Four Ways to Introduce Yourself to New Neighbors

February 26, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Living alone in your own apartment is nice, but chances are that you’re never 100 percent alone. If you step out into the hallway, you might see your neighbors, and in many apartments, you’ll sometimes hear your neighbors moving around or listening to music in their apartments. It can feel slightly uncomfortable to know your…

How To Deal With Noisy Neighbors

August 20, 2017 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

It was at our second apartment that we had our first run in with noisy neighbors. We lived on the bottom floor of a large apartment building and they moved in directly above us a year or so after we did. Shortly after they moved in, we noticed that they were stomping around a lot…

6 Ways to Welcome New Neighbors

August 5, 2017 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

One of the best things about apartment living is that you have neighbors nearby. Even if you don’t intend to become best friends with your neighbors, it’s always a smart idea to be a good neighbor and make them feel welcome. When you are friendly and watch out for one another, your neighbors will most…

Get Friendly! Meet Your Neighbors

July 29, 2014 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

One tricky part about living on your own–especially if you spent the last few years in communal dorms or on a college campus–is figuring out how to make friends nearby. In my experience, you see your neighbors often! Whether it’s walking to and from cars before and after work, taking out the trash, or at…

How to Throw A Fantastic Party (Without Risking Eviction)

July 3, 2013 | By doug AuthorMy First Apartment

Come summertime, the mind turns to certain Hollywood-crafted daydreams. Leisurely picnic brunches by the lake. Long naps in hammocks. Tall, glistening glasses of lemonade. Pulsing house parties that gather momentum and last long past intended ending time. Those first three don’t have much to do with apartments, but let’s talk about the last one. Is…