What Are Apartment Moldings?

June 19, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

One thing common to many first-time renters is trying to make your apartment look more expensive than it actually is. From large mirrors to tasteful and complementary furniture choices, there are many ways to take your apartment up a notch, and one of them is to use moldings. What are apartment moldings and how can…

How to Use Drywall Anchors in Your First Apartment

May 17, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

The task of furnishing and decorating your first apartment often includes hanging pictures, shelves, and other things, but fixtures that aren’t hung properly can fall and break – and damage to the apartment walls. Drywall anchors are an easy way to help you hang things safely, so read on below to learn how to use…

Eight Ways to Soundproof Your Apartment

May 10, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re frustrated with your apartment because it’s on a busy, loud street or you have noisy neighbors, it’s time to soundproof your apartment. There are many different ways to reduce noise, and although you might think it’s expensive to soundproof your living space, you can affordably soundproof your apartment in all kinds of creative…

Four Space-Saving Furniture Tips for Small Apartments

December 22, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If you have a small apartment, you may struggle with storing and arranging your belongings in a limited amount of space, but you don’t have to get rid of your stuff. Instead, you can free up space through some nifty tips meant to prevent you from having to dispose of your possessions. In fact, after…

Decorating 101: Using Wall Art to Show Your Style

January 13, 2017 | By Anna R. AuthorMy First Apartment

Decorating the walls of your apartment is one of the best parts of having your own space. It’s an opportunity to show your style, your creativity and to express yourself! But if you’re living on a budget, it can be very difficult to furnish your walls with art, because the price of each painting adds…