Is Warm or Cool Lighting Better for Your Apartment?

June 2, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When it comes to lighting, you’ve probably heard one of the most well-known money-saving tips: Turn off the lights when you’re not using them. However, when your lights are on, they should set the right mood, and not all lights are equal on this front. Sometimes, you might overlook the best type of lighting for…

How to Make Your Apartment Office More Ergonomic

March 2, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

More and more people have been working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re among these people, you might have an office space or dedicated office room whether you live in a studio apartment or a larger space. You also might need to make your apartment office more ergonomic and comfortable so you…

10 Home Decor Trends in 2021

December 28, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

2020 is almost over, and in 2021, you might want to redecorate your apartment for a fresh start. That said, knowing what you want to do and how to do it are two different battles. For some interior design inspiration, check out the 10 below 2021 home decor trends that several interior design aficionados and…

Pros and Cons: Dedicated Home Office Vs. Temporary Desk

November 24, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. Staying focused while working from home can be challenging if you’re used to leaving your apartment for work. And if it’s possible for you to work in an office outside of your home,…

Five Tools for Working from Your Balcony or Backyard

June 19, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

With the COVID-19 pandemic requiring most people to work from home and the summer sun beating down, you might be tempted to move your office outside for a bit. That said, working from your apartment’s balcony or backyard isn’t as easy as bringing your laptop outside. The bright sun and hot temperatures can present work…

When Is Your Rent a Tax Write-Off?

March 6, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If there’s one thing that most people living in rental apartments can agree on, it’s that the monthly rent tends to feel like a hefty financial burden. Starting your lease at certain times of the year is one way to help lower your rent, but some renters can use their rent payments to save money…

Your Ultimate First Home Office Checklist

November 20, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If all you need to get your job done is a laptop and internet access, then you can work from pretty much anywhere, including home. As of just over a year ago, five percent of Americans – roughly 16,000,000 people – work from home. Since commuting can be a huge burden, as can lacking control…

How to Productively Work from Home

September 23, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

For a lot of people, working from home may seem like a dream situation. Getting up late, working in your pajamas, and being able to spend the entire day hanging out with your favorite living thing on this earth…your dog (or at least that’s my dream anyway). But what about when you actually have to…

3 Ways To Find Home Office Space in Your Bedroom

February 11, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

If your life is similar to mine, chances are you may need to do a lot of work from your apartment. Whether it be doing assignments for school, freelancing or bringing your day job home, you’re going to need a decent space to work from. A common dilemma that you may face is not having…