Hate Washing the Dishes? Here’s How to Get It Done

February 25, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Unless you love cleaning, you probably don’t like washing the dishes. You might hate doing the dishes so much that you avoid this important apartment task at all costs. However, neglecting the dishes is a mistake that can lead to pests, which nobody wants. The good news is that you can make this often tedious…

5 Ways To Keep Your Apartment Bug-Free This Summer

July 1, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

Summer is finally here! We can open our windows, enjoy the breeze, catch some sun, and desperately try to relax before it’s all over. It’s a welcome relief, but it’s not all good news. Warm weather also means more insects. We’ve compiled a list of 5 ways to keep your apartment bug free this summer,…

Pest Patrol: Getting Rid of Roaches

January 22, 2016 | By Amanda S AuthorMy First Apartment

You may recall from my post How to Prepare for Living Solo that I had a roach problem. This was a horrible introduction to living in my first apartment and, to be honest, it’s still a part of life, although much more under control. Here, I’ll tell you how I dealt with roaches with the…

How to Win the Battle Against Bedbugs

October 28, 2015 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

By Erika Taylor About two years ago, my little brother brought home bedbugs most likely from his football gear – it was the worst. If you are currently going through this, don’t be alarmed! Bedbug cases are common as people travel and are in public space more often. These bugs are not known to transmit…