What Is The KonMari Method And Should You Try It?

June 30, 2019 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

If you hadn’t heard of Marie Kondo, you probably have now. The tidying mega-star is known for her book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and now she’s got a Netflix series under her belt that basically made her name one of the most well-known for users of the streaming service. If you haven’t watched…

7 Weekly Cleaning Activities You Should Be Doing

May 24, 2019 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Sometimes, you just don’t want to clean your place. Whether you’ve gotten off from a big day at work or you’ve been swamped studying, daily cleaning can get lost in the busy fray. However, taking care of these 7 weekly cleaning tasks makes your monthly cleaning that much easier. Your cleaning can be easily split…

8 Handy Organizers For Small Spaces

March 27, 2019 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first apartment can be a bit scary. From the often daunting cost of relocating to the exciting fact that you’ll be able to decorate your own space (even if it’s just a bedroom), there are all sorts of things to consider during your move. If you’re living in a small space, two…

Monthly Cleaning Schedule That WORKS

February 21, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

We know, we know. At the top (er, close to the top) of your New Year’s Resolutions each year is to lead a cleaner or tidier lifestyle. And the place to start? Your apartment, of course! Not sure exactly how? That’s where we step in – with a cleaning schedule that can really WORK for…

10 Things To Declutter This Month

February 18, 2019 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

The decluttering craze has taken over the world, and is making us all a little KonMari crazy. I personally love the KonMari method, however it’s not for everyone. If you’ve caught the decluttering bug but don’t want to go full stream with it, try starting your journey on a smaller scale. Here are 10 things…

Making the Best of Your Community Laundry

January 24, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One chore that is pretty much impossible to escape? Laundry! At one point or another, you’ll run out of clothes and will be forced to face the task. Having to use a shared laundry facility adds difficulty to a chore that many aren’t interested in in the first place. Whether your laundry room is within…

Refresh Your Apartment for 2019

January 3, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

January is the perfect time to take a few steps to refresh your apartment so you enter the new year feeling relaxed and ready to smash all your goals. Start with doing these few things to get ready for 2019! Deep Clean They say spring is the time for a major clean, but I believe…

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…