Must-haves for first time home buyers
Moving into your own home for the first time can be a little daunting, especially when you’re not sure where to start and with what.
Apart from the obvious essentials, like your furniture and other personal and household items, here are a few things you should consider before you get started.
Cleaning supplies
During the moving process, you are sure to create mess, as well as find spots that might have been missed by the previous owner. Be sure to have your supplies bought and stored in a handy place so that they’re easy to grab when needed. Supplies to consider include cleaning cloths, paper towels, household cleaners, air fresheners, rubber gloves and cleaning wipes. Also remember a mop, broom and dustpan.
Pantry essentials
Another essential thing to do when moving into a new home is stock the pantry. More often than not, the pantry will be empty, and thinking about what essentials you need while moving in as well as what you will use once you’re settled, will stand you in good stead to get cooking straight away. You’re most likely going to start from scratch pantry-wise, so be sure to include all your cooking basics such as sugar, flour, baking aids, cooking oil, vinegar, spices and sauces.
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A toolkit
While you may not be the world’s best handyman or woman, it’s always a good idea to invest in a toolkit for your new home as you never know when the odd DIY job could pop up. A well-stocked toolkit definitely goes a long way towards helping you tackle things around the house when you move in, as well as once you’ve settled in.
First-aid kit
Like it or not, accidents are bound to happen, and the moving process increases the chances of a mishap along the way. Most pharmacies sell already-stocked first-aid kits for your convenience, however, you can make your own if you’d prefer, just be sure to include items such as bandages, plasters, anti-inflammatories, gauze, disinfectant, cold packs and painkillers.
Additional storage
While your new home will probably come with cupboards, it’s also a good idea to consider what additional storage you may need before moving in or during the unpacking process. Consider things like a new bookshelf in the lounge or toiletry trolley in the bathroom, to make storing your household items easy from day one.
• Information supplied by Private Property.
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