Away for the Holidays? Here’s How to Keep Your Apartment Safe!

November 25, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Packing up and leaving your apartment behind while you enjoy a little holiday comfort at home with your family? Awesome! But, before you get in too much of a hurry to rush out of your new place and head home for the holidays, make sure you check all these important steps for preparing your apartment…

From the Mailbag: “When to Begin Your Out-of-State Apartment Search”

November 10, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Hello, everyone! Welcome to the very first MailBag blog. We’re excited to kick this advice-oriented column into high gear, so mosey on over here to learn more about the idea of the MailBag and how to send in your very own questions! First up, My First Apartment reader, Alexus, sent us this really good —…

Introducing the MailBag!

November 10, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Hello, apartment dwellers! Whether you’re a veteran renter who has has lived in lots of apartments over the years or a newbie to the apartment living scene, there’s one thing we know for sure — you never know it all. We know better than anyone else because over the years the My First Apartment team…

7 Places to Shop for Colorful Apartment Decor

November 7, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you a lover of color? Does the idea of decorating your apartment with earth tones make your heart sink? Do you find yourself gravitating toward the brightest hues when you’re out shopping? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then we are gonna get along just splendidly. As a fellow apartment dweller who has…

5 Ways to Use Halloween to Bond with Your Roomies

October 25, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

In need of some ideas about how to bond with your new roomies? Then you’ve come to the right place, and at the right time of year, too. Usually, the holidays are a time when you and your roommates will spend lots of time apart (visits home, separate parties with friends, etc.), but there’s no…

How to Avoid 5 Biggest First Time Renter Mistakes

October 6, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

When looking to rent your first apartment, it’s soooo easy to get caught up in awesome amenities and the cool look of an apartment and forget about all other important details that should factor into your decision. Trust me, I’m a sucker for historic/vintage style apartments, so when on the search for a new place,…

10 Fun Ways to Brighten Up Your Apartment With Washi Tape

September 28, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

When you live in an apartment, it’s really difficult to decorate without destroying the walls and ticking off the landlord. So what do you do when you can’t paint or can’t damage the walls too much with nail holes? Well, as I’ve discovered over my few years of apartment living, the answer is washi tape.…

How to Furnish Your Studio Apartment on $1,000

September 22, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

The big day has finally come — you’re moving into your brand spanking new studio apartment! You’ve been saving for months (even skipping on dinners out with friends and canceling your Netflix membership to save a few dollars here and there) and now you’ll gonna be out on your own and enjoying life in the big,…

$199 Standing Desk Giveaway!

August 23, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Sponsored Post. Thanks to David and Isabella for donating the giveaway! The giveaway has closed! Congratulations to our randomly selected winner, Maggie, and thanks for all who participated in the giveaway. Here at My First Apartment, you can always count on us to answer all your first apartment questions, to help you solve dilemmas, and to…

10 Apartment-Friendly Picks from IKEA’s 2015 Catalogue

August 19, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Last month, I had my yearly Christmas in July celebration. No, I didn’t invite friends and family over for a big pre-holiday bash. Instead, my festivities were just limited to me and the mother of all apartment shopping catalogues — the yearly IKEA booklet. This year, their focus was on making your space fit your…