3 Key Steps to Getting Your First Apartment

January 10, 2016   |   By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

Looking for an apartment, especially your first apartment, can be overwhelming.  To find the right rental you need to consider many variables, including the neighborhood, your budget limitations and your lifestyle. We have broken the whole intimidating process down into three manageable steps that will coach you to find an apartment that is right for you.…

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6 Best Apartment Plants

December 4, 2015   |   By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

As the darkest days of the year approach, indoor plants are an easy way to add life to any space, no mater how small or dark.  You may not think that you have a green thumb but everyone does, if you pick the right kind of plant.  The key is to find one that is low-maintenance…

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8 Apartment Superstitions

November 13, 2015   |   By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

In honor of Friday the 13th, we made a list of eight apartment superstitions.  (By the way, the fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia, just in case you want to impress your friends tonight!) While some people take superstitions seriously, these are just meant to be fun old wives tales to celebrate moving…

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Wash or Toss: 6 Everyday Items You Are Probably Forgetting To Clean

November 10, 2015   |   By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

Certain commonly used household items are often forgotten about when you do you weekly (or monthly) apartment cleaning. Think sponges, shower curtains, A/C filters. These items can get just as dirty and bacteria-ridden as your toilet, but are you cleaning them enough?  Here is a quick guide on when to replace, wash or toss as…

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What’s for Dinner? Try This 10 Minute Meal.

November 7, 2015   |   By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

10 Minute Meal: Avocado, Black Bean, and Brown Rice Bowl When I got off my college’s meal plan, I came up with a few super quick dinners that could be thrown together any day of the week.  This rice bowl was inspired by Chipotle’s Burrito Bowl and is one of the easiest, cheapest meals you can make.…

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How To Buy A Mattress: A Complete Guide

October 26, 2015   |   By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

You spend approximately one thirds of your life sleeping, so your mattress is one of the most important (and expensive) purchases you will make for your first apartment.  Navigating buying a mattress, however, can be confusing and frustrating as there are so many styles and sizes.  So we put together a guide to help you…

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Average Utility Bills: My First Apartment Survey Results

August 17, 2015   |   By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

How much will my average electric bill be? Can I afford to pay both my rent and my utilities? Those are typical questions we get from our readers.  While we have covered this topic many times already, we decided to find out what millennials actually paid for electricity, cable/internet, water and garbage collection last month (July).…

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Fill out a Quick Utilities Survey for a Chance to Win a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate

August 4, 2015   |   By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

The survey is closed. Thanks for all survey participants. The results will be reported in an upcoming post. Congratulations to Alize from Greenville, SC, who was the randomly – selected winner of the $50 Amazon gift certificate. At MyFirstApartment.com, we are asked every day how to estimate apartment utilities.  We want to update our previous utility…

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5 Apartment Items I Wish I Didn’t Skimp On…And Why You Shouldn’t Either

June 29, 2015   |   By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

Let it be known that I love saving money! I live on hand-me-downs, enjoy making do with what’s on hand and thrive on a good deal. So, of course, those were my strategies when outfitting my first apartment. However, I quickly learned that there are 5 apartment items that I should not have skimped on. 1.…

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