What Is a Garden Apartment?

October 5, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

The term garden apartment might not necessarily mean a living space with direct access to green space. Garden apartments describe a style typically no more than three stories tall (with some exceptions) surrounded by green areas designed for community access. Garden apartments may include lawns, small stylized nature parks, and community garden spaces. They can…

How to Identify a Gas Leak

October 1, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Subtle and potentially lethal, gas leaks can be tough to identify without training and proper knowledge. Based on your physical symptoms and environmental signs, you can quickly and effectively find a leak in a gas line, then alert a qualified plumber or gas line technician. If you’re looking for quick tips on how to quickly…

Which Items Are Most Likely To Get Damaged During Your Move?

September 30, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving is expensive, hard work, and no one wants to lose their investment by damaging their belongings during a move. And that’s not just money speaking: Protecting your possessions is also about protecting your sentimental memories. To that end, here are the items most likely to be damaged during your move and how to protect…

How to Find an Apartment Quickly

September 28, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Living in the city can be hectic, and so too can finding a city apartment in the first place. Someone else’s hustle could be your economic struggle if they snag that beautiful yet miraculously on-budget apartment before you. If your living situation is up in the air and you want to keep your costs low,…

How to Find the Right Apartment for Your Budget

September 23, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Amid COVID-19 rental market fluctuations, it’s almost as if the housing market benefits the buyer one day and the seller the next. As such, finding an apartment that you can afford can be quite an arduous task. Are you looking for a new place and having no luck? Here’s how to find the perfect apartment…

The Three Best Cities for Young Professional First-Time Renters

September 21, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

With housing and gas prices on the rise, people are looking to the cities for salvation. That’s because the smaller spaces common in cities mean smaller rent and utility payments. Additionally, the dense populations and street layouts of cities are perfect for getting around via biking, walking, public transportation, and other methods that aren’t nearly…

How to Get Approved for an Apartment

September 16, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Finding a new place is at once hard work and a decently simple process. Every leasing contract and situation is unique, but still, most share a few things in common. To that end, here are some tips for getting approved for an apartment. Prepare your finances Fortify yourself mentally and financially when you’re ready to…

Nine Cleaning Tips You Need To Hear

September 14, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Cleaning needs to be practiced, not just for efficiency and effectiveness, but because it always needs to be done. After all, dirt and dust inevitably pile up, and you can’t stop that. But that doesn’t make cleaning a joy. Fret not, though: With these nine cleaning tips, you’ll have no problem getting the job done.…

How to Decorate With Comfort in Mind

September 9, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Renters like yourself often spend ample time making their apartments look cute or unique, and it can be a costly and strenuous ordeal. It can also make your space weirdly uncomfortable if you don’t do it right. Going for something comfortable, familiar, and inspiring is vital because your imagination constantly interacts with your environment. That’s…

How to Choose a Roommate

September 7, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Renting can be expensive, and purchasing a property can be even more costly. Some would only live alone if it were possible, and others can’t handle it emotionally. Some find living alone to be lonely, yet for others, living with roommates can be stressful. That said, you can make your roomie experience a good one…