Sustainable Living: Are LED Lights Worth It?

June 23, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Having the right lighting in your apartment can change how you live and work. It can also affect your carbon footprint. Sometimes, people overlook the benefits of purchasing LED lights because they were previously far more expensive than incandescent lights. Additionally, many people hear faint whispers that LED lights are better but aren’t quite aware…

Five Hanukkah Apartment Decoration Ideas

December 9, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

With Hanukkah nearing, you may be wondering how to decorate your apartment if you celebrate – after all, homes adorably decorated for Christmas might feel more common than ones decked out for Hanukkah. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to get your space Hanukkah-ready. Here are five Hanukkah decoration ideas for…

About Lighting and Your Mood

April 7, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Lighting is something you can see but you don’t really feel. Or do you? Research shows that lighting actually heavily affects mood. It is a intangible way to manipulate your space into giving you the environment you want! Lighting can make you more energized, happier, calmer and even, yes, hungry. So, what should you know…

How To Change a Light Bulb? The Scoop on the New Options

March 13, 2014 | By Chloe AuthorMy First Apartment

It used to be so easy; you only had to know not to put a 100 watt bulb in a 40 watt lamp. Now, shopping for your next light bulb may introduce you to some new concepts and terminology. But have no fear, we are here to sort it all out. The incandescent light bulb (the…