36 general household essentials for

Welcome mat and throw rugs

Something to wipe your feet on outside the door(s) and then one for in front of sink and washer/dryer if you have them. If you have a hallway, consider a runner.

Light bulbs

Variety of watts: 40 for appliances, 60 or 75 for lamps and 100 for overhead.

Toilet paper

This may sound like a no-brainer, but I have had to actually leave my unpacking because it is the one thing I forgot!

Smoke alarms

These may already be in your place, but make sure you have them.

Fire extinguisher

Check to see if your place furnishes one.

Houseplants

Aloe for kitchen burns and spider plants for freshening air.

Shower curtain and rings

Yep, been caught without one after a long hard day of unpacking. Don’t advise forgetting this one.

Curtains and rods

To begin with, for your bedroom, if you have a bathroom window, and on doors that may have windows. Then move on to other rooms.

Toilet brush

The standard or they now have disposable heads and stick.

Bulletin board

For bills, important notices, newsletters and funny comics.

White board

At least a small one for things you need to remember.