How to Get Used to Your Gas Stove

July 8, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

While you’re looking for your first apartment, you’ll find that many apartment kitchens are equipped with gas stoves rather than electric stoves. Cooking on a gas stove may seem easy, maybe too easy. However, there are some tips you’ll need to know for your safety. Below are some of these tips so you get used…

How to Get Used to Your Electric Stove

June 15, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Many apartment kitchens are equipped with gas stoves, but you might come across some with electric stoves. These stoves can often be found in partial kitchens and are easy to use, but there are a few things you should know before getting started. If your first apartment’s electric stove is the first you’re ever using,…

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…

Beware of These 14 Fire Traps in Your Apartment!

December 28, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Winter is the most dangerous season for apartment fires, so be aware of the most common fire traps lurking in your home. Fires are devastating and can cause serious injuries, or worse, and often times they make you homeless. In an apartment building, you’re responsible for taking care of your personal space, but if a…