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How To Make The Most Of Your First Apartment
How To Make The Most Of Your First Apartment

How To Make The Most Of Your First Apartment

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Living on your own is a learned skill that takes time, effort, and courage. The key is to treat your space right – it’ll give you the same in return. Now that you’ve moved into your first apartment, here are some tips that will allow you to enjoy your space to its fullest. 1. Make…
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The First Apartment Guide to Induction Cooktops
The First Apartment Guide to Induction Cooktops

The First Apartment Guide to Induction Cooktops

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Do you know the new craze stylistically defeating the gas stovetop in hip restaurant kitchens across the world? The electromagnetic induction cooktop feels somewhere between magic and mad science. You can also find them in some apartments. Below, learn all about them. What are induction cooktops? Induction is the generation of electricity through magnetic force.…
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Exercising in Your First Apartment: How to Use Resistance Bands
Exercising in Your First Apartment: How to Use Resistance Bands

Exercising in Your First Apartment: How to Use Resistance Bands

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
If you like aerobics or yoga, you most likely prefer to use a minimal amount of exercise equipment. For the latter type of exercise, resistance bands are a great addition to any in-apartment gym. They’re also great for anaerobic exercises, making them incredibly versatile. According to one study, using resistance bands can triple your gains…
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How to Choose the Right Stepladder (And Use It Safely)
How to Choose the Right Stepladder (And Use It Safely)

How to Choose the Right Stepladder (And Use It Safely)

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
It’s good to have a small toolkit, but a ladder completes it. When you need something that’s out of reach in your apartment, you’ll need a ladder even if your tools are top-notch. A stepladder may be the best type of ladder to keep around, but there are a few things you should know about…
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What is a Jack and Jill Bathroom?
What is a Jack and Jill Bathroom?

What is a Jack and Jill Bathroom?

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
While you’re hunting for a new apartment, you might have seen something unusual in online listings. Namely, you’ve seen something called a “Jack and Jill bathroom” and wondered, what could that be? However, many people actually hunt far and low for this style of bathroom since there are several advantages to having one. Below, learn…
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How to Choose the Right Size TV for Your First Apartment
How to Choose the Right Size TV for Your First Apartment

How to Choose the Right Size TV for Your First Apartment

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Moving into a new apartment can be quite a stressful ordeal, but furnishing your new place can give you a sense of calm and relieve your stress. An especially great way to tune out on your most anxiety-inducing days, of course, is to veg out in front of your TV. The thing is, smaller apartments…
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How To Make A Tiny Apartment Look Bigger
How To Make A Tiny Apartment Look Bigger

How To Make A Tiny Apartment Look Bigger

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
If your new apartment is small, you might have a hard time decorating, as there might not be enough room for all the items you want in your space. However, if you take some time to really plan it out, limitations can make you more creative in your decorating. Knowing these limitations,  there are several…
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How to Get Used to Your Gas Stove
How to Get Used to Your Gas Stove

How to Get Used to Your Gas Stove

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
While you’re looking for your first apartment, you’ll find that many apartment kitchens are equipped with gas stoves rather than electric stoves. Cooking on a gas stove may seem easy, maybe too easy. However, there are some tips you’ll need to know for your safety. Below are some of these tips so you get used…
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Three Tips for Using Your Apartment Building’s Pool
Three Tips for Using Your Apartment Building’s Pool

Three Tips for Using Your Apartment Building’s Pool

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
If you’re lucky enough to live at an apartment or condominium complex with a pool, you might have questions about the basic do’s and don’ts of communal pool use. After all, you don’t want to develop a bad rep with the complex’s management team or, worse yet, your neighbors. To stay in safe waters literally…
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