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Kalee

Kalee Cowan is a graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Rural Studies: Writing and Communication. She is a writer, a baker, and a customer service representative for an insurance agency in her South Georgia hometown. When she is not working, she is attending concerts, reading an always growing list of books, and spending time with her family. You can find her on Instagram and Pinterest.

6 Ways to Welcome New Neighbors

August 5, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

One of the best things about apartment living is that you have neighbors nearby. Even if you don’t intend to become best friends with your neighbors, it’s always a smart idea to be a good neighbor and make them feel welcome. When you are friendly and watch out for one another, your neighbors will most…

5 Money Saving Tips for Your Move

August 1, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

As we have told you before, moving for the first time will come with many hidden costs that you might not have planned for. Luckily, with proper research and advance planning you can save a lot of money on everything related to the actual move. Follow these 5 money saving tips for your move into…

Don’t Forget to Plan for These 6 Moving Costs!

July 26, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Let’s just face the fact that moving costs add up quickly, especially if you’re moving for the first time. The best thing to do is research and plan so you can set a realistic moving budget that you can stick to. Knowing all of the costs associated with moving will help you stick to your…

10 Essential Items for Your Emergency Kit

July 15, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

In a split second, an emergency or natural disaster can strike. You never know when a storm may hit and knock your electricity out for days, leaving you without a way to cook, wash clothes, or take a hot shower. You never know when a flood may destroy your apartment building and force you to…

30 Minutes or Less to a Tidy Apartment

June 23, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

A messy and unorganized apartment can happen before you know it – you leave a dirty towel on the bathroom floor, an empty water bottle on the coffee table, a bag full of trash in the kitchen, and that’s how it starts. But don’t fear. That pile of clothes, stack of dishes, and basket full of…

50 Questions to Ask Your Potential Landlord

May 21, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

You’ve made a list of amenities you need, you’ve determined what neighborhood you want, and you’ve set your rental budget. Now it’s time to tour apartments and meet potential landlords. Before you choose an apartment, however, you need answers to a long list of questions. Don’t be afraid to ask your potential landlord or current…

How to Rent Your First Apartment

May 14, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Whether you’re moving out of your parents’ house for college or you’re starting a new job in a new city, searching for you first apartment is exciting. Your first apartment is one you’ll never forget. Help make your first experience of living on your own a fond memory by following these eight steps of how…

3 Keys to Finding the Right First Apartment

April 25, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

You may have your eye on a brand new, state-of-the-art apartment building in the heart of a booming part of town, but as luck may have it, that apartment may not be the best apartment for you at this time. Before you sign a lease and commit to an apartment, there are three important items…

15 Tips for Moving Day

March 21, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into a new apartment? If you don’t plan ahead and make specific arrangements, moving day can become a nightmare. With a little planning and preparation, you can make moving day run smoothly for both you and your movers. Make moving day easier with these 15 moving tips: If you’re hiring movers, set a moving…

8 Ways to Avoid Rental Scams

March 5, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

When apartment hunting, the one thing you want to avoid is rental scams, which can cost you money, identity theft, and a lot of wasted time. Whether you’ve found a large, inexpensive apartment in your desired location that seems too good a deal or a potential landlord is asking you to wire money before you…