Five Tips for Getting Through Move-In Day

July 30, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Although everyone says that moving is stressful, maybe you’re shrugging off their concerns. However, once it’s crunch time, you’ll likely find out that moving day can be as brutal as they say. You can manage all the stress through proper planning and execution. Here are five tips for making the perfect transition to your new…

7 Apartment Essentials Every Renter Needs To Own

November 11, 2018 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving in to your first apartment can be stressful. From figuring out your budget to decorating your new place, there’s a lot happening all at once. Sure, we all know we need furniture and food, but what else is there? Having these 7 apartment essentials, though, will definitely take a few stressors off your plate.…

10 Furniture Pieces Every Apartment Needs

May 2, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Furnishing an apartment for the first time can be a scary proposition. What do I really need? How much will it cost? Where should I start? If you start with these 10 essentials, you can then fill in with accessories and smaller items as your budget allows. The total tab to our lower priced options…

Everything I Own: A Complete Room-by-Room Furnishing Checklist

October 17, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

Having lived in my new apartment for about a month, I went through and created a pretty comprehensive inventory of everything I own. Hopefully, this will help you develop your own furnishing checklist while you’re packing for your own move. MFA has written a checklist like this before, but I thought it might be helpful to…

25 First Apartment Essentials

June 29, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first apartment and not sure what you’ll need? Here’s a list of 25 essential items that will get you started furnishing your new place. Cleaning Supplies: 1. Broom and dustpan 2. Mop, bucket, and all purpose cleaning liquid 3. Paper towels 4. Disinfecting spray 5. Wash cloths (microfiber works great) 6. Laundry…

More Smart Buys for Apartment Living

February 25, 2014 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

As an apartment renter, there are a few amenities or luxuries you may not have direct access to. You might have to walk 5+ blocks to your local grocery store or take the train to your nearest Laundromat (if you’re not lucky enough to have laundry in your building.) Transportation in general may be limited…

7 Household Items You Should Get Before You Need Them!

April 8, 2012 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

You just moved in a few weeks ago and now you’re settled into your new apartment – you have everything you need. Except … a few months later, you reach for your drawer to pull out some scissors and you realize … oh, wait, you don’t have any. It’s your parents who have a pair…