My former landlord and boss frequently says to me, "you should have been an engineer" for all the preplanning I do. So in preparation for my move to downtown Detroit, have I missed any of the apartment essentials?:
KITCHEN
bottle opener/corkscrew
can opener
pizza cutter
coffee maker
cookie sheet
measuring cups/spoons
microwave?
assorted pots (small, med, large)
toaster
wooden spoons
spatulas
measuring cups
bowls
flatware
glasses
coffee mugs
wine glasses
trash can
trash bags
kitchen table (folding card table?)
chairs
dish towels
drying rack
wash rags
hand cloths
dish towel
dish soap
ziplock bags
seran wrap
napkins
paper towel
BEDROOM
inflatable mattress
mattress sheet
sheets
quilt
comforter
pillows
pillow cases
alarm clock
clothes hangers
iron and ironing board
lint roller
curtain rods/curtains
dresser
nightstand ?
BATHROOM
shampoo
conditioner
soap and soap dish
TP!
body towels
hand towels
wash cloths
bath mats ?
toothbrush
toothpaste
floss
mouthwash
razor
buzzer
cologne
deordorant
shower curtain
shower rings
shower rod ?
trash can
plunger !
LIVING ROOM/OFFICE
futon
beanbag chair and ottoman
coffee table
curtain rods/curtains
TV (see below)
VCR/DVD player
bookcase (small)
books
pencil sharpener
tower PC system
surge protector
OTHER
first aid kit (bandaids, ibuprofen, aspirin, tums, hydrogen peroxide)
smoke detector?
flashlight
tool kit
laundry basket
power strips
laundry soap/detergent
dryer sheets
kleenex
laptop
camping stuff ?
CLOTHING
shoes (shiny black dress, comfortable black dress, comfortable Rockwell brown, tennis, hiking boot)
slippers/indoor shoes
sunglasses (Native, Aviator)
clothes
suits
hats
fleece neck gaitor
umbrella
jackets (winter, fall)
WORK SUPPLIES
business binder/bag/briefcase
portfolio notebook
pens/pencils/highlighters
Thinking I might as well splurge for a new 30" LCD computer display that could double as my tv. Multiuse item anyone :)
