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Your first apartment or college dorm survival guide

Article provided by Martha Stewart.
You've done it! Congratulations on getting your own place! Here's a checklist for everything you'll need to make your new space feel like home.
Kitchen Essentials:
Whether you're a novice cook or the host of every party, make sure your kitchen has everything you need. You'll want to start with basics: a good set of pots and pans, knives, and turners and spoons. With these tools, you can create most of the meals you want to make on a weekly basis. To save time and money, try preparing meals that you can freeze and save for later, or large-batch meals so you'll have leftovers the next day. Whatever you decide to make, you'll need these:
- Solid Spoon
- Slotted Spoon
- Silicone Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowls/Prep Bowls
- Oven Mitt
- Basic Knife Set
- Cutting Board
- Can Opener
- Slotted Turner
- Ice Cube Tray
- Coffee Maker
- Essential Cookware:
- Half Baking Sheet
- 9x13 Lasagna Pan
- Fry Pan
- Stockpot
- Saucepan
- Micellaneous:
- Plates and Bowls
- Glassware
- Flatware
- Kitchen towels
- Drawer organizers
- Food Storage
- Acrylic Pitcher
Bathroom/Laundry:
You'll need more than just a shower caddy for your new bathroom! It's easy to overlook some of these basic items -- like a second set of towels so you can have something on-hand while you're doing the wash, or if you have guests over. It's always better to be prepared! We've done the thinking for you.
- Shower curtain
- Bath Rug
- Bath, Hand, Wash Towels
- Toothbrush holder
- Soap dish
- Hamper
- Laundry hamper
- Ironing board
- Iron
- Drying rack
- Towel rack
- Cleaning supplies and solutions
- Clothing hangers
- Waste bin
Bedroom:
Sleep with comfort and confidence with an outfitted bedroom. A good rule of thumb is to have three sets of bedding sheets: a set on the bed, a set in wash, and a set in your linen closet. One of our favorites on this list is the message center –- it's a great way to keep track of your schedule, chores, or to keep up with your roommates, if you have them.
- Desk Lamp
- Alarm Clock
- Twin XL Comforter Set
- Twin XL Quilt
- Twin XL Sheet Set
- Twin XL Mattress topper
- Pillows
- Picture Frames
- Fleece Blanket
- Message/Bulletin board
- Calendar
Miscellaneous/General items:
A few last things to remember! These are the items you're bound to think, "I'll just get those later." But trust us -- go ahead and get them now. You never know when a light bulb will blow, the batteries in your TV remote die, or when you'll need a first aid kit at-the-ready!
- Light Bulbs
- Batteries
- Surge Protector
- Extension cords
- First aid kit
- Storage bins and caddies
- Broom, mop, and bucket
- Cleaning supplies
- Basic office supplies -- everybody needs a pen every once in a while
Download our printable checklist to take shopping with you!
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