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Items to buy for your first place...lets build a list
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whether you're renting or buying, alone or in a couple/group.......what do you all consider to be essential items?
this may seem abit obvious, plates, cups, etc, but there's bound to be things people suggest that me or others haven't thought of.
So come on....get suggesting.
i say; toaster, kettle, cups+plates!!
this may seem abit obvious, plates, cups, etc, but there's bound to be things people suggest that me or others haven't thought of.
So come on....get suggesting.
i say; toaster, kettle, cups+plates!!
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Are we including appliances and stuff? In that case, microwave and George Foreman Grill.
:yes: very true - I only realised this in the last year or so - I love my globals.
I've got a block full of Henkel Professional - a total joy to use.
Storage would be a good idea I think.
:yes:
Try to buy stuff in bulk as well. You could try building some stuff as well.
Also scissors :yes:
nonononono i cut cheese too thick with a knife lol.
I'm not talking anything fancy, just one of these.
Beds, sofa, chairs, table, desk, shelves, cabinets, tv set, dvd player / HDR, stereo, computer, microwave, cooker, fridge, freezer, ironing board, iron, kitchen sink pot draining thing, pots, pans, cutlery, knives and other kitchen utensils such as big spoons, can operner and cheese grater, kettle, clock, towels, bed linen, curtains, hoover, food, tea bags.
That should get you started.
There are some cheese slicer things that aren't actually knives. We have one, but I can't remember what it's called.
I use a knife to cut me cheese
I'm not to be trusted with one of those :rolleyes: i managed to cut my finger on a normal dinner knife at the harvester once cutting open a roll.:grump:
so for i have:
a 2 layer duvet (for winter and summer)
sheets
duvet covers
2 pillows & covers
cutlery from Ikea
6 kitchen Knives from Ikea
3 plates 3 bowls 3 side dishs, 3 plate bowl things
6 tumbler type things
2 blankets
mirror
2 candle sticks & candles (for backouts or if the meter runs out)
alarm clock
lamp
a varity of tupper ware
1 griddle pan
2 saucepans
1 large flat bottomed pan or wok
matches or lighters
torches
tea towels
3 towels
peeler
bottle opener
can opener
wooden spoons
electric wisk (i actually do use this lots, but thats cos i don't do ready meals and make my own soups and stuff)
cheese grater
kettle
toaster
mugs
portable CD player/radio boom box type thing
cleaning cloths (for dusting and for wiping)
bleach with a spray top
vanish stain stick
washing powder
laundry bin
i'm still adding stuff though, but my main port of call to buy stuf is going to unfortunatly be Ikea as i'm going to have little money to splash out with,
Washing up bowl + drainer thing
Iron + Board
One of those things that stops shit going everywhere in the microwave
Electric fan if you're moving in any time in the next six weeks
Laundry basket + clothes airing rack thing
Mop and Bucket
Rubber Gloves + Sponges/cloths/scourers
Computer stuff - even if it is furnished, don't expect a decent computer desk or chair
CD/DVD Racks if there's no suitable shelves
Ooooh and extension wires, can't get enough of them.
You should try www.freecycle.org people give away stuff for free and depending on the rules in your area you can place a wanted add (some groups insist you offer something yourself first before posting a wanted message). You can just say you need things for your first home and see what emails you get. It's a good way to build up what you need and over time you can replace things with new (although some people do offer new stuff) when you can afford it.
sarah