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…

How to Avoid Costly Laundry Mistakes

January 21, 2017 | By Anna R. AuthorMy First Apartment

When you find an apartment that comes with its own washer and dryer, it can feel like you won the jackpot! Not having to frequent a laundromat or a friend’s place to wash clothes is such a time saver when you realize that you can do laundry whenever you want. However, there are some mistakes…

Easy Housekeeping Tricks to Keep Your Apartment Neat

January 4, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

While you don’t have to keep your apartment magazine-ready at all times, it is respectful to clean after yourself and keep your apartment neat, especially when you have roommates. Being a considerate roommate means you won’t have to worry about a messy apartment if a guest stops by unexpectedly or if you have to call…

5 Simple Ways to Prepare Your Apartment for Winter

December 17, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

The first day of winter is quickly approaching, and you can already get a taste of what’s coming. Besides preparing for colder temperatures with winter clothing, warm blankets, and hot chocolate, it’s also a good idea to prepare your apartment for winter to help keep warm air in and cold air out and save on…

6 Things You Need to Clean ASAP

November 19, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Unless you keep your apartment completely spotless at all times, these six places have probably been unattended (for whatever length of time…yikes!). Take a little time before the holiday entertaining season kicks in, to pay attention to some of these places you have neglected since moving in! 1. Baseboards Over time, your baseboards get nasty!…