Apartment Necessities?, Top 15 Things to HAVE in an apartment. Options

[jdg371]

I am planning on moving out in the future. Months and months from now, but definitely before June 08. I live with my parents have little to basicly nothing to my name but my clothes. For those who moved out and lived in an apartment, what are the TOP 15 Things you would have gotten instantly. List them in order if you can.. im trying to get an idea of what I need to start collecting...


Lets the fun begin!


[BTW im not sure if its a repost.. i couldnt find one..]

[daazndood]

weapon: close range and far range

[forkee]

microwave, toaster, fridge, minifridge, tv, dvd player, dinner table, chairs/sofa, basic toiletries, febreze, bed, alarm clock, vacuum, fire extinguisher, set of playing cards

=p

[thespacepanda]

A shower curtain... you may laugh, but you'll forget.
Cooking wear like pots, skillet, cookie sheet, measuring cups, all useful.

Oh, and you can never have enough trashcans, big and small.

[goferris]

lock on your door, mini fridge to keep your roommates out of your food (most apartments should have a full size fridge already. if not that would suck), tv + accessories, laptop (much easier than a desktop set up), food, bathroom equipment, alarm on your car, people you don't care to hate after you live with them for roommates, basic kitchen supplies (george foreman, toaster, plates, bowls etc...), bedroom stuff (bed and at least a hanger bar), and voila
you are a bachelor

gl
just a note though, once you move out you won't ever want to move back home again. trust me on this one.

[Jen]

(1) a fan, =)
(2) clothes hangers
(3) microwave
(4) mini fridge if you're living with roommates
(5) small tv for your room
(6) filing cabinet for all of your important paper work
(7) ear plugs because sometimes roommates or neighbors can be loud
(8) shower curtain and rings
(9) towels
(10) cleaning products
(11) vacuum
(12) febreeze
(13) gladware for leftovers
(14) condiments like, ketchup, salt & pepper, etc.
(15) a piggy bank for extra change (this will come in handy!)

just a note though, once you move out you won't ever want to move back home again. trust me on this one.

Agreed. I had to move back home for a couple of months last year and I hated it. I would rather be broke and living on my own than having more money living with my parents. Omg.. the freedom is amazing.

[xs94st]

computer (lap or desk), television, fridge, microwave, oven, videogame system (takes care of entertainment n dvd player), stereo/surround sound (for fiestas or movie times), toaster, blender, AC, fan(s), literature, desk, air freshener(s), toilet paper.

yep. thats what i would have..taking in consideration you will have food already, cause that is a given..rite? lol

[SlickRick]

maybe on here already, but one very overlooked thing is a new toilet seat. for obvious reasons!

[easternpiro1]

maybe on here already, but one very overlooked thing is a new toilet seat. for obvious reasons!

exactly what i was thinking. dont want the heebe jeebies

other than that:
bible/good books to read
toiletries
tv
MANY clothes hangars
at the VERY LEAST a bed (furniture cost so much)
floor lamps (so you wont have to use the top light all the time
cleaning supplies
week or 2 supply of food (doubt you will be cooking much when you first move?)
dishes
microwave
portable fan (if you dont have a ceiling fan)
vaccum/broom
shower curtain
throw rugs for the bathroom
STRIPPER POLE (for the housewarming party!)

condoms (you will definitely be getting some more without having to worry about (being c-blocked)

This post has been edited by easternpiro1: Dec 29, 2007 - 4:56 PM

[dabazied]

1. Shower curtain is a must(hangin by the wall cause you forgot one sux, and don't forget the rings)
2. Tables, chairs, and all that are nice, yet not too necessary(in my first apt I was poor so I signed up to deliver phone books and ended up not being able to pass em all out so I made an apt full of tables, chairs, couches, stands and the couch and chairs were pretty comfortable lol)
3. Cookware
4. A can opener lol
5. Microwave
6. Trash can
7. Cleaning supplies(broom, vaccuum, mop, sponges, and cleaners)
8. Something to do in down time(radio, dvds, tv, whatever)
9. Towels
10. Most apts have a fridge, but just in case
11. Curtains/sheets for the windows(personally I think the slot blinds on windows are crap)
12. Plunger(always handy)
13. Mat for the hallway to put shoes on when you are coming in from something dirty or wet
14. Cheap decorations for the walls(doesn't feel like home with bare walls)
15. *this one isn't really a need for you to get unless you find one with hookups, but try to cause laundromats suck* Washer & Dryer

[SlickRick]

well i will put like this when i moved out in a extra room at my friends house, i didnt have much more then 15 things!! lol u know all the basics. I had a futon 2 tables and the TV was on one, no cable but i had 2 have wireless net. thats all i needed. and 1 table lamp.

[tomazws]

TOILET PAPER.

[goferris]

maybe on here already, but one very overlooked thing is a new toilet seat. for obvious reasons!

exactly what i was thinking. dont want the heebe jeebies

other than that:
bible/good books to read
toiletries
tv
MANY clothes hangars
at the VERY LEAST a bed (furniture cost so much)
floor lamps (so you wont have to use the top light all the time
cleaning supplies
week or 2 supply of food (doubt you will be cooking much when you first move?)
dishes
microwave
portable fan (if you dont have a ceiling fan)
vaccum/broom
shower curtain
throw rugs for the bathroom
STRIPPER POLE (for the housewarming party!)

condoms (you will definitely be getting some more without having to worry about (being c-blocked)

i love how the first thing you say is a bible but you have to remember condoms

[Sh0gunkid8721]

nobody said bed? id rather go out and wipe my azz with leaves than sleep on the hard floor.

[dabazied]

For me I had to wait for about 6 months for a bed. I just used the mattress(the kind that are like a big pillow) from a futon, sheets, and a sleeping bag as a blanket lol.... but yeah, if you don't have one to take with you, definitely get a bed. Sleeping on the floor, phonebook couches, and a futon mattress get old after a while lol.

[forkee]

i said bed

[SlickRick]

maybe on here already, but one very overlooked thing is a new toilet seat. for obvious reasons!

exactly what i was thinking. dont want the heebe jeebies

other than that:
bible/good books to read
toiletries
tv
MANY clothes hangars
at the VERY LEAST a bed (furniture cost so much)
floor lamps (so you wont have to use the top light all the time
cleaning supplies
week or 2 supply of food (doubt you will be cooking much when you first move?)
dishes
microwave
portable fan (if you dont have a ceiling fan)
vaccum/broom
shower curtain
throw rugs for the bathroom
STRIPPER POLE (for the housewarming party!)

condoms (you will definitely be getting some more without having to worry about (being c-blocked)

i love how the first thing you say is a bible but you have to remember condoms

well the bible is there in case the condom breaks. lol

[jdg371]

So far.. I actually own, a single matress, futon, PS2/TV/Radio, A plethera of cleaning supplies and trash bags, dresser, clothes hanger and those portable closets.. lol.

Should a Full size fridge, washer, and dryer be on my list? I can somewhat live off using laundrymats and I would hope that the apartment comes with a fridge.

[easternpiro1]

maybe on here already, but one very overlooked thing is a new toilet seat. for obvious reasons!

exactly what i was thinking. dont want the heebe jeebies

other than that:
bible/good books to read
toiletries
tv
MANY clothes hangars
at the VERY LEAST a bed (furniture cost so much)
floor lamps (so you wont have to use the top light all the time
cleaning supplies
week or 2 supply of food (doubt you will be cooking much when you first move?)
dishes
microwave
portable fan (if you dont have a ceiling fan)
vaccum/broom
shower curtain
throw rugs for the bathroom
STRIPPER POLE (for the housewarming party!)

condoms (you will definitely be getting some more without having to worry about (being c-blocked)

i love how the first thing you say is a bible but you have to remember condoms

well the bible is there in case the condom breaks. lol

Slick rick, me and you think alot alike lol!!! Ferris, Say its not the truth though!

[tomazws]

nobody said bed? id rather go out and wipe my azz with leaves than sleep on the hard floor.

I rather sleep on the floor and wipe my ass with some quality toilet paper lolol