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…

For Your First Apartment Kitchen: Toaster, or Toaster Oven?

March 17, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

A toaster or toaster oven can be a helpful appliance in your first apartment, especially if you aren’t a great cook and want a way to make quick and easy meals. It’s probably unnecessary to have both a toaster and a toaster oven in your kitchen, so which one should you choose? Read on below…

How to Declutter Your Kitchen Drawers, Cabinets, and Countertops

March 8, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Keeping things clean and organized in your first apartment can be tricky. The kitchen tends to get particularly messy since you probably use it every single day, and before too long, you might find that your drawers, cabinets, and countertops are getting unreasonably cluttered. Read on below to learn how to declutter these spaces and…

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…

How to Clean the Kitchen: The Best Way to Clean Every Kitchen Surface

January 4, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Keeping your kitchen clean is an essential part of living on your own in your first apartment. Want to know the best ways to clean every kitchen surface? Read on below! Backsplash A great place to start cleaning is with your kitchen backsplash. You’ll need cleaning spray and a slightly abrasive brush or sponge. You…

The First Apartment Guide to Induction Cooktops

August 19, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Do you know the new craze stylistically defeating the gas stovetop in hip restaurant kitchens across the world? The electromagnetic induction cooktop feels somewhere between magic and mad science. You can also find them in some apartments. Below, learn all about them. What are induction cooktops? Induction is the generation of electricity through magnetic force.…

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…

Pros and Cons: Microwave vs. Oven for Preparing Ready-to-Go Meals

June 29, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. In a hectic world of working often (if not always), some apartment-dwellers have turned to ready-to-go meals that can be ordered in bulk or by subscription. The thing is, some apartments’ kitchens may…

5 Tips for Using Your First Apartment Oven

June 25, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When you move into your first apartment, you might not be familiar with every single thing in the kitchen. For example, you most likely know how you should take care of your stove from years of cooking basic meals for yourself, but the oven might seem more imposing. If you want to know how to…

Is Warm or Cool Lighting Better for Your Apartment?

June 2, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When it comes to lighting, you’ve probably heard one of the most well-known money-saving tips: Turn off the lights when you’re not using them. However, when your lights are on, they should set the right mood, and not all lights are equal on this front. Sometimes, you might overlook the best type of lighting for…