How to Organize Your Kitchen Drawers

May 13, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Kitchen drawers tend to become a catch-all for things you don’t have a place for. Over time, this can lead to your drawers becoming increasingly cluttered and make it difficult to find things you need. Read on below for the best tips on how to organize your kitchen drawers so you won’t have to declutter…

5 Daily Apartment Cleaning Rituals in Under 10 Minutes

May 3, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Keeping your apartment clean as a busy young person is difficult, but if you build good habits, it can be much easier. Small daily cleaning tasks can keep your apartment tidy so you don’t have to deep clean in a rush when you have friends or family over. Read on below for four daily apartment…

How to Organize Your Small Apartment Fridge

March 3, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Small apartments are fantastic for your first time moving away from home, but you might find there’s less space than you’re used to having. This can especially start to stick out in the kitchen, and quickly running out of fridge space is a common problem many small apartment renters have. Want to know how to…

Your Ultimate Spring Cleaning Task List

April 29, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Spring cleaning sounds nice in theory, but it can be overwhelming in execution. Although you want to give your apartment a deep cleaning, you might not always know where to start. If you’re unsure, here’s a thorough spring cleaning task list to get your apartment squeaky clean. 1. Declutter One important task while spring cleaning…

Sustainable Living: Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Store-Bought Cleaners

January 18, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Sustainable Living series, we look at how tenants and homeowners are changing their apartments to be more sustainable. According to the Environmental Working Group, which advocates for non-toxic chemicals in products, some popular household cleaners have harmful ingredients. In fact, many everyday cleaners contain carcinogens and toxins that can potentially lead to skin irritation,…

Four Tips for Handling Fruit Flies in Your Apartment

January 11, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re like most people, then you don’t find fruit flies particularly pleasant. That’s why, if you see them in your apartment, you might feel the urge to get rid of them before they become a bigger issue. Fruit flies can be especially bothersome since they multiply rapidly, which can mean approximately 500 eggs near…

6 Organization Tips For Your Apartment Sized Fridge

November 3, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

So, you’ve figured out your grocery budget and made your list, but one look at the inside of your small apartment sized fridge makes you wonder how you’re going to store everything. Here are 6 organization tips to help you create functional fridge space! Start With Shelf Liners This is less of an organization tip…

6 Step Guide to Closet Organization

July 7, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

The closet. An oasis, your own mini shopping mall, a place where you can reinvent yourself. Oftentimes these exciting purposes of closets get out-shadowed by mess and disorganization. Clothing can also hold a deeply personal bond which makes it even harder to organize and separate from. 1. Bring It All Out It will feel wrong to…

Minimizing Meal Mess: Tips for Slobs

February 15, 2018 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

Man, I am a slob when it comes to keeping my kitchen clean. I can’t tell you how often I wish I were one of those people who can’t stand to see a mess. My life would be so much tidier… But, as it is, my messy kitchen is more of a minor annoyance to…

The Wonders of Command Hooks: Tips for Slobs

October 27, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a slob, and for that reason, these things have been a godsend to me. They come in tons of colors, shapes, and sizes, and they don’t damage the walls. (And, no, the company isn’t paying me to say this, I just love them this much). Seriously, I use them EVERYWHERE:…