Of course, you’re excited! You’re getting your first apartment! It’s okay to do a little happy dance when nobody’s looking. But, before you get all your friends rallied together for the big move, here is a list of some must-haves that you’ll need from our Columbus apartment movers. We’re going to assume that you have the furniture thing covered, because that would be an entirely different list.
#1 Food
First and foremost, you need nourishment. If you don’t cook, it might just be water and chips. Or, you may need to stock your kitchen to the max. You might even want to have some munchies on hand for whoever’s helping you move.
#2 Kitchen Supplies
Whether you are a cook or not, you will need some basic supplies for your kitchen. It might just be a toaster and a coffee maker. Or, you may need to go all out with dishes and cookware. Just get the basics to start. And, don’t forget:
- Dish towels
- Broom and dustpan
- Mop and bucket
- Trash can and bags
#3 Cleaning Supplies
You don’t want to be a slob. An all-purpose cleaner that can be used on all surfaces, including floors, will come in very handy. And, you’ll want plenty of paper towels.
#4 Bedroom Stuff
Think about those things that you always took for granted when you were living with your parents. Buy some good sheets. You might want to even think about bedside lamps.
#5 Bathroom Stuff
Here’s a checklist of must-haves:
- Plunger: It’s something that you want to have on-hand when you need it.
- Toilet paper: Something that you don’t want to run out of.
- Toilet brush: You and your toilet will appreciate it.
- Toiletries: Think about hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body-wash, toothpaste, etc.
#6 Tools
You at least want to have a starter set with a hammer, pliers, and a set of screwdrivers and wrenches.
#7 Stool or Ladder
You don’t want to be balancing yourself on chairs to reach for anything.
#8 First Aid Kit
It might come in handy, especially if you skip the ladder suggestion.
#9 Hangers
You can always save the ones that you get from the dry cleaners, or you can buy them.
#10 Batteries
Always have backup batteries for anything that uses them.
#11 Surge Protectors
Keep your electronics safe. You will also need extension cords, and maybe even power strips, depending on how many outlets you have.
#12 Television
It’s a must. And, don’t forget to set up cable installation early.
#13 Storage
You’ll need some sort of system for storing seasonal clothes and other things.
#14 Earplugs
Noisy neighbors can be tough to deal with. A good set of earplugs will at least let you get some sleep at night.
#15 Stamps
You may not use them very often, but you’ll be glad that you have them when you need them.
There you go. This should at least get you started. You’ll soon be buying all sorts of other things for your new apartment after you get settled in. You’ve got this!