My g/f and I will be moving into our first home tomorrow!:-)

To all you home owners out there, what are some things I need to buy that I might not think of? I know all the big stuff I need to get, which seems like a big list.:-) But I know I am forgetting things.
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Congrats on your first home, Robert.

Why not post the list of what you have and the list of "big stuff" you need to get. That would give us a better idea of what you might want or need.
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Congrats, the first thing you will want is a Lowes or Home Depot card:-). Short list would be a stepladder (preferably the Gorilla/Little Giant convertible type), shovel/rake/pushbroom.
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Congrats, Robert!

My first purchase was a big dog. :-)
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Congrats!!! :-)
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Congrats bro. The "List" never ends!!!!
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:-)
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Thanks and good point.

So far I have/will be getting:

Mower
Leaf blower
Weed eater
rake
Snow shovel
Down spout extensions
Water hoses
Washer/Dryer
Shovels
Outdoor furniture at some point
Basic tools (already have them)

Thats off the top of my head right now. I know there are other things I need, but I'm blanking.:-)

No garage, but I will have a big shed for yard stuff.
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See, never thought of a ladder/pushbroom for the shed. Thanks!
We are looking into this for the spring:-)
Thank you!
Oh, I'm sure it won't! Project one is already on the list. Need to paint the other two sides of the shed. Need to pick up a paint brush I guess.
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Basic tools?
Hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, power drill/bits, level.

New smoke/CO detectors. Fire extinguishers.
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Forgot to list the tools, already have those.

I think the smoke detectors are brand new in the house, but I will check first thing tomorrow. Fire extinguishers are a great one, thanks!

This is a time when having my dad around would be handy for questions like this.
:-)
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A step stool. I'm 5'7" and can't reach top shelves in cabinets and pantry or canister lighting in the ceiling.
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How well is your kitchen equipped?
Barbecue/smoker?
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Thats definitely something my g/f will need. She is 5'3 or something :-)

You just helped me score bonus points :-).
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Basic kitchen, house is move in ready. A grill is definitely something I will need. Been so long since I could have one, I might have forgotten how to cook on it :-)
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I figured the major appliances were there. I was thinking more about pots, pans, knives, cutting boards, glassware etc.

Depends really on how much you cook and/or entertain.

One kitchen accessory I own that I use constantly is a FoodSaver.

I strongly recommend you and your girl friend sit down and put approximate prices/budgets for what you intend to purchase and then prioritize them.
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Humidor and a comfy chair along with a glass with some whiskey in it
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Extension cords, Power Surge protectors

Congrats on the house bro! Pics Pics Pics
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We have all your basic cooking stuff and plates/glasses etc.

A foodsaver however we don't have and is something I will ask her about.

Only thing my g/f is concerned with is what we will do with the second bedroom, dining table, and outdoor furniture:-)



By the way, the drive/parking area is some kind of stone (river stone or something like that). Since it obviously snows up here, whats the best way to clear it? Shovel down as far as I can then just put salt on it?
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Bourbon is on hand, but I'm lobbying for a man chair. Not sure how that will fly at the moment :-)
Extension cords, definitely need a couple of those!
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