At-Home Self Care Habits to Start Now

March 9, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Self care is all the rage today, from taking time to visit the spa to exercising, to taking naps when you need them. Taking care of yourself is critical to success and happiness, but it means something different to everyone. The great news? There are some wonderful ways to practice self care within the walls…

Dealing with an Unresponsive Landlord

September 10, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Small issues are bound to come up when you’ve living in your first apartment, from clogged shower drains (ew) to broken air conditioning (ugh) to aesthetic maintenance… and these issues simply require a landlord to come and fix! Even if you have a fantastic landlord who quickly attends to big issues, having an unresponsive landlord…

Do’s and Don’ts of Befriending Your SO’s Roommates

August 29, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Dating someone who has their own place generally means you’ll start spending a lot of time there! New relationships are exciting, especially when you just can’t wait to see each other again. But, most people live with roommates in their first few apartments! Your significant other’s roommates will start to play a role in your…

How to Safely Receive Packages in Your Apartment

August 13, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

With the new trend of ordering things online, ensuring you can get your packages on your doorstep has never been more important! But with apartments, there are often plenty of strangers walking past your door at any point, increasing the risk of having your new items stolen. Fortunately, there are some things you can do…

Cheap and Creative Apartment-Friendly Hobbies

May 6, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

After moving into your first apartment, you’ll find it easier than you thought to spend a ton of time on the sofa in front of your TV or surfing the Internet. Instead of wasting too much time, try picking up a hobby or two that can keep you occupied and using your brain! Here are…

Living Solo: Some Perks and Downfalls

May 4, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

Throughout your whole life, you live with your family. You share a bathroom, have chores, and fight for the remote. Well, at least that was my experience. I have always dreamed of living by myself. Peace and quiet. That was always my thought. That dream came to life this past month and it has been…

Tricks to Save Time On Your Apartment Hunt

March 12, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One of the most common sayings about success is that “Time is Money!” That couldn’t be more true, especially as you try to learn and be successful in your work environment. But, it also applies to your everyday life! Time spent wasted on one task could be used productively on another. That brings us to…

Apartment Hunt 101: Researching the Area

January 27, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Looking for your first apartment can be time consuming and stressful. From deciding how many bedrooms and square footage to comparing the look and feel of different units, it’s enough to make anyone’s head spin. However, one crucial detail to also consider is your apartment’s location for many reasons. Consider the following about your apartment’s…

9 Great Things About Moving In With Your SO

January 22, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving in with your Significant Other (SO) is a big decision that should not be made lightly. Both members of the relationship should talk through the pro’s and con’s and be sure to set out boundaries and expectations before signing a lease. However, once the decision is made and the ink is dry, here are…

12 Questions Every Subletter Needs to Ask

May 15, 2016 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

As new grads start flooding to the housing market, subletting a roommate share is the time-tested way of scoring an apartment when your budget is not high enough for a place of your own. Whether you are looking for a short term sublet of a few weeks while you hunt for a permanent place or…