Eight Easy Steps for Hanging Your Decor

February 20, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

You’ve found the perfect piece of decor for your apartment: It’s gorgeous, it matches your apartment’s aesthetic, and it gives your space a ton of added character. Now how do you get it securely onto the wall? Nails, screws, drills, and other tools might seem overwhelming, confusing, or just plain annoying to use, but if…

The First Apartment Tool Kit

November 12, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

I rarely need things from my tool kit, but when I do need them, I need them now. Assembling a good tool kit can be hard, though—How do I know what I need? How can I afford all of these expensive tools? Why do I need a tool kit if I’m not a handy person…

Decorator’s Toolkit: The 5 Essentials

June 23, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

When moving into your first place, a basic toolkit is pretty important for decorating and other little jobs around the apartment. Every decorator, newbie or extraordinaire, should consider investing in the list below to make apartment decorating easy. Without the necessary tools, hanging pictures or other art can become a huge mess. Avoid the frustration by creating your…