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

[Sh0gunkid8721]

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

No way...id rather wipe my azz with sandpaper than sleep on a cold floor.

[Batman722]

1. naked girls
2. towels
3. movies with naked girls
4. naked girls with naked girl friends
5. diet pepsi
6. nude girls
7. computer
8. pictures of naked girls
9. energy drinks
10. non clothed girls
11. velvet painting (preferably of a nude and/or naked girl)
12. books featuring naked girls
13. alarm clock
14. maybe non naked girls
15. disco ball

[playr158]

1) Fridge
2) 50" plasma
3) Xbox360
4) microwave
5) stove
6) bed
7) dresser
8) couch
9) coffee table
10) desk
11) computer
12) washer
13) drier
14) beer pong table
15) cookware
16) shower curtain
17) art work/pictures/decorations to style the place
18) dishes
19) girlfriend

[SlickRick]

batman i like where your head is at, once you live on your own (thanks to my space) you basically own a brothel. Oh and i had to elaborate on your list batman.

1. naked girls
2. towels (2 wipe off the naked girls)
3. movies with naked girls
4. naked girls with naked girl friends
5. diet pepsi (naked girls gotta drink)
6. nude girls
7. computer (to locate near by naked girls)
8. pictures of naked girls
9. energy drinks (to make sure the naked girls can shake their naked bodies)
10. non clothed girls (to make the naked ones feel ok about being naked)
11. velvet painting (preferably of a nude and/or naked girl)
12. books featuring naked girls (so u can still see naked girls while on the pot)
13. alarm clock (silly naked girls love to over sleep)
14. maybe non naked girls (not serious)
15. disco ball

This post has been edited by SlickRick: Dec 31, 2007 - 6:55 AM

[GriffGirl]

1) Toilet paper
2) basic cleaning products/rags
3) laundry supplies
4) shower curtain
5) bath towels <----- note this is PLURAL
6) a bath mat especially if you plan on inviting girls over.
7) scenty candles if you plan on inviting girls over.
8) dishes/silverwear/silverwear drawer organizer
9) one decent pan, one decent pot and one big pot for pasta, you'll be eating lots of it
10) get a futon off Craigslist. This is a cheap and easy way to get a bed and a way to spiff up your space if you're sharing an apartment and plan on having girls over.
11) a tv and a DVD player
12) internet service to find used crap on craigslist and recipes to cook something up for your lady friends if you really want to impress them. It will be the best investment you can make.
13) a desk/table/something to put your computer on
14) LIGHT BULBS
15) a table lamp for above desk. Those overhead fixtures do NOTHING for ambiance if you plan on having girls over.

[eggman40]

Love Sac that would be top 5 on my list



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