How to Build a Security System for Your First Apartment

May 4, 2019 | By Sponsors AuthorMy First Apartment

Sponsored Post By Christopher Carney Before you start organizing your housewarming party, one of the first things you should do in your new apartment is get a smart security system. An apartment that’s truly secure, modern, and feels like your own needs smart security. The good news is that despite their impressive capabilities, smart security…

7 Point Apartment Security Checklist

June 26, 2016 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your own place is so exciting that apartment security may be the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, bad things can happen even in best places. Luckily, you can minimize the chances that they happen to you by taking a few simple safety measures. For your additional peace of mind, make sure to…

Checklist for Prepping Your Apartment for Your Vacay

July 28, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One of the best things about summer is having the time to get away from home on vacation. Whether you’re a beach, cabin, lake, or destination-lover, you probably still have a trip or two in your plans. But what happens to your apartment while you’re away? Here’s a quick and easy checklist-timeline to help you…

9 Emergency Numbers Every Renter Should Post

June 1, 2015 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

Think back to your childhood… whenever your parents left you with the babysitter, what did they always point to or leave behind before they left the house? Got it yet? No? Ok, I’ll tell you. The emergency numbers list! I know for me, my mom always left it on the refrigerator. It was the perfect…

Ditching Your Roommates? How to Go Solo (And LOVE It!)

April 28, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Roommates not your thing? We totally understand. There are many benefits to living by yourself, including a TON of personal freedom when it comes to your apartment. Since you’ve made the decision to ditch your roommates, or are leaning that way, here are some tips to make the whole transition go easier. Find a place…

A 5-Minute Apartment Safety & Security Check-up

April 11, 2015 | By Chloe AuthorMy First Apartment

Apartment living is great… the amenities and social opportunities can make you feel like the whole property is your big, giant home! However, you never know when a security breach or natural calamity may happen, so to rest peacefully, take a few minutes now to make sure your personal space is safe and secure. Verify…

Five Tips to Keep You and Your Apartment Safe This Holiday Season

December 18, 2013 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re counting down the days before travelling home for the holidays, you’re not alone! Lazing about your childhood bedroom, eating hot dinners prepared by Cafe Mom and Dad…what’s not to love? Wouldn’t it be better, though, if you weren’t worrying about whether your apartment was going to be get broken into while you were…

First Apartment Safety Tips

October 8, 2013 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first apartment is a moment when you get to experience an uninhibited sense of freedom for the first time. This place is where you will learn how to properly set up Christmas decorations, learn how to manage energy bills and learn the approximate level of noise you can make without disturbing your…