moving out on my own...what do i need?

Question

sure i lived by myself for a little while but mistly i lived with a guy and someone pretty much always took care of getting everything for me. so i have no clue what i need to get from small things to large things for me and my 5 month olds new apartment

Answer 1

Room by Room: Bedroom....sheets and pillow cases, pillows,mattress pad,blanket and bedspread. Alarm clock. Hamper. Hangers. Extension cords if outlets awkwardly placed. Lightbulbs.If no furniture add,,,mattress and box springs, bed frame , night stand,lamp, dresser or chest of drawers, mirror and curtains or blinds. Laundry baskets.
Bathroom....towels,(bath and hand) washcloths,bath mat,shower curtain,shower caddy, hamper for towels, soap dish or liquid soap dispenser, toothbrush holder,window curtain,lightbulbs,toilet bowl brush and holder,wastebasket and toilet paper holder if none there.
Kitchen: 4 dinner plates,4 soup bowls,4 salad plates,4 drinking glasses,4 each butter knife,spoon and fork. 4 coffee cups or mugs. Coffee maker or tea kettle, kitchen timer,12" skillet,3 sizes of sauce pans with lids, 1 dutch oven or stock pot with lid. 1 spatula for pancakes and burgers, 1 rubber spatula for scraping bowls, 3 sizes of mixing bowls, 1 large casserole dish with lid and one small of the same, 2 large cooking spoons( one plain and one slotted) 1 potato peeler,4 steak knives,1 butcher knife,1 paring knife,1 can opener, 1 set of measuring spoons ,a measuring cup, electric mixer,toaster,microwave, pizza cutter, colander, ice cube trays,dish rack and drain board if no dishwasher, dish towels and dish rags, paper towel holder, set of food storage containers, rollingpin,baking pans( 1 9x13 and 1 8x8 ) Tight fitting storage jars or cannisters for flour,sugar,rice,pasta,and coffee or tea. Crock pot. Iron and ironing board.Wastebasket.Mop and bucket.Wallclock. If not furnished...table and 4 chairs,stove,and fridge,curtains.Smoke detectors in every room fire extinguisher.
Living room.....if not furnished,sofa,chairs,coffee table,end tables,lamps,TV and stand or cabinet. Vacuum cleaner.drapes or curtains.Telephone.
For the babies safety...gates,childproof locks on cabinet doors, baby monitor,outlet covers and bump pads for furniture corners,tub faucet cover.nightlights.
Some things that will need replacing frquently....trash bags,toilet paper and paper towels, soap and dish washing detergent and laundry soap,softener and bleach,bathroom and kitchen cleaning products, furniture polish,lightbulbs,facial tissues, vacuum cleaner bags.
Food staples to buy right away...salt and pepper,flour,sugar,coffee,tea, rice, pasta, cereal,baking soda, spices and herbs, butter or margarine, eggs,milk,bread, ketchup and mustard.

Answer 2

Target sells a "kitchen in a box", with utensils, pots n pans, and I think some basic dishes. Check w/ your new apt manager about whether you'll need a refigerator (rent for about $35 month). Bed linens, bath towels and washcloths, something to put your soap and your toothbrush in so they don't touch the counter. Sponges, a spray bottle of Lysol, some Comet, laundry detergent in an easy-to-carry container, and dishsoap should do. An inexpensive card table and folding chairs will work as a dining table/ desk. A TV w/ built-in DVD player can be had for under $50, when you get more cash. Dish rack (if you don't have a dishwasher), kitchen towels and trash can...
If I think of anything else, I'll add it...

Answer 3

Oh boy, a quick course! I've been there and when I moved out, it wasn't because I felt ready: It was for self-preservation.

You will need a bed, sheets, a blanket or two, and a pillow. You will want a table or desk and a chair. You might want a sofa.

You will want a broom and a vacuum cleaner. You will need a skillet for frying things, a pan for cooking, and assorted cooking utensils. A crockpot is a VERY good investment. And you will need dishes and silverware. You might also want a set of mixing bowls. You will need laundry detergent, bleach, lysol or pine-sol, baking soda, dish detergent, and assorted cleaning rags.

You will want towels and soap for you, of course, And you will need at least 1 bucket and 2 garbage cans: One for the kitchen and one for the bathroom. Oh yes, and a good pair of rubber gloves.

There are other things you will want or need, but that should be enough to get you started.

Good luck, Honey.

Answer 4

Go to the dollar store or Target, Walmart or Kmart and get the basics 4 piece set of dishes, cups, pots, and pan, sheets, towels, washclothes, cleaning supplies, mop, broom, bath mats, shower curtain. U can find most of what you need in one of these stores. Take a friend with u and enjoy shopping. If u don't have a lot of money outlet and thrift stores are good places to go also . Sometimes u can fine things at flea markets, yard sales and garage sales to use that are in fairly good condition.

Answer 5

Rent a furnished apt. Takes care of bed and furniture. Pots and pans to cook with and a few plastic glasses and cups and plates should do (Not throw away ) Afte the basics you will find out what else you need. Oh, and a good knife to cut with and a 38 pistol for protection

Answer 6

I recently had to move into an apartment with my four kids, leaving all my furniture in my old house ("It'll sell better!" said the real estate agent), waiting for my new house to be built...so I've been there...

Don't forget these things -- they're not so obvious as plates and pots and furniture, but you'll surely notice if they're missing!

-toilet paper
-shower curtains
-vacuum cleaner or swiffer vacuum
-ice cube trays if your freezer does not have an automatic ice maker
-flashlight and batteries
-smoke detector if it's not in your new apartment
-extension cord
-lamp and night lights
-telephone or cell phone
-matches, if you have gas appliances (stove or hot water heater)
-alarm clock
-pens/paper
-clothes hangers
-trash can or trash bags
-sheets and thumbtacks, for quick, temporary window coverings

You can survive without furniture for a while...but these things are all necessary and wise to have, especially if you've got a little one with you. Good luck to you!!

Answer 7

You've gotten a lot of good advice already. But I would add to that some basic tools so you can simple things yourself. A drill/screwdriver, hammer, screws, and a set of screwdrivers.

Answer 8

If you have your own beds then great. That helps couch, T.V. bath towels, washrags, soap, shampoo,toothpaste, pots, pans, food, silverware, glasses, hot pads, dishtowels,dish soap,plates, shower curtain, waste baskets, so no so no so on......that is a start. And if you need it all then you need money also. GoogLuck!!!

Answer 9

same question that i have... but i have to have bed first,basic things to prepare food, i already have refrigetator there, a stove and oven (already there)... i also got to have flat iron.. to iron my clothes, then slowly ill get what i need as the days go on.. make my apartment feel like home..

Answer 10

time to grow up.have a party and invite the guest admission items for bathroom,bedrooms,kitchens,loundry room.babys room,,,,,,plus a dish to pass,have fun.