Making the Best of Your Community Laundry

January 24, 2019 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One chore that is pretty much impossible to escape? Laundry! At one point or another, you’ll run out of clothes and will be forced to face the task. Having to use a shared laundry facility adds difficulty to a chore that many aren’t interested in in the first place. Whether your laundry room is within…

Signs You Found A Good Landlord

June 27, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

When you are looking for your first apartment, you may not realize how important a good landlord will be to your well-being and happiness during that first year on your own. But how do you tell a good one from a bad one before it’s too late? Don’t worry, there are plenty of signs that…

Tips to Be a Great Apartment Guest

June 3, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Summer is the perfect time for visiting friends near and far, and if you are lucky, you might even get invited to stay over for a few days. Being a great apartment guest isn’t difficult…but few people know how to do it right! When you are invited to stay in someone’s apartment, here are a…

Easy and Unique Apartment Pets

May 13, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first place is a GREAT excuse to get a new pet…but are you really ready? Instead of going for an animal that requires significant time and effort to care for, consider choosing one of these easy, unique apartment pets to fulfill your need for a friend while being fair to both you…

5 Things To Do Before You Start This Weekend’s TV Binge

February 26, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Everyone loves a good TV binge and this weekend is perfect for catching up on all the Oscar-nominated movies* you have missed. Whether your choice is Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO, or traditional cable TV marathons, there’s just something satisfying about spending an afternoon on the sofa catching up on your favorite shows. Until…it’s over. And…

Moving Schedule Checklist to Save Time & Money

November 1, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving days can be stressful, but they don’t have to be! The key to a stress-free, successful move is planning and organization. The key here is to plan ahead! Often times, you know a couple months in advance that you’re planning to either move out of vacate your apartment for a new one. Don’t waste…

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…

5 Apartment Items I Wish I Didn’t Skimp On…And Why You Shouldn’t Either

June 29, 2015 | By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

Let it be known that I love saving money! I live on hand-me-downs, enjoy making do with what’s on hand and thrive on a good deal. So, of course, those were my strategies when outfitting my first apartment. However, I quickly learned that there are 5 apartment items that I should not have skimped on. 1.…

More Smart Buys for Apartment Living

February 25, 2014 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

As an apartment renter, there are a few amenities or luxuries you may not have direct access to. You might have to walk 5+ blocks to your local grocery store or take the train to your nearest Laundromat (if you’re not lucky enough to have laundry in your building.) Transportation in general may be limited…