Help, My Roommate’s a Vegan!

January 8, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Roommates can make moving into your first apartment a more affordable endeavor. Whether longtime friends or people newer to your life, roommates can help make paying bills way easier, and if you’re prone to feeling lonely, you’ll have a friend you can easily hang out with at home. On the other hand, if you often…

Five Essential Subletter Etiquette Rules

November 15, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re subletting from someone, you’ll be living in an apartment that’s at once yours and very much not yours. You might be a bit worried about how you can properly feel at home while respecting the original tenant’s space. With these five essential rules for subletter etiquette rules, you should have no trouble comfortably…

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…

Get to Know Your New Roommate!

October 5, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Most of the time, moving into your first apartment means moving in with a roommate or two to share the expense (and have some fun!). But, finding the roommate can just be the beginning! If your new roommate is a new friend, acquaintance, or someone you didn’t know prior to the apartment, you should find some…

Should You Live With a CoWorker?

August 14, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

When looking for a roommate, especially in a new city, it’s a great idea to ask around at your place of work to see if anyone you know also needs a roommate! But is living with a coworker the best idea? Before taking the plunge with your cube-mate, think over these key questions to make…

What To Look For In A Lease

May 14, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

As a contract nerd, I find leases fascinating, but not many people do. I’ve met many people who just sign on the dotted line blindly or perhaps just briefly skim the first page. Don’t be this person! You are signing a portion of your life and a lot of money to this agreement; do yourself…

Should You Get an Apartment Before You Have a Job?

April 18, 2018 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

As May is fast approaching, many new grads have a burning question in mind, “Do I get the job first or the apartment first?” Of course, often there is no choice – you usually need to have a job before a landlord will rent to you. On the other hand, job hunting long distance can…

How to Help a Friend Find Their Perfect Place

March 27, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Congratulations, you must be an awesome friend! You’ve been asked to help your friend find an apartment. This is a huge honor and means they must appreciate your input, so look at it that way! Maybe you’ve been living in your own place for a while, maybe you live in a location they’re interested in,…

Moving Out On Your Own? 5 Things to Consider

January 10, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Was your New Year’s resolution to move out on your own? Do you think you are ready to make that big move? It’s a major decision, but even by just considering it, you are showing some readiness. Whether emotional, personal, or financial, there are many things to consider. In order to help you work through your…

Tips For Hosting a Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner

November 18, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

Whether it’s your first time hosting Thanksgiving, or you’re just looking to up your turkey game, there’s a lot to plan when hosting a Thanksgiving dinner. First of all, relax. Holidays are about enjoyment and appreciation of the simple things, even when many Americans seem to forget it. We stress out all-day, every-day, so take…