Pros and Cons: Keeping Your Window AC Units in Over the Winter

October 31, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Window AC units are a popular way to provide air conditioning to apartments with no built-in air conditioning system. These units can be a lifesaver during the hot summer, but is it okay to leave them in during the winter? Read on below for the pros and cons of keeping your window AC units in…

How to Safely Shovel Snow

December 7, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When it’s your responsibility to shovel snow near your apartment, there are some safety tips you should keep in mind. Although you may want to shovel quickly so you don’t spend a ton of time laboring to create a clear, safe path from your front door to the outside world, it’s essential to work gradually…

Five Must-Have Winter Apartment Supplies

December 4, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

As winter nears, it’s essential that your apartment is stocked with supplies to combat the harsh weather. But do you know what every apartment needs for the winter? Below are five must-have winter apartment supplies. 1. Salt As you probably know, ice forms when its temperature reaches 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and winter temperatures often dip…

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?…

Space Heater Safety 101: Stay Warm While Staying Safe

January 30, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Using heat in your apartment during the winter might increase your utility bills, but it’s well worth spending that extra amount to stay comfortable in your apartment. But what if the heat is weak or just doesn’t work? When that’s the case, space heaters can provide powerful, localized heating, but they can be dangerous if…

Three Easy Workouts To Do in Your Apartment

January 23, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In the winter, it can be infinitely more difficult to find the willpower to leave your apartment. It’s cold outside and it gets darker earlier — in other words, the temptation to stay home and binge watch TV is strong! That’s certainly way more appealing than stepping outside for a run or a gym trip,…

Who’s Responsible for Shoveling and De-Icing: You or Your Landlord?

January 21, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Properly heating your apartment is just one part of staying comfortable and safe during the winter. It’s also important that all entryways into your apartment building and the sidewalk in front of it remain clear of snow and ice so that people don’t slip and injure themselves on your property. Depending on what your lease…

Six Tips for Moving Apartments in the Winter

December 18, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When you think about moving, you probably picture breaking a sweat as you load your belongings into your moving truck, unload them into your new apartment, and unpack and organize all your possessions. Chances are that you’re picturing sweat because you’ve often moved in the summer – after all, summer moves are far more common…

Away for the Holidays? Here’s How to Keep Your Apartment Safe!

November 25, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Packing up and leaving your apartment behind while you enjoy a little holiday comfort at home with your family? Awesome! But, before you get in too much of a hurry to rush out of your new place and head home for the holidays, make sure you check all these important steps for preparing your apartment…

Beat the Winter Blues

January 17, 2008 | By Shelby AuthorMy First Apartment

Got a case of the winter blahs? It’s understandable. After all, those of us with 9-5 jobs get up in the dark, work all day, and when it’s time to go home – oh look, it’s dark again. Depending on where you live, it may also be wickedly cold. In winter, people tend to eat…