Four Ways To Keep Your First Apartment Warmer

October 13, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Many apartments, even those built with proper insulation, have imperfectly sealed areas through which cold drafts enter your space. Often, cold drafts will require you to use more energy (and thus spend more money) to heat your apartment, so they’re worth fixing – but how? And what are the most energy-efficient ways to stay warm?…

Shopping for a Space Heater? What to Look for Before Buying

October 14, 2017 | By Sponsors AuthorMy First Apartment

Sponsored Post Fall is just around the corner and you are starting to feel the chill in the air, especially if that cheap landlord of yours is holding off turning on the heat. When an extra blanket no longer does the trick, a space heater can be a lifesaver to get you through even the…

Tips on Getting Enough Heat for Your Apartment

October 24, 2011 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s getting cold in Chicago, which means it’s time to fire up the heater! For apartment dwellers, this can mean one of two things: either you have a radiator, or you have a thermostat. Let’s deal with them separately. Apartments with a Radiator If you have a radiator, you’re lucky in one respect: your landlord is…

7 Items to Keep You Warm When the Radiator Stays Cold

November 16, 2010 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

Remember last winter, when banging at the cold radiator sounded like a rocking drumbeat but still didn’t bring any heat? This year, don’t depend on the radiator gods — be prepared with a few inexpensive items that’ll help make you get warm fast, no matter how cold your apt is. A Hot Water Bottle Stays Toasty…