2-Hour Sunday Routine for a Stress-Free Work Week

June 19, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Sunday marks the end of the weekend and, for me, it also means my last opportunity to prep for the work week ahead. If you’re off on Sundays, or even if you work a shift or two, take a couple hours each week to prep for the following week. It’s calming, organized, and will help…

How to Find Time to Clean the Apartment

May 18, 2016 | By Sammie AuthorMy First Apartment

Everyone likes a clean home. Not everyone likes to clean. Not everyone seems to have the time to clean. Whether or not you enjoy the process, keeping your place clean is necessary. Its better for both your physical and mental health I am a clean freak. When the place isn’t clean, my stress levels are…

Spring Cleaning: A Clean Place and a Happy You!

April 20, 2016 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

Winter has finally made her way out. Like any storm passing through, the season has left a mess, and I’m not just talking about the salt covered roads. There’s that pile of papers that you just didn’t have time to put away or that chair in your room that has a stack of clothes. Your…

Declutter: 20 Garbage-Worthy Items in Your Apartment

February 18, 2016 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

By Emily Harper You have probably been spending a lot of time in your apartment lately, trying to escape the snow and ice or flooding rains. Take a look around. Are you happy with what you see? Do you know that clutter has negative effects on a person’s psychological well-being? A study conducted by Princeton…

Wash or Toss: 6 Everyday Items You Are Probably Forgetting To Clean

November 10, 2015 | By Jennie AuthorMy First Apartment

Certain commonly used household items are often forgotten about when you do you weekly (or monthly) apartment cleaning. Think sponges, shower curtains, A/C filters. These items can get just as dirty and bacteria-ridden as your toilet, but are you cleaning them enough? Here is a quick guide on when to replace, wash or toss as…

6 Great Apartment Habits To Start Now

September 11, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

These are easy to start and easy to maintain…just make a commitment to yourself and make your life in your new place AWESOME. HOW-TO TIPS TO START GREAT APARTMENT HABITS from the MFA Team: #1 – Use your apartment to spend time with family and friends Hosting Your Parents, Host A Dinner Party, Significant Others #2…

Complete Apartment Cleaning Checklist

October 15, 2013 | By Chloe AuthorMy First Apartment

Complete Apartment Cleaning Checklist by Chloe Mydlowski I view cleaning my apartment as a positive chore because it helps bring the space to an equilibrium of functionality and effectiveness. It is a simple task, and with a little organization, it can be done in a repeating manner that will never take up too much time,…

How to make that funky room smell go AWAY

March 11, 2009 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

So I wonder sometimes, if smells are like that age-old question, “If a tree falls in the woods and no one’s there to hear it, does it still make a sound?” Except I tend to become the woods after I live somewhere for awhile and need a new nose to tell me something stinks. Like,…