When Should You Avoid Ads For Free Things?

September 20, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

There’s nothing quite like finding that perfect new silverware tray for your kitchen drawer on a social media group or classified ad website and realizing that you can get it for free. No, not super cheap – free. Getting new decorations, furniture, or other household items for free sounds great, but it’s not always a…

How To Decorate Your Apartment On $500 Or Less

July 15, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

With all the costs that come along with moving, decorating can seem like the most frivolous spend you can make. However, nobody really wants to stare at the same blank walls day after day. To truly transform your apartment into something you can call your own, that involves putting a little personality on the walls,…

How To Upgrade Your College Apartment For Cheap

June 25, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If there’s any stereotype that holds true, it’s that most college students don’t have much money. Between taking out large student loans, struggling to make time for paid work against the burden of schoolwork and classes, and going out with friends, students often need to save money however they can. At the same time,…

Creative Ways To Save Space In A Studio Apartment

June 18, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

You’ve made the big leap. After years of sharing homes with roommates, you’ve signed a lease and put down a deposit on your first apartment alone, a studio that you’ll have entirely to yourself. The only downside is adjusting to life in a smaller space. Most studios are just several hundred square feet in size,…

5 Tricks To Make Your Small Space Feel Bigger

May 5, 2019 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

When you’re moving into your first apartment, it unlikely that you’re going to be blessed with a two bedroom, two bath townhouse. If you were so lucky, congratulations. However, for those in larger (and more expensive) cities, square footage is money, but don’t worry, there are ways to make your small space feel bigger. Whether…

7 Apartment Essentials Every Renter Needs To Own

November 11, 2018 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving in to your first apartment can be stressful. From figuring out your budget to decorating your new place, there’s a lot happening all at once. Sure, we all know we need furniture and food, but what else is there? Having these 7 apartment essentials, though, will definitely take a few stressors off your plate.…

Find Your Unique Apartment Style

July 24, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

Modern farmhouse, mid-century modern, contemporary. I bet a specific type of apartment style comes to mind when you think about these terms. And while traveling down the Pinterest rabbit hole exploring the impeccably styled apartment versions of these styles can be intoxicating to say the least, it’s not always individual. Your apartment, especially your first…

My First Apartment Furniture Purchases: Prices and Product Reviews

October 19, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

Buying your first furniture can be really fun, but it can also stressful when you have dozens of different options and don’t know which ones to choose. It’s especially hard if you’re ordering online and don’t have the chance to see the product in person before making your decision. In an effort to alleviate some…

Keeping Your Low-Budget Apartment Welcoming

October 13, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

So, you’re living on a very low budget. So low that your furniture is all preowned and you’re using a cardboard box as a nightstand. This doesn’t mean you (or your guests) should feel like you’re living in squalor. Be clean One of the most important things you can do to make your low-budget apartment…

Bring Some Life into Your Apartment (Literally!)

September 19, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re living by yourself for the first time, the newly discovered freedom and privacy is great! (Hello, not having to share a bathroom with a roommate!) But even the most introverted person will find themselves feeling lonely after a month or two, particularly if you’re still on a budget and can’t afford to go…