A List of Items You May Need for Your First House

If you just bought your first house, congratulations! When you move into a new place with nothing but clothes and some spare furniture, it can be a little tough to figure out all the things you will really need and use on a day to day basis. I compiled a list here of things you might want to buy to have around the house. There may be a few things that are missing that you would like to purchase, but here are the basics. Besides furniture (which I did not list), these items may be overlooked when you first move in. You can also print this out and use it as a checklist.

1. Toaster
2. Can opener
3. Dishwashing liquid
4. Sponges/dish rags
5. Microwave
6. Blender
7. Clear Plastic Wrap
8. Aluminum Foil
9. Salt and pepper shakers
10. Utensils
11. Silverware
12. Plates
13. Glasses/cups
14. Bowls
15. Oven mitts
16. Kitchen Towels
17. Pots and pans
18. Containers for leftover food
19. Paper towels
20. Baking pans
21. Napkins
22. Ice cube trays
23. Colander/Strainer
24. Vegetable Peeler
25. Cutting board
26. Measuring cups
27. Ziplock bags
28. Toilet paper
29. Bath towels
30. Wash cloths
31. Shower curtain
32. Bathroom cleaning products
33. Plunger
34. Toilet wand
35. First aid ointments and band aids
36. Regular body soap
37. Shower curtain
38. Nail clippers
39. Tweezers
40. Toothpaste
41. Toothbrush holder
42. Q-tips
43. Thermometer
44. All purpose cleaners
45. Mop
46. Bucket
47. Broom
48. Rags
49. Dust cleanser
50. Vacuum
51. Dust pan and brush
52. Air freshener
53. Hand soap
54. Trashcans (indoor and outdoor)
55. Trashbags
56. Iron and ironing board
57. Laundry detergent and bleach
58. Laundry basket
59. Hamper
60. Hangers
61. Clothes pins
62. Dryer sheets
63. Tool kit
64. Scissors
65. Pen and paper
66. Batteries
67. Flashlight
68. Paper shredder
69. Envelopes and stamps
70. Smoke detector
71. Matches and lighters
72. Coasters
73. Tissues
74. Curtains
75. Bed linens
76. Scale
77. Telephone
78. Storage bins
79. File box
80. Safety lock box
81. Light bulbs

Here are a list of basic food items that you might want to get as well.

1. Ketchup
2. Mustard
3. Salt
4. Pepper
5. Spices and herbs
6. Eggs
7. Milk
8. Bread
9. Peanut butter
10. Sugar
11. Flour
12. Cereal
13. Butter
14. Pasta
15. Vegetable or olive oil
16. Vinegar
17. Salad dressings
18. Canned goods

These lists are just a few of the things I thought of that may help you to figure out what you need when you move into your new home. I hope that these lists have made it a little easier for you when you are figuring out what to buy for the first time. Moving to a new place can be overwhelming and having a check list may help you to be more organized. I wish you the best of luck at your new residence!