Should You Hire Movers? This Investment Could Be Worth It

February 8, 2019 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving is stressful. From packing up all of your personal belonging to weeding out what you need to get rid of, there’s a ton of work that goes into moving to your first apartment. To relieve some of that stress, you may be wondering should you hire movers? This is a complicated question. Is it…

Quiz: Do You Need a Moving Company?

August 9, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Hiring a moving company can either be the best decision you’ve made with your move, or a waste of cash. But, for your first move, how will you know whether it’s what you need or straight up extra?! Take this quick quiz to understand if you should consider hiring a moving company for your first…

Moving Out On Your Own? 5 Things to Consider

January 10, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Was your New Year’s resolution to move out on your own? Do you think you are ready to make that big move? It’s a major decision, but even by just considering it, you are showing some readiness. Whether emotional, personal, or financial, there are many things to consider. In order to help you work through your…

5 Surprise Expenses When Moving In

August 27, 2017 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

When preparing to move into my first apartment, I knew there would be surprises in store. Thankfully, I had given myself time to deal with it, so the surprises didn’t “hurt” as bad. In a perfect situation, I would recommend everyone have at least 5-7 days where you can truly just focus on moving in, but…

Renting A Moving Truck – And Moving Cross-Country!

September 23, 2011 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

Hi, I’m Alex, Alissa’s boyfriend. As regular readers to this site know, Alissa (and I) just completed a cross-country move from hipster-y Brooklyn to frat-y Chicago. The move went well – thanks for asking! But I’m sure what you’re really interested in are tips on how to do it. First: take a deep breath. Moving…