How to Keep Your First Apartment Safe and Secure

November 18, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

We all want to feel safe at home, but doing so can be hard for a number of reasons. Feeling comfortable in your own space is vital to your emotional well-being, especially if it’s your first time living away from home. Do you want to know the best ways to keep your first (or any)…

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…

Cool Tech For Your First Apartment’s Holiday Wish-List

December 19, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve likely noticed the technology takeover our world is experiencing. From new phones to fitness trackers and other devices, our personal space is generally inundated with cool tech. While you may be tapped out on the personal devices you can use (aka you already have what you need to…

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…

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…

Apartment Security 101 For the First-Time Renter

May 19, 2012 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

You’ve put down your deposit and you’re excited about your new place. And you should be: it’s your first apartment and you’re ready to make it your home. However, along with having a home comes responsibility. You need to make sure your apartment is secure. So, here are a few tips: Make sure your smoke…