Condo Renovator’s Dilemma: What Type of Flooring to Pick?

July 7, 2018 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

In your own condo, every part counts. From the floor to the ceiling, you want to have everything right. One of the most visible improvements you can make is to redo your floors – nothing upgrades your place faster than changing the dingy, cheap-looking wall-to-wall carpeting that came with your condo to nice new floor.…

Condo DIY: How to Paint a Room

March 28, 2017 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you planning to freshen up your condo for the spring with a new coat of paint? Check out these pro tips, reprinted from MyFirstApartment.com, before picking up the paint roller. By Emma Clark One of the least expensive tricks to change the look of your new apartment is to paint it. Just make sure…

How to Remodel Your Condo Flooring on a Budget

July 22, 2016 | By Sponsors AuthorMy First Apartment

Sponsored Post Buying a condo is a big deal, especially if it is your first condo. Second to buying your first condo is making it feel like your home. As you well know, how much you pay for your new condo will impact the work and budget you’ll need to put into remodeling your new…

7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Make a Kitchen Feel Bigger

September 22, 2014 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

By David Glenn The kitchen is the heart of your home, but a tiny, cramped kitchen just isn’t all that inviting—for you or your guests. While a complete kitchen renovation may be way out of your budget right now, here are some simple ways to make a kitchen look and feel bigger than it is.…

5 Renovations You Can DIY

August 25, 2014 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

Owning your first condo is a special experience and you are eager to make the space your own. However, you might not have the money to invest in large-scale renovations. Thankfully, there are plenty of small projects – with big impact – that you can easily do yourself on a limited budget. (Just remember to skip these five that you should never try…

6 Tips for Picking the Perfect Room Color

May 2, 2014 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

When I was living in my first places out of college, they all shared the same central characteristic: boring white walls. I didn’t think much of it. You rent an apartment, the walls are white and you can’t paint them unless you want to paint them back when the lease is up. So, you become…

How to Work With A Contractor

January 3, 2014 | By Alex Starace AuthorMy First Apartment

Once you’ve got your place, you’re probably going to want to make a few changes. In other words: remodeling. At the very least, you’re going to want to paint. So, great! This can be an exciting project, whether it turns out to be a couple coats of paint, or a bathroom redo. If you’re exceptionally…