How to Hang and Fold Clothes The Right Way

July 26, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Extra space is a luxury that many first-time renters don’t have, so it’s important to organize your things in the most efficient way possible. Piles of clothes can take up floor space and make your apartment feel cramped, but if you hang and fold your clothes the right way, they’ll fit nicely in your closet…

Sustainable Living: Should You Hang-Dry Your Clothes Instead of Using Your Dryer?

September 8, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Sustainable Apartment Life series, we look at how tenants and homeowners are changing their apartments to be more sustainable. If you want to be environmentally friendly and take steps to adopt an energy-efficient lifestyle, hang-drying your clothes could be an excellent way to start. But is doing so right for you, or will…

Cheap Ways to Upgrade Your Wardrobe for Your New Job

September 1, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first apartment is a huge step in adulting. In a lot of cases, first apartment-ers have just landed their first big job or got a promotion from their company, which puts them in a position to gain some independence (aka pay for an apartment). Part of adulting in a new job (or…

Closet Organization Essentials: Primped & Proper

July 7, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

I don’t know about you but like any young person, I love to shop. Whether its a Home Goods in a lovely suburb or a small boutique in the city, something always catches my eye. And with that super skill of shopping, I have accumulated a fair amount of clothing for one person. It actually…