Four Questions To Ask A New Landlord About Apartment Maintenance

July 26, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When your ceiling starts leaking, your dishwasher stops working, or your oven stops heating, you’ll need to call an expert to take care of your problem. If you’re renting your apartment, your landlord is likely required to schedule and pay for major repairs of this nature. While there may be a clear set of obligations…

7 Weekly Cleaning Activities You Should Be Doing

May 24, 2019 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Sometimes, you just don’t want to clean your place. Whether you’ve gotten off from a big day at work or you’ve been swamped studying, daily cleaning can get lost in the busy fray. However, taking care of these 7 weekly cleaning tasks makes your monthly cleaning that much easier. Your cleaning can be easily split…

Bugs?! No Big Deal

July 21, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

The last thing you want in your first apartment is a bunch of creepy-crawlers! Not only are they gross, but they can carry disease and be pretty dangerous. But, the truth is that for the most part, bugs are no big deal. Here are a few ways to prevent them from arriving… and what to…

6 Step Guide to Closet Organization

July 7, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

The closet. An oasis, your own mini shopping mall, a place where you can reinvent yourself. Oftentimes these exciting purposes of closets get out-shadowed by mess and disorganization. Clothing can also hold a deeply personal bond which makes it even harder to organize and separate from. 1. Bring It All Out It will feel wrong to…

7 Ways To Vacation Prep Your Apartment Because No One Likes Spoiled Food

June 29, 2018 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Summer is here, and you may be headed out of town for a bit (if you’re lucky). If you are one of these fortunate souls, you’ll need to know how to vacation prep your apartment. Why does your place need to be prepped? You won’t even be there, right? Well, that is right, but no…

5 Must-Have Items If You Want To Have A Dog-Friendly Apartment

March 3, 2018 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

How do you make an apartment more cozy? Well, a furry friend could just do the trick. Whether you love huge, fluffy dogs like Great Pyrenees or you’re more a toy breed kind of person, dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend for a reason. However, if you’re going to have a pooch around, you’ll…

Minimizing Meal Mess: Tips for Slobs

February 15, 2018 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

Man, I am a slob when it comes to keeping my kitchen clean. I can’t tell you how often I wish I were one of those people who can’t stand to see a mess. My life would be so much tidier… But, as it is, my messy kitchen is more of a minor annoyance to…

4 Things to Clean Before Guests Walk In

December 9, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Throughout the year, guests will come and go from your apartment. From stopping by to say “Hi!” on their way to the store, to coming over for a movie night, to welcoming out-of-towners to stay with you, having your own apartment makes drop-ins a lot of fun. No matter how long your guests are staying,…

Keeping Your Low-Budget Apartment Welcoming

October 13, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

So, you’re living on a very low budget. So low that your furniture is all preowned and you’re using a cardboard box as a nightstand. This doesn’t mean you (or your guests) should feel like you’re living in squalor. Be clean One of the most important things you can do to make your low-budget apartment…

Closet Organization Essentials: Primped & Proper

July 7, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

I don’t know about you but like any young person, I love to shop. Whether its a Home Goods in a lovely suburb or a small boutique in the city, something always catches my eye. And with that super skill of shopping, I have accumulated a fair amount of clothing for one person. It actually…