5 Ways You Can Declutter Your Apartment Today

October 7, 2017 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

Every Fall I get the urge to declutter my space. It’s like my own version of Spring cleaning, except it’s “all of my stuff needs to go” Autumn. If you’ve got the declutter bug like I do, here are 5 simple ways that you can declutter your apartment today. 1. Get Rid of the Knick…

Add These 5 Quick Cleaning Hacks for Your Nightly Routine

September 25, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s easy to get into a good nightly routine once you’ve moved into your first apartment, and it will happen no matter what! If you’re intentional with you time, you can get into a routine that is beneficial to your own mental well-being, and your apartment too! Check out these quick cleaning hacks and add…

How to Keep Your Apartment Clean(ish): Tips for Slobs

August 24, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

I am a slob. I’ll admit it. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it’s something that I’ve come to accept about myself. That being said, I do not enjoy living in a pigsty! Through much trial and error, I’ve discovered a few cleaning tips for slobs that combat my slovenly ways. The Doorway Rule…

Closet Organization Essentials: Primped & Proper

July 7, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

I don’t know about you but like any young person, I love to shop. Whether its a Home Goods in a lovely suburb or a small boutique in the city, something always catches my eye. And with that super skill of shopping, I have accumulated a fair amount of clothing for one person. It actually…

5 Ways To Keep Your Apartment Bug-Free This Summer

July 1, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

Summer is finally here! We can open our windows, enjoy the breeze, catch some sun, and desperately try to relax before it’s all over. It’s a welcome relief, but it’s not all good news. Warm weather also means more insects. We’ve compiled a list of 5 ways to keep your apartment bug free this summer,…

Should You Hire a Professional Cleaner?

June 29, 2017 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

As a first-time renter, you’ve just started your career and you’re on your own for the first time. You often don’t have a lot of money and you’re just learning how to seriously follow a budget. A cleaning service is for the wealthy, for those older than you, totally unnecessary. Right? Mostly, yes. But there…

30 Minutes or Less to a Tidy Apartment

June 23, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

A messy and unorganized apartment can happen before you know it – you leave a dirty towel on the bathroom floor, an empty water bottle on the coffee table, a bag full of trash in the kitchen, and that’s how it starts. But don’t fear. That pile of clothes, stack of dishes, and basket full of…

Spring Cleaning: 5 Basic (and Best!) Cleaning Tools

March 4, 2017 | By Chloe AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s first weekend in March, time for spring cleaning! But before you start, make sure you have the right tools for the job. This five piece tool kit will get you through every apartment cleaning task! Any broom, dustpan, vacuum, mop, and bucket will work for the job – but, they might not work well.…

Green Living: Reduce/Reuse/Recycle in Your Apartment

February 25, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

We’ve all heard the slogan: “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” Sometimes, however, it’s easier to throw an old newspaper or empty cans in the trash instead of a recycling bin. But remember, just because you live in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t recycle and be less wasteful. Take a look at these six tips and see…

How to Use Leftover Ingredients to Minimize Food Waste and Save Money

February 4, 2017 | By Anna R. AuthorMy First Apartment

Sometimes we feel inspired to make a dish we see on Pinterest and shop for the necessary ingredients, only to find out that we only need a little bit of an ingredient. I’ve definitely been there, as the person who was stuck with a 14 pack of tortillas when I was making fajitas for only…