30
Jan
First Things to Buy When You Move Home
When people are busy organising their home relocation, they often end up forgetting that they will also need to do some shopping before their move into their new home. No, we are not talking about moving boxes. We are confident that you already have plenty of boxes and containers. The items that you will need to purchase will come into use as soon as you move into your new house. It is better to get them in advance. Otherwise, the first few days after the relocation will be quite unpleasant for you and for your family.
Items for your very first home
If you are about to move into your very first house or apartment, you will need to do quite a lot of shopping. Even if the property is fully furnished and it comes with all the necessary household appliances, you will still need to get a tonne of things. The most important of them, however, are:- Coat hooks and clothes hangers;
- A bed (or at least a new mattress);
- Bedding;
- A first-aid kit;
- Bin bags and rubbish bins;
- Kitchenware and silverware;
- Toilet paper and toiletries;
- Extension cords;
Other things such as a welcome doormat or drawer organisers can wait. You can leave them for later. That will make the move slightly easier on your budget. If you fear that you won’t have enough time to buy the most necessary items on that list, you should probably consider taking a day off from work and asking someone to help you out.
Other things you can buy
People who already own a home and are simply planning to relocate to a new house, already have the above-listed items. Still, that does not mean that they do not need to shop for a few new things for the new home.
One thing that you have always wanted
There is always that one thing that you have dreamt of having in your home for years but you never could either because your old house was too small or too cluttered, for example. But now that you are about to start anew in a different property, you may finally have the chance to place this item in your new home. Whether it is a long dining table or a big rocking chair for the living room, now is the time to purchase it. Consider it as a treat or a gift for yourself. This will help settle in your new house faster.
Cupboard essentials and cleaning materials
Professional moving companies do not deal with the removal of food or toxic products such as cleaning detergents. Therefore, you should add those things to your shopping list. Salt and pepper, cooking oil, sugar, herbs and etc. are must-haves for any household. Chances are you will wake in the morning after the relocation and you will want to put some milk or sugar in your coffee. Imagine the crises that will follow as soon as you realise you don’t have these things in the house. The same goes for cleaning products and tools such as a mop, fibre cloths and a dustpan.
What you should avoid buying are new decorations. Certainly, there are many other things you need to get before a vase, for instance.