Summary
In this episode, host Kim Wardlow talks with Evan Starnes about his advice when it comes to moving into your first apartment. They cover topics such as searching for an apartment, visiting and evaluating potential apartments, filling out applications, the moving process, pre-planning and organizing the space, cleaning the apartment before moving in, organizing the kitchen, adjusting to living on your own, unpacking and organizing boxes, customizing and adjusting the space, and the excitement of having your own place. The episode concludes with an announcement of the upcoming episode and a hiking event.
Takeaways
When searching for an apartment, consider factors such as location, safety, accessibility, and amenities.
Take someone with you when visiting potential apartments to help with navigation and identify any accessibility issues.
Fill out applications on the apartment's website and ensure their online platform is accessible.
Plan and organize the moving process, including taking time off work, gathering necessary tools, and enlisting friends or family for help.
Customize and adjust the space to fit your needs and preferences, and be open to readjusting as necessary.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Feedback
01:28 Recap of Last Week's Episode
04:19 Beginning the Search for a New Apartment
07:32 Visiting and Evaluating Potential Apartments
09:18 Taking Someone Along for Apartment Tours
11:11 Filling Out the Application
14:05 The Moving Process
16:04 Pre-planning and Organizing the Space
19:26 Organizing the Kitchen
20:32 Adjusting to Living on Your Own
23:09 Unpacking and Organizing Boxes
26:16 Customizing and Adjusting the Space
27:32 The Excitement of Having Your Own Place
28:55 Upcoming Episode and Event Announcement
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