New Apartment, New Adventures

August 30, 2014 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

I can’t believe this summer is coming to a close. It really feels like yesterday that I was moving all of my things into my Atlanta apartment (and cursing the amount of junk I had accumulated! Don’t do what I did! Tips here.). I’m headed back to South Carolina for my final year in college…and…

To-do’s While Moving

May 31, 2014 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

As I moved all of my things from my university into my first apartment, I realized something really quickly. I have a TON of stuff. Too much! Moving always makes me want to be a minimalist, perhaps out of sheer laziness and an aversion to making fifty trips to and from my car. Miraculously, our…

Graduation Move-Out: From Dorm to First Apartment

April 30, 2014 | By Melissa AuthorMy First Apartment

School’s out for summer! Well, forever, actually. Once your dorm collects your keys and inspects the furniture for permanent damage, you’re out in the world! It’s scary, exciting, and shocking, even if you’ve been preparing for months. If you’ve decided not to move back home, chances are you’ve found your own apartment, perhaps with college…

14 Point Moving Checklist

March 31, 2014 | By Melissa AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving day can be stressful and unpredictable! You’re uprooting your life and settling down in a new place. Even if you’re only moving into an apartment a few blocks away, make sure you have everything lined up so your move can be as easy as possible. Here are some questions to ask yourself to make…

When You Can‘t Afford Movers: The Pros and Cons of Getting Help From Family and Friends

February 9, 2014 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

As a first time renter, one of your biggest concerns is how you are going to get your belongings to your new place. The easiest way would be to hire a moving company to do the work but that can become very costly and many people can’t afford that expense. So what are your other…

You Just Signed the Lease, What’s Next? 10 Step Checklist

October 6, 2013 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Now that you have signed the lease and are ready to get started moving, there are a lot of things you need to consider. Time can be against you especially if you’re planning on moving out in the middle of the week. You don’t want to forget anything that might be important in your boxes,…

Packed Up and Almost Ready To Leave Home

June 15, 2013 | By Christa AuthorMy First Apartment

I was talking with a friend of mine a while ago and she asked me, “How does it feel to be packing up and moving out?” I told her it feels great, but I didn’t feel like I was giving the full answer to that question. I thought it would be as simple as packing,…

Green Moving with Reusable Moving Boxes: Our Review of Popular Options

March 1, 2012 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

Traditional moving boxes are always a problem. It’s a pain to get them, they’re too expensive, and then, once you’re moved, you likely don’t have the storage to keep them … so you have to throw them out. Or you’ll go the free box route, scavenging empty boxes from supermarkets and liquor stores and worrying about…

10 Things You Should Know about Picking a Moving Company

February 11, 2012 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Our blogger Katherine just moved to her new apartment and now generously shares her tips on picking a moving company. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A MOVING COMPANY by Katherine Hiring a moving company for your move is usually a good idea, unless you happen to be friends with the wolf pack in Twilight. Alas,…

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…