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In reply to the discussion: what do you need to start out in a basic single man apartment? Our nephew has stayed with us 4 yrs [View all]TheBlackAdder
(28,078 posts)Bedroom: Bed frame (unless platform bed), box spring mattress, dresser, 1-2 lamps, side table, closet hangars, storage racks. Curtains, binds, pillows, pillow cases, sheets, comforter.
Bathroom: Shower curtain, soaps, bath mat, TP, towels, hair dryer, razer, etc.
Living area: Sofa, chair(s) TV, Cable with High Speed Internet (almost mandatory now), vertical blinds and curtain for windows/slider, Computer table or desk, side table/coffee table (though becoming obsolete), lamp(s) floor and table, dinner table (unless kitchen table will be used),
Kitchen: Coffee maker with coffee, toaster, mixer (or hand mixer), cookware set (pots, pans), cookie sheet, muffin pan, tea pot with tea, spice assortment, colander, microwave (if not supplied), kitchen table or stools if eat-in bar, various kitchen appliances, dishes, glasses and mugs,cutlery, dish towels, paper towels, tissues... for a guy - NO Crockpot
Medicine: Pain killers, bandages, cold medicine, anticeptic, vitamins.
Laundry: Basket, soaps, dryer sheets.
Utility: Broom, dustpan, cleansers, vacuum, cleaning towels, a combo tool set (hammer, pliers, wrenches), a combo electrical set (stripper/crimper, connectors, electrical tape, etc).
Entry: Hangers (wooden - higher quality for heavy clothing) and on-line there are various covers for door peepholes.
Security: Since it's a small apartment, check out X-10 for entryway alarms and internet cameras to remotely record people who enter the apartment. YOu have no idea who has keps to that apartment or can bump-lock the door locks to open them.
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If he cooks around your house, he'll probably cook by himself. If he doesn't cook, plan on mainly carb, such as ramen, pasta, soups, pizza, prepackaged... microwaveable.