Housekeeping

Are Portable Washing Machines Worth It in Your First Apartment?
Are Portable Washing Machines Worth It in Your First Apartment?

Are Portable Washing Machines Worth It in Your First Apartment?

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
One question you should be asking when looking at first apartment options is, “is there a washer and dryer?” If the answer is no, you’ll need to find another way to keep your clothes clean. Laundromats and on-site laundry facilities can be expensive and a hassle, but luckily there’s another option: a portable washing machine.…
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How to Organize Your Kitchen Drawers
How to Organize Your Kitchen Drawers

How to Organize Your Kitchen Drawers

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Kitchen drawers tend to become a catch-all for things you don’t have a place for. Over time, this can lead to your drawers becoming increasingly cluttered and make it difficult to find things you need. Read on below for the best tips on how to organize your kitchen drawers so you won’t have to declutter…
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5 Daily Apartment Cleaning Rituals in Under 10 Minutes
5 Daily Apartment Cleaning Rituals in Under 10 Minutes

5 Daily Apartment Cleaning Rituals in Under 10 Minutes

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Keeping your apartment clean as a busy young person is difficult, but if you build good habits, it can be much easier. Small daily cleaning tasks can keep your apartment tidy so you don’t have to deep clean in a rush when you have friends or family over. Read on below for four daily apartment…
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How to Maintain Your First Apartment Backyard
How to Maintain Your First Apartment Backyard

How to Maintain Your First Apartment Backyard

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
If you’re lucky enough to have a backyard behind your first apartment, you’ll probably want to take some time to maintain and look after it. A backyard can add value and make your apartment more enjoyable to live in, so read on below for the best tips on how to maintain your first apartment backyard…
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What to Do If Your First Apartment Washer Won’t Drain
What to Do If Your First Apartment Washer Won’t Drain

What to Do If Your First Apartment Washer Won’t Drain

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Learning how to handle small household repairs and leaks is an important part of living on your own for the first time. A common household problem you might not have dealt with before is a clogged washing machine, so read on to learn how to handle it. Take a look at the drain hose The…
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How to Declutter Your Kitchen Drawers, Cabinets, and Countertops
How to Declutter Your Kitchen Drawers, Cabinets, and Countertops

How to Declutter Your Kitchen Drawers, Cabinets, and Countertops

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Keeping things clean and organized in your first apartment can be tricky. The kitchen tends to get particularly messy since you probably use it every single day, and before too long, you might find that your drawers, cabinets, and countertops are getting unreasonably cluttered. Read on below to learn how to declutter these spaces and…
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How to Organize Your Small Apartment Fridge
How to Organize Your Small Apartment Fridge

How to Organize Your Small Apartment Fridge

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Small apartments are fantastic for your first time moving away from home, but you might find there’s less space than you’re used to having. This can especially start to stick out in the kitchen, and quickly running out of fridge space is a common problem many small apartment renters have. Want to know how to…
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How to Fix Small Apartment Leaks on Your Own
How to Fix Small Apartment Leaks on Your Own

How to Fix Small Apartment Leaks on Your Own

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
When living on your own for the first time, it can be helpful to know how to do some basic repairs, as nobody likes calling the landlord constantly every time they need something little fixed. One of the most common household repairs is fixing small water leaks, so read on below to find out how…
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How to Clean Hardwood Floors in Your First Apartment
How to Clean Hardwood Floors in Your First Apartment

How to Clean Hardwood Floors in Your First Apartment

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
The typical first apartment is pretty low-budget, so if you’re lucky enough to have hardwood floors in your first apartment, you’ll want to take care of them! Read on below for everything you’ll need to know to clean and maintain hardwood floors in your first apartment. Sweep or vacuum regularly Regular sweeping is important to…
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The 6 Best First Apartment Housekeeping Tips
The 6 Best First Apartment Housekeeping Tips

The 6 Best First Apartment Housekeeping Tips

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
One of the hardest things to get used to when moving into your first apartment is the fact that there’s no one there to run the place but you! This shift can feel exciting, and it is, but it comes with responsibility as well. In your first apartment, you’ll have to be the one to…
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