No matter how many times I've set up a new home, there have always been too many trips to a variety of stores for a couple more things to make my new house a home. This check list is the result of my involvement the last couple of years investing in Florida properties that I renovate and then stock with everything including the silverware. Seasonal real estate buyers in the market will pay a premium for turn-key homes, where all they have to do is wheel their luggage in. My latest and fourth book 1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home started me on this enjoyable voyage of helping others through their home purchase and selling maze. Kitchen Cutting board Microwave Coffee maker Electric mixer Toaster Blender 1-Quart covered saucepan 2-Quart covered saucepan 4-Quart pot 10 Inch skillet with cover 2-Quart rectangular baking dish 15" X 10" X 2" baking pan 2-Cookie sheets Wire cooling racks Mixing bowl set Timer Bottle opener Wine opener/ corkscrew Can opener Glass measuring cup Measuring spoons Measuring cups Colander Steamer Chef's knife Paring knife Serrated knife Knife sharpener Rubber spatulas Tongs Slotted spoon Vegetable peeler Wooden spoons Ladle Dish towels Pot holders Silverware, serving spoons Everyday dinnerware, serving bowls,soup bowls Glassware Salt and pepper shakers Glass pitcher Coffee mugs Paper towel holder Storage containers
Furniture Sofa Lounge chair Coffee and end tables Entertainment center Dining table and side chairs Head board and foot board Box spring and mattress Nightstands Dresser Desk/Computer station
Accessories Votive candle holders Votive candles Floor and table lamps Casual throw pillows Artwork Decorative mirrors Window treatments Area rugs Flower vase Green plants Plant stands
Linens Bed sheets, pillowcases Bed skirt Blanket Casual throw Mattress pad Bath towels Bath mat Shower curtain Shower curtain liner Shower curtain hooks Shower curtain rods Guest towels Dish towels Place mats and napkins Tablecloth
Cleaning and household supplies Vacuum cleaner Ironing board and cover Iron
Broom and dust pan Floor mop Cleaning bucket Dish soap Dishwasher detergent Scrub pads Sponges Rags Aluminum foil Plastic wrap Wax paper Plastic storage bags Plastic garbage bags Paper towels Paper Napkins Kleenex Toilet paper Glass cleaner Soap and scum cleaner Floor cleaner Dust cleaner Laundry detergent, dryer sheets,liquid softener Spray starch Kitchen waste basket Bathroom waste basket
Miscellaneous Laundry basket Clothes hangers, shirts, pants, ties Wine rack First aid kit Sewing kit Smoke detector Carbon Monoxide detector Fire extinguisher Full length mirror Tool kit, hammer,screw drivers Hardware, nails,drywall screws,picture hanging hooks Extension cords
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