Checklists

The Ultimate Cross-Country Move Checklist
The Ultimate Cross-Country Move Checklist

The Ultimate Cross-Country Move Checklist

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Moving across the country can be a fantastic adventure, but it can also be rough if you don’t plan effectively. There’s a ton of planning involved in making a cross-country move, and this helpful guide will outline the most important things to remember. Read on below! Moving equipment and supplies When making a cross-country move,…
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Your Ultimate Emergency Preparedness Kit Checklist
Your Ultimate Emergency Preparedness Kit Checklist

Your Ultimate Emergency Preparedness Kit Checklist

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
When COVID-19 first reached the United States, some Americans panicked and bought massive quantities of toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and other products. Supermarket and department store shelves quickly began lacking these basic items, leaving many other Americans struggling to find these everyday essentials. As pictures of these barren supermarket shelves began…
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Your Hassle-Free Electricity Budgeting Checklist
Your Hassle-Free Electricity Budgeting Checklist

Your Hassle-Free Electricity Budgeting Checklist

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Modern life simply isn’t possible without electricity, but power for your apartment doesn’t come for free. Monthly electric bills are an inescapable part of apartment living, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cut some simple corners to lower the amount you pay. With the five tips in this hassle-free electricity budgeting checklist, you can easily…
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Your Ultimate First Home Office Checklist
Your Ultimate First Home Office Checklist

Your Ultimate First Home Office Checklist

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
If all you need to get your job done is a laptop and internet access, then you can work from pretty much anywhere, including home. As of just over a year ago, five percent of Americans – roughly 16,000,000 people – work from home. Since commuting can be a huge burden, as can lacking control…
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First Apartment Checklists: The Ultimate Guide
First Apartment Checklists: The Ultimate Guide

First Apartment Checklists: The Ultimate Guide

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Moving into your first apartment is the dream, but nobody said it would be easy. On top of the physical labor, financial costs, and stress of the actual move, there’s all the work that comes with unpacking, organizing, decorating, and stocking up on basic needs. The last of these tasks can involve buying so many…
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Things You DON’T Need for Your First Apartment
Things You DON’T Need for Your First Apartment

Things You DON’T Need for Your First Apartment

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
In your preparation for moving into your first apartment, you’ve probably encountered plenty of lists detailing every single thing you need to be truly self-sufficient at home. You’ve probably noticed that there are a lot of items on these lists, but with each purchase for your first apartment, you spend precious money – and even…
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The Ultimate Apartment Bathroom Checklist
The Ultimate Apartment Bathroom Checklist

The Ultimate Apartment Bathroom Checklist

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Although your bathroom might be the smallest room in your apartment, you’ll need a good number of supplies to make the best of it. Basics ranging from toilet paper to towels don’t just magically come with your apartment. It may even fall upon you to furnish your bathroom; you may be surprised that basics like…
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Your First Kitchen: The Ultimate Checklist
Your First Kitchen: The Ultimate Checklist

Your First Kitchen: The Ultimate Checklist

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
After a long hunt, you’ve finally done what might’ve once felt impossible: You’ve found an apartment you love, you’ve signed a lease, and you’ve put down a deposit. Congrats on landing your new place to live! Now that you’re living in your own place, it’s time to give your cooking game some serious upgrade, too.…
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Your Fall Cleaning Checklist
Your Fall Cleaning Checklist

Your Fall Cleaning Checklist

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Every year, before I can fully get into pumpkin spice season, I always make fall cleaning a priority. Here are some important things to check off your list to get your apartment ready for the change in season. De-clutter And Store Away Before doing any cleaning, take a couple of days to de-clutter and store…
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Everything You Need for Your First Apartment: The Ultimate Checklist 2018
Everything You Need for Your First Apartment: The Ultimate Checklist 2018

Everything You Need for Your First Apartment: The Ultimate Checklist 2018

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
You’ve done it. You’ve found a place, signed a lease and put down a deposit. Congrats! You’re close to living your new home, but you’re not quite done yet: you still need to furnish your place. What do you need? How should you prioritize? Our ultimate checklist 2018 is organized by room and shows your…
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