Move in is the next few weeks. I've lived on my "own" (roommate I never interacted with) for a couple months my last semester of college, but that was a temporary setup whereas I'm hopefully moving out for good this time.
Bear in mind that the place has window/wall A/C and electric heating.
Things I'm already considering:
- Drain guard
- Bidet
- Cold brew coffee maker
- Rice cooker
- Space heater? I'd like to keep the temp largely down during the winter to save money while warming up the part of the place I'm in
- Key for washer/dryer
Things I already have:
- Most furniture
- Air fryer
- Seltzer water thingy
- Meal prep containers
General advice is also welcome!
I like plants—any specific recommendations?
Adding lucky bamboo to the recommendations! It's very manageable and can be kept in soil or water.
monstera deliciosa or raphidophora tetrasperma
Bro really named a species raphidophora four-sperm
Pothos and spider plants are both cheap and hard to kill
Sansevieria/snake plant won't die if you don't water it (well it will eventually), it'll just stop growing and wait for water. It's a good first step.
Might be better to get a handful of things, remember to water it all just once a week and it should work out ok.
Others have mentioned Sansevieria and pothos, I'd add spider plants (chlorophytum comosum) are very low maintenance and you can probably get a baby for free from somebody who has a mother plant. Also ZZ plants (zamioculcas zamifolia) because they don't require much light and can go longer without watering so their placement can be more flexible.
Depends on the work you want to put and how much you travel. Jade plants, aloe and other succulents take almost nothing. Water 'em like once a month. I'm a big fan of ferns, pretty low effort and they can grow to what ever size you let them.
Really most plants are pretty easy if you have them in the right soil and pots. Most only need watered weekly, if that, and will stay healthy with no maintenance.