4 Types of Mold That Can Grow in Apartments—and How to Get Rid of Them

July 5, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

As a first-time renter, one of the things you’ll most likely find in your apartment at some time is mold. While mold can be dangerous in some cases, if you take the proper steps to address it, you’ll be just fine. Read on below to learn about the four most common types of apartment mold…

How to Eliminate Musty Smells from Your New Apartment

August 30, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Sometimes, landlords leave an apartment vacant for months before finally finding a tenant. Neglect over time can lead to an unpleasant, stale odor plaguing your newly leased apartment space. Here’s some advice for eradicating that musty stench in your new apartment. Causes Look at your apartment layout and narrow down the possibilities of where odors…

Are Non-Slip Bath Mats Really Necessary?

May 25, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Let’s say you’re shopping for some must-haves and cheap upgrades for your first apartment’s bathroom. As you shop to furnish your bathroom, you might wonder if you should get a non-slip bath mat. If you’re asking yourself this question, below, you can find out whether non-slip bath mats are really necessary. The advantages of non-slip…