What Are Kitchen Sink Garbage Disposals, And How Do They Work?

December 16, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Cleaning gunk out of your sink is no fun, and a kitchen sink garbage disposal is one great option to help make it easier. A garbage disposal can help save you many trips from the sink to the trash can carrying wet food waste, but how exactly does a kitchen sink garbage disposal work? Read…

Four Tips for Handling Fruit Flies in Your Apartment

January 11, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re like most people, then you don’t find fruit flies particularly pleasant. That’s why, if you see them in your apartment, you might feel the urge to get rid of them before they become a bigger issue. Fruit flies can be especially bothersome since they multiply rapidly, which can mean approximately 500 eggs near…

DIY Guide on How to Unclog Drains

September 23, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Unclogging a toilet is easy, but what about sinks and showers? Sometimes you’ll want a landlord or plumber’s help, but you can also do it yourself with a few inexpensive tricks. Here’s a DIY guide on how to unclog your drains. Check the garbage disposal One of the most common causes of a blocked kitchen…