Your Ultimate Smart Home Device Guide

July 31, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

A smart home device allows you to control certain parts of your apartment remotely. As long as you have an internet connection (or data access, depending on the device), you can keep track of what’s going on in your apartment and make sure you return to a home that’s just the way you want it. …

Should You Install A Security System In Your Apartment?

July 29, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

There are few notions quite as unsettling as the idea that neither you nor your belongings are truly safe at home. According to the FBI, over 2 million homes each year fall prey to burglary. Even if you lock the knob, deadbolt, and chain on your front door, close and lock all your windows, and…

Four Questions To Ask A New Landlord About Apartment Maintenance

July 26, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When your ceiling starts leaking, your dishwasher stops working, or your oven stops heating, you’ll need to call an expert to take care of your problem. If you’re renting your apartment, your landlord is likely required to schedule and pay for major repairs of this nature. While there may be a clear set of obligations…

How To Assemble Your First At-Home Bar

July 19, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

A bar is an exciting way to entertain friends and family while keeping your liquor and barware organized. It lets you have a drink or two at home much more cheaply than if you went out for one. However, putting together an at-home bar might take some work to assemble. To save you time and…

How To Upgrade Your College Apartment For Cheap

June 25, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If there’s any stereotype that holds true, it’s that most college students don’t have much money. Between taking out large student loans, struggling to make time for paid work against the burden of schoolwork and classes, and going out with friends, students often need to save money however they can. At the same time,…

Creative Ways To Save Space In A Studio Apartment

June 18, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

You’ve made the big leap. After years of sharing homes with roommates, you’ve signed a lease and put down a deposit on your first apartment alone, a studio that you’ll have entirely to yourself. The only downside is adjusting to life in a smaller space. Most studios are just several hundred square feet in size,…

Should You Give Up Cable? Pros and Cons to Cutting the Cord

June 14, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

All your bills come under greater scrutiny once a good chunk of your budget begins to go toward the rent. If you’re new to renting, it’s only natural to examine your other bills to see where you can reduce your costs. There are plenty of small things you can do to reduce that monthly burden,…

Your First Kitchen: The Ultimate Checklist

June 13, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

After a long hunt, you’ve finally done what might’ve once felt impossible: You’ve found an apartment you love, you’ve signed a lease, and you’ve put down a deposit. Congrats on landing your new place to live! Now that you’re living in your own place, it’s time to give your cooking game some serious upgrade, too.…

7 Pieces To Maximize Storage In Your Tiny Apartment

October 2, 2018 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Sometimes space is limited. Whether you’ve got just a tiny bathroom or your whole apartment is small, you’ll need to know how to maximize storage to get the most out of your new digs. Thankfully, there are tons of pieces to maximize storage in your tiny apartment. From drawer organizers to multi-purpose furniture, you’ve got…