Four Easy, Affordable Springtime Meals You Can Cook in Your Apartment

April 27, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Now that it’s spring, you’re probably cooking different recipes in your apartment – those warm winter chilis might feel too warm now. However, you might be tempted to enjoy outdoor dining more often now that it’s getting warmer outside, but doing so can cost several times more than cooking your own delicious springtime meals. Below,…

How to Properly Insulate a Window AC Unit

April 1, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

As springtime becomes summer, you might want to use your window air conditioning unit as temperatures rise. However, if your AC unit isn’t properly insulated, it might not keep your apartment as cool as you want. Below, learn how to properly insulate a window AC unit in your apartment. Why insulate your window AC unit?…

How to Help Your New Cat Adjust to Your Apartment

March 30, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Even if you’re excited to bring home your newly adopted cat, you might wonder if your apartment is fully ready for your new friend. The good news is that you can take several steps to make sure your apartment is prepared and safe for your cat. Below, find out how to best help your new…

How to Store Your Bike in Your Apartment

March 23, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Just because you live in a bicycle-friendly city doesn’t make bike storage easy. If you don’t have enough storage space for your bike or if you’re wondering where in your apartment it might fit best, you’re certainly not alone. City bikers have figured out all kinds of clever bike storage tricks for their small apartments,…

Should You Filter the Water in Your Apartment?

March 9, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Approximately 286 million Americans use a community water source to get their tap water. Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that about 90 percent of United States public water systems meet its safety standards, some research suggests that it can still be beneficial to use a water filter to further ensure that your water…

Pros and Cons: One-Floor Apartment vs Duplex Apartment

March 4, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. Many people think of single-floor dwellings when they think of apartments, but in reality, two-floor apartments (also known as duplexes) abound. Usually, duplexes are two-family apartments, and people who live in duplex share…

How to Set Up Your First Apartment’s Wi-Fi

February 2, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When you’re moving into your first apartment, Wi-Fi will likely be one of the first things you want. However, setting up your internet involves several steps that can often be confusing, and dealing with internet service providers (ISPs) can be challenging. But fret not – below are simple answers to all your questions about how…

Four Tips for Sleeping Better in Bright Apartments

January 27, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Apartments with too few windows can feel dark and depressing, but having too many windows can also bring challenges. With many windows in your apartment, there might be so much sunlight that falling and staying asleep may be difficult. This issue isn’t always easy to solve since, the more windows you have, the more you…

How to Set Up Your First Apartment’s Sound System

December 30, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If you want to enjoy shows, movies, games, and music with a boosted, high-quality sound, built-in computer and television speakers might not be good enough. However, with so many sound system options available, you may not know which kind is best for your apartment. Below, find five types of speakers and everything you need to…

Five Steps to Rodent-Proof Your Apartment for the Winter

December 18, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If you know how to keep your apartment warm and which supplies you need during the colder months, then your apartment is mostly winter-ready. Yes, with the right insulation and supplies, your apartment will be warm, but there’s a potential downside to this: Rodents may try to enter your apartment to escape the cold. This…