment lately, trying to escape the snow and ice or flooding rains. Take a look around. Are you happy with what you see? Do you know that clutter has negative effects on a person’s psychological well-being? A study conducted by Princeton…

How to Stay Organized Before You Move

August 29, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Whether you’re moving into or out of your first apartment, keeping organized can help to take the headache out of the whole process. A disorganized mess will make moving into your new apartment a serious pain, while nicely packed and labeled boxes make moving in a breeze. With that being said, how do you stay…

How to Organize Your Kitchen Drawers

May 13, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Kitchen drawers tend to become a catch-all for things you don’t have a place for. Over time, this can lead to your drawers becoming increasingly cluttered and make it difficult to find things you need. Read on below for the best tips on how to organize your kitchen drawers so you won’t have to declutter…

How to Pack for a Cross-Country Move

April 7, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving across the country can be a big life step, but it can be a long and complicated process. Between finding a new apartment, packing, and making the drive to officially move in, there’s a lot involved in a cross-country move. Read on below for everything you need to know to pack effectively for your…

For Your First Apartment Kitchen: Toaster, or Toaster Oven?

March 17, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

A toaster or toaster oven can be a helpful appliance in your first apartment, especially if you aren’t a great cook and want a way to make quick and easy meals. It’s probably unnecessary to have both a toaster and a toaster oven in your kitchen, so which one should you choose? Read on below…

How to Organize Your Small Apartment Fridge

March 3, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Small apartments are fantastic for your first time moving away from home, but you might find there’s less space than you’re used to having. This can especially start to stick out in the kitchen, and quickly running out of fridge space is a common problem many small apartment renters have. Want to know how to…