Three Key COVID-19 Roommate Tips

July 20, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Although people are going to beaches and, in some states, bars and clubs now that summer has arrived, the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. In fact, cases have now become more prevalent among younger people than older people. If you live with roommates, the spread of COVID-19 among younger people might have you worrying…

How to Work From Home in an Apartment

May 26, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many apartment dwellers into a unique work situation. Widespread stay-at-home orders have forced everyone except for essential workers to work from home, and for people who previously worked in offices alongside their coworkers, the sudden transition to a work-from-home lifestyle may be challenging. How can you recreate an ergonomic, efficient…

Can’t Leave Your Apartment? Five Ways to Keep Busy

April 20, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Currently, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to hundreds of millions of Americans sheltering in place. This means going out minimally if at all, perhaps only for groceries or other essential goods and the occasional neighborhood walk or jog. In other words, it means you mostly can’t leave your apartment, and if you’re like most people,…