If all goes well I'll be moving out on my own for the first time this fall, so I've been trying to figure out worthwhile appliances and such to set my sights on. So far I've got:

  • Rice cooker for easy cheap meals
  • Cold brew maker (I do be drinking it almost daily)
  • Sparkling water maker (any non-sodastream recommendations?)

Doesn't have to be kitchen stuff or even an appliance like the stuff above—anything helpful (and general advice) is good!

  • betelgeuse [comrade/them]
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    1 year ago

    A small toolkit that features things such as a claw hammer, philips and flathead screwdriver, an adjustable wrench, needle-nose pliers, regular pliers. A flashlight or two. Toilet brush, plunger.

    If you're living on your own you may become used to strange smells so keep some kind of air freshener going and make sure to clean regularly. Get a general purpose floor cleaner, an all-purpose cleaner that's safe for the kitchen, toilet bowl cleaner, and something for your shower. scubbing bubbles shower foam works great you can just spray a coat, let it sit, then do another and wipe it down. also get a glass cleaner. that should cover cleaning 90% of your home without having to buy 500 things.

    oven mitts/pot holders, a good dutch oven, a good deep pot, a good pan, a spatula, large spoon, whisk, chef's knife, a cutting board. that should carry you through most of cooking. don't forget a measuring cup and a cookie sheet.

    go cheap on plates, forks, spoons, bowls, and cups. only get enough for yourself and a few people (guests). but don't dirty them all yourself. stick to using only what you need and wash them daily. it's a good habit to build.

    blackout curtain for the bedroom. look into white noise or something to cover up noisy neighbors.