5 Ways To Practice Fire Safety This Holiday Season

December 18, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

The holidays are upon us, and between gift buying, decorating and party planning, fire safety can get pushed to the wayside. Many house fires happen during the holiday season, so taking the appropriate measures of prevention is SO important! Here are 5 things to do to keep your apartment safe this season: Check Your Extension…

Taking Care of Chores When Living With a Roommate

December 3, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

Living with a roommate can be a tricky business. Do you know them already? If not, do you try to be friends with them? Either way, communication is essential to making sure you live in the most harmonious apartment possible. Otherwise- chaos. One of the biggest issues between new and old roommates is chores. Ideally,…

6 Organization Tips For Your Apartment Sized Fridge

November 3, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

So, you’ve figured out your grocery budget and made your list, but one look at the inside of your small apartment sized fridge makes you wonder how you’re going to store everything. Here are 6 organization tips to help you create functional fridge space! Start With Shelf Liners This is less of an organization tip…

5 Simple Plumbing Hacks Every Renter Should Know

October 8, 2018 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

Calling the plumber is a phone call nobody wants to make. Even if your landlord covers major plumbing services it can still be time-consuming and extremely inconvenient. Of course, there are times when you must call the plumber, for example when you cannot stop the water flow and the landlord is nowhere to be found.…

Your Fall Cleaning Checklist

September 22, 2018 | By Dedreanna 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…

5 Kitchen Organizers You Never Thought You Needed But Kind Of Do

September 15, 2018 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Kitchens get dirty. Kitchens also get cluttered. Whether your family or friends threw you a housewarming party for moving into your first apartment, you’ve just managed to collection way too much stuff, or you’re kind of an at-home chef genius, the kitchen may be the place with the most unseen accessories. That’s why these 5…

Best-By, Sell-By, Use-By: Learn the Code to Save Money and Avoid Food Poisoning in Your Apartment.

September 8, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

Have you ever fallen victim to a chunky milk or moldy cheese disaster? Bonus points if it happens during a dinner party.As someone who constantly wasted money by throwing out way too much food when I first moved into my apartment, I’m here to help you navigate food labeling, the tumultuous waters of Sell-By, Best-By,…

Bugs?! No Big Deal

July 21, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

The last thing you want in your first apartment is a bunch of creepy-crawlers! Not only are they gross, but they can carry disease and be pretty dangerous. But, the truth is that for the most part, bugs are no big deal. Here are a few ways to prevent them from arriving… and what to…

5 Natural Cleaning Brands To Go Eco-Friendly In Your Apartment

July 19, 2018 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Going green doesn’t just mean having a compost pile in your apartment (though composting is a great idea). There are little changes you can make for your health and for the environment. These 5 natural cleaning brands are a great way to begin your journey into working with natural products that are also eco-friendly. The…

3 Things an Adult Knows: Kitchen Edition

July 14, 2018 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

Now, I previously thought that most of these things were common knowledge, but apparently, I was wrong. I’ve encountered several otherwise intelligent and competent adults who were unaware of all of these tips. So, if this post is obvious to you, that’s great, and feel free to skip it. But for everyone else, take a look and…