Pros and Cons: Keeping Your Window AC Units in Over the Winter

October 31, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Window AC units are a popular way to provide air conditioning to apartments with no built-in air conditioning system. These units can be a lifesaver during the hot summer, but is it okay to leave them in during the winter? Read on below for the pros and cons of keeping your window AC units in…

Pros and Cons: Live-in Landlord

September 8, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. When looking for a new apartment, one option is always renting out a room in someone’s home or renting out part of a rental property the owner lives in. This situation presents benefits…

Pros and Cons: Murphy Bed in First Apartment

August 23, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. One of the problems many first-time renters face is how to use a small space for all their living needs, and multi-functional furniture is among the most popular options for doing so. One…

Pros and Cons: Floor to Ceiling Windows in Your First Apartment

July 12, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

One feature you might be interested in when looking for a first apartment is a set of floor-to-ceiling windows. This upscale feature can add light and the illusion of more space to your apartment, but is it worth it for you? Read on below for some of the pros and cons of floor-to-ceiling windows…

Pros and Cons: Headboard vs. No Headboard

April 15, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When setting up and decorating your first apartment, is it worth investing in a headboard? It’s a feature you see on most beds, and it’s not purely decorative – it actually serves some practical purposes. You might have had a headboard on your bed growing up, but is one really necessary? Read on below to…

Pros and Cons: Exposed Brick Walls In Your First Apartment

March 29, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Brick walls are somewhat rare in a first apartment, but they can be a pleasant surprise if you can find them in a low price range. Exposed brick can also present some negatives, however, so read on below to learn about all the important pros and cons to having brick walls in your first apartment.…

Pros and Cons: Microwave vs. Oven for Preparing Ready-to-Go Meals

June 29, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. In a hectic world of working often (if not always), some apartment-dwellers have turned to ready-to-go meals that can be ordered in bulk or by subscription. The thing is, some apartments’ kitchens may…

Pros and Cons: In-Apartment Gym vs. Gym Membership

May 12, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. If you don’t have a gym in your apartment building but you want to exercise with gym equipment, you’re probably thinking about creating an in-apartment gym or getting a gym membership. If you…

Pros and Cons: Window AC vs. Central AC

May 4, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. While you’re searching for your first apartment, you’ll have to choose between an apartment with window air conditioner units or centralized air conditioning. It’s natural, then, if you’re wondering which is more effective,…

Pros and Cons: High Ceilings

April 28, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. If you’re looking for a new apartment, you’ve probably come across apartments with high ceilings. Many apartment seekers prefer high ceilings because they make the apartment appear more spacious. However, having an apartment…