36 general household essentials for

Basic tools

You don’t have to buy a fancy put together kit, but at the very least, a hammer, standard screw driver, Phillips screw driver, small level (for hanging pictures), measuring tape, regular pliers, needle nose pliers, vice grip, wire cutter or utility knife, electrical tape, duct tape and a bucket or case to keep them all in.

Picture hanging kit

These have nice little brass hangers, appropriate nails, and wire for frames.

Toiletries

Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, pain reliever, cotton swabs/balls, Band-Aids, antibiotic ointment, mouthwash, peroxide, rubbing alcohol.

Night lights

Nice to have in a new place for midnight snacking.

Lamps

Check whether your place has overhead lighting and consider one for the nightstand.

Hangers

It is impossible to overestimate the number of hangers you’ll need.

Mirrors

Full-length back of door model and one for the hallway to give yourself the once over before leaving.

Bookshelf

At least a small bookshelf, unless you’re like me, then about a dozen tall ones.

Basic office supplies

Stapler, scissor, hole punch, paper clips, thumb tacks, rubber bands, note pads, pens, pencils, highlighter, permanent marker, cellophane tape and a ruler.