3 Keys to Finding the Right First Apartment

April 25, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

You may have your eye on a brand new, state-of-the-art apartment building in the heart of a booming part of town, but as luck may have it, that apartment may not be the best apartment for you at this time. Before you sign a lease and commit to an apartment, there are three important items…

Buying Furniture: Where Do I Start?

April 22, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

Honestly, buying furniture is usually the biggest expense when you are finding your first place. You essentially have nothing unless you find something on Craigslist or if your parents have a whole apartment set lying around their attic. You start from square one. It is crucial to take your budget into consideration and know that…

15 Tips for Moving Day

March 21, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into a new apartment? If you don’t plan ahead and make specific arrangements, moving day can become a nightmare. With a little planning and preparation, you can make moving day run smoothly for both you and your movers. Make moving day easier with these 15 moving tips: If you’re hiring movers, set a moving…

8 Ways to Avoid Rental Scams

March 5, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

When apartment hunting, the one thing you want to avoid is rental scams, which can cost you money, identity theft, and a lot of wasted time. Whether you’ve found a large, inexpensive apartment in your desired location that seems too good a deal or a potential landlord is asking you to wire money before you…

Green Living: Reduce/Reuse/Recycle in Your Apartment

February 25, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

We’ve all heard the slogan: “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” Sometimes, however, it’s easier to throw an old newspaper or empty cans in the trash instead of a recycling bin. But remember, just because you live in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t recycle and be less wasteful. Take a look at these six tips and see…

6 Tips for Apartment Hunting in a More Expensive City

February 19, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Whether you’re a pro at moving or you’re moving into your first apartment, moving is stressful. Moving to a more expensive city is even more stressful, especially when it comes to finding an affordable and safe apartment that you love. Don’t worry, though. Do your research, and you’ll find an apartment suitable to you and…

Renting 101: Renter’s Responsibilities

January 19, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

We can find tons of articles about the responsibilities of a landlord, and many responsibilities of a landlord are required by the state or are included in your lease. For instance, landlords are responsible for things like maintaining a safe apartment building with access to adequate heat, water, and electricity. But do we ever think…

7 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Utility Costs

January 15, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

No matter the type of apartment you live in – whether it’s brand new and energy efficient or decades old with unsealed door frames and windows – there are always ways to help reduce your utility costs. As a renter, you can’t make big changes to your apartment like updating windows or plumbing and electrical,…

Easy Housekeeping Tricks to Keep Your Apartment Neat

January 4, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

While you don’t have to keep your apartment magazine-ready at all times, it is respectful to clean after yourself and keep your apartment neat, especially when you have roommates. Being a considerate roommate means you won’t have to worry about a messy apartment if a guest stops by unexpectedly or if you have to call…

Beware of These 14 Fire Traps in Your Apartment!

December 28, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Winter is the most dangerous season for apartment fires, so be aware of the most common fire traps lurking in your home. Fires are devastating and can cause serious injuries, or worse, and often times they make you homeless. In an apartment building, you’re responsible for taking care of your personal space, but if a…