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No one really prepares you for this part.

Not the quiet, not the random pride after fixing a lightbulb, not the weird freedom of eating cereal for dinner in silence.

This space is for the first steps — the beginner stuff, the figuring-it-out moments.

Whether you’ve just moved out or been doing this for a while, this is the stuff I wish someone told me.

First Apartment Checklist on a Budget
Home & Apartment Tips | Living Alone Basics

First Apartment Checklist on a Budget (Without Breaking the Bank)

ByElle

Setting up your first apartment on a budget? Here’s my complete checklist with cheap essentials, DIY hacks, and money-saving tips you’ll actually use.

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First Apartment Checklist for Women
Living Alone Basics | Home & Apartment Tips

First Apartment Checklist for Women (Everything You Actually Need)

ByElle

Just moved into your first apartment? I made this no-fluff checklist for women like us — the real essentials, room by room, plus the stuff you’ll wish you had before you needed it. Here’s everything you actually need (and nothing you don’t).

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First Time Living Alone Checklist for Women
Living Alone Basics

First Time Living Alone Checklist for Women (What You Actually Need)

ByElle

I still remember how scary and exciting it felt to live alone for the first time. This checklist is everything I wish someone had told me — from safety must-haves to little comforts that made my place feel like home.

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First Night Essentials for Your New Apartment
Home & Apartment Tips | Living Alone Basics

First Night Apartment Checklist for Women (Don’t Forget These Essentials!)

ByElle

Moved into your first apartment and not sure what you’ll actually need for your first night? This guide has you covered — from the must-have basics to the cozy little things that make it feel like home. Here’s everything I packed (and what I wish I didn’t forget).

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Apartment List Moving Checklist
Living Alone Basics | Home & Apartment Tips

The Ultimate Moving Out Checklist: What to Pack, Prep & Buy (Without Losing Your Mind)

ByElle

I packed up my entire apartment alone—and it was chaos until I made this checklist. Here’s everything I wish I knew before moving out: what to pack, what to wear, what people always forget, and how to make that first night feel like home.

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Questions to Ask Before Renting for Your Safety
Living Alone Basics | Women Safety

15 Questions to Ask Before Renting for Your Safety (for Women Living Alone)

ByElle

If you’re renting alone, you deserve to feel safe. Here’s the list of 15 questions I want you to ask before you sign, so you can choose a place that truly feels like home.

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Apartment Red Flags to Watch Out For
Living Alone Basics | Home & Apartment Tips

13 Apartment Red Flags to Watch Out For (Before You Sign That Lease)

ByElle

I learned the hard way that not all apartments are what they seem. Here are 13 real red flags to watch for before you sign that lease—so you can feel safe, smart, and totally sure about your next home.

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How to Be Okay with Being Alone
Living Alone Basics

How to Be Okay with Being Alone (Even If You Hate It Right Now)

ByElle

I used to hate being alone. The silence felt heavy, even loud. Here’s how I slowly made peace with my own company — no toxic positivity, just real moments that helped me feel okay again.

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how to treat yourself when sick alone
Living Alone Basics

The First Time You Get Sick Alone Hits Different — Here’s How to Handle It

ByElle

Got sick and it’s just you? I remember the first time it happened to me — no help, no soup, just silence. Here’s how to treat yourself when you’re sick alone (physically and emotionally), and actually feel a little better.

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How to Make Your Place Feel Like Home (Without Spending a Lot)
Living Alone Basics | Home & Apartment Tips

15 Ways to Make Your Place Feel Like Home (on a Budget)

ByElle

My apartment never felt like home — until I made a few small, budget-friendly changes. Here’s how I turned a cold space into something warm, personal, and finally mine (without spending much).

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