Jimmy Fallon’s #MyFirstApartment tweets are hilarious

October 23, 2015 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Jimmy Fallon asked his viewers to tweet their first apartment horror stories with #myfirstapartment. Read some of the tweets he inspired and be grateful for your 6th floor walk-up. Watch Jimmy read some of his favorites. #myfirstapartment Tweets

A Year in the Making: My First Apartment Story

August 10, 2015 | By Melissa W AuthorMy First Apartment

I’m sure that anyone who has ever gone on an apartment tour knows the feeling. You walk in to an empty room with the building manager and your best friend, and that’s it. You’re in love. You just know that your plant would fit on the windowsill perfectly, that your poster collection would…

Random Thoughts on the First Day in a First Apartment

August 1, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

This is going to be awesome! I am all grown up! How did I accumulate so much stuff in so few years? No big deal, it’s only like 15 boxes. Or more than that. And a mattress and bed frame and desk and TV and sofa. Thank god I asked my parents to help. Heavy.…

Save or Splurge: The Kitchen

July 19, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One of the best parts (or worst, depending on your skillset) of moving into your own apartment is having free reign over your kitchen, meal plan, and cooking schedule. For those that love to cook, this freedom is thrilling! For those that don’t, it can be a bit daunting. Here’s a our list on what…

My First Apartment’s Guide to Moving in With Your Significant Other

July 8, 2015 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

So, you think it’s time to take the leap and move in with your significant other. But, before you dive right in, you’re wondering what you should know and consider before you pop the big “should we move in together?” question. Moving in with your boyfriend/girlfriend is a huge step that can have either a…

5-Minute Cleaning Routine You Need To Know

July 5, 2015 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

After a long day at work, the only thing I want to do when I walk in the door is hit the sofa for a few minutes. However, after a couple weeks of that, it’s easy to let your surroundings go, and turn into a wasteland. My solution? Take five minutes a day, whether in…

Decorating on the Cheap: The Pros & Cons of IKEA Furniture

June 10, 2015 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Let me just go ahead and make it clear: I L-O-V-E IKEA. I mean, what’s not to love? The stuff is great. But, even though IKEA has been there to save the day many a time when I’ve had an apartment furnishing crisis and very little cash in my post-college bank account, there are some…

The Ultimate Apartment Hunting Checklist

May 3, 2015 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

I knew that I’d be on the apartment hunt again one of these days, but what I didn’t realize is that I’d be doing it so soon — and in another state. Having learned the hard way what I do and do not want in a new place from past experiences, I now create a…

Roommate Dilemma: How to Split Rent Fairly When Rooms Are Not Equal

January 28, 2015 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

When you’re sharing an apartment with a roommate/roommates and you all get rooms that are equal in size and desirability and you all share the common space equally, splitting the rent and the bills isn’t that complicated. Most of the time, the rent is just divided by the number of roommates and everyone pays the same…

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…