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Audra

Audra is a recent college graduate and an aspiring writer based in her home state of Georgia. She’s a lover of the sweetest Southern tea, warm weather, and decorating with lots of color, DIY projects, and shabby chic pieces. Her apartment living journey is still young, so she’s busy navigating the ups and downs and learning along the way. For more from Audra, follow her on Pinterest or check out her website shepenspretty.com.
How to Avoid 5 Biggest First Time Renter Mistakes
How to Avoid 5 Biggest First Time Renter Mistakes

How to Avoid 5 Biggest First Time Renter Mistakes

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When looking to rent your first apartment, it’s soooo easy to get caught up in awesome amenities and the cool look of an apartment and forget about all other important details that should factor into your decision. Trust me, I’m a sucker for historic/vintage style apartments, so when on the search for a new place,…
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10 Fun Ways to Brighten Up Your Apartment With Washi Tape
10 Fun Ways to Brighten Up Your Apartment With Washi Tape

10 Fun Ways to Brighten Up Your Apartment With Washi Tape

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When you live in an apartment, it’s really difficult to decorate without destroying the walls and ticking off the landlord. So what do you do when you can’t paint or can’t damage the walls too much with nail holes? Well, as I’ve discovered over my few years of apartment living, the answer is washi tape.…
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How to Furnish Your Studio Apartment on $1,000
How to Furnish Your Studio Apartment on $1,000

How to Furnish Your Studio Apartment on $1,000

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The big day has finally come — you’re moving into your brand spanking new studio apartment! You’ve been saving for months (even skipping on dinners out with friends and canceling your Netflix membership to save a few dollars here and there) and now you’ll gonna be out on your own and enjoying life in the big,…
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$199 Standing Desk Giveaway!
$199 Standing Desk Giveaway!

$199 Standing Desk Giveaway!

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Sponsored Post. Thanks to David and Isabella for donating the giveaway! The giveaway has closed! Congratulations to our randomly selected winner, Maggie, and thanks for all who participated in the giveaway. Here at My First Apartment, you can always count on us to answer all your first apartment questions, to help you solve dilemmas, and to…
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10 Apartment-Friendly Picks from IKEA’s 2015 Catalogue
10 Apartment-Friendly Picks from IKEA’s 2015 Catalogue

10 Apartment-Friendly Picks from IKEA’s 2015 Catalogue

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Last month, I had my yearly Christmas in July celebration. No, I didn’t invite friends and family over for a big pre-holiday bash. Instead, my festivities were just limited to me and the mother of all apartment shopping catalogues — the yearly IKEA booklet. This year, their focus was on making your space fit your…
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Complete Dorm Room Packing Checklist & Tips!
Complete Dorm Room Packing Checklist & Tips!

Complete Dorm Room Packing Checklist & Tips!

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
I remember the day I moved into my freshman dorm room very vividly for one very key reason — I had way too much stuff. Let me make this clear now. Dorm rooms are small, and if you’re sharing that tiny space with a roommate (which you can pretty much count on), the amount of the…
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Living with Mom and Dad? Maximize the Benefits!
Living with Mom and Dad? Maximize the Benefits!

Living with Mom and Dad? Maximize the Benefits!

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When you move back in with mom and dad, it’s easy to treat your time at home as just a vacation from the grown up world.  You start acting like you’re sixteen all over again, and waste a perfectly good opportunity to maximize the benefits of this period without the pressures of rent, excessive utility bills, and…
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8 Rules For Living With Your Significant Other
8 Rules For Living With Your Significant Other

8 Rules For Living With Your Significant Other

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Living with your significant other — like living with a roommate — comes with its own set of ups and downs. However, what makes this situation different from just living with a good friend, a relative or a person that you met online is the fact that your romantic relationship gets tangled up in the small day-to-day details…
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What Those Cool Apartment Amenities Will End Up Costing You In Rent
What Those Cool Apartment Amenities Will End Up Costing You In Rent

What Those Cool Apartment Amenities Will End Up Costing You In Rent

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A couple of weeks ago, our friends over at ForRent.com shared this nifty infographic with us. Through their research, they break down how much the most sought-after apartment amenities add to your overall rent. Whether it’s location, a great view or gym, be prepared to pay for what you get. So, when you set out on your search for…
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Decorating Your First Apartment with IKEA: The 2014 PS Collection
Decorating Your First Apartment with IKEA: The 2014 PS Collection

Decorating Your First Apartment with IKEA: The 2014 PS Collection

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When it’s time to furnish and decorate your very first apartment, many budget-minded renters head straight to Ikea for all the necessities. Cliche? Maybe, but there are plenty of good reasons why this store is a favorite among those looking to buy furniture for the very first time — their designs focus on saving space,…
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