Did I Miss Anything?

**MCBushbaby** · 04-27-2008, 11:11 PM

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

**Sourdough** · 04-27-2008, 11:39 PM

YES you forgot the M-60 Mini-Gun and 40,000 rounds, plus Two AR-15 pistols in 6.8 SPC and 2,000 rounds. your choice of Handgun and 300 rounds, and louieville slugger ballbat. The Remington 870 or 11-87 your choice 20 or 12 gage. and three boxes of BB shot.

You are moving to Detroit.......Not just Detroit But, DOWNTOWN DETROIT.......Hello

Just Kidding....well kind'of...sort'of....maybe.....No not kidding....

**rebel** · 04-27-2008, 11:50 PM

Can you say attitude? If not, you'll learn.

**rebel** · 04-28-2008, 01:00 AM

Will you be working at the metro airport?

**klkak** · 04-28-2008, 01:06 AM

How about.
bullet proof vest
5 or 6 Deadbolts for the door
aluminum foil
bus pass (If you dont have a car)
Piece of plywood with about a 100 deck screws threw it to place under the window.

**Rick** · 04-28-2008, 06:40 AM

Tupperware (for storing leftovers)
Heavy duty aluminum foil
Paper towel HOLDER
Fire extinguisher (A,B,C)
Cannister set (at least something to hold flour and sugar)
Assorted batteries

Do yourself a favor and order these. They are for scraping baked on food off of pots and pans but I use them for scraping just about everything. They make baking spill overs or cookie sheet cleanup a snap. Use one in the kitchen, one in the tool box, and one in your backpack!

http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_prod...ategoryCode=FH

Your apartment is probably required by law to have the appropriate number of smoke detectors in place. But I'd put in fresh batteries.

If you are going to have cable. You can run the cable TV directly into your computer by using ATI's connector/converter.

http://ati.amd.com/products/atitvwonder.html

I'm running it on my Dell XPS and it works just fine. Would save you the cost of a TV, which is what you are looking for. I think the latest version is the 650, which is about $100. I didn't buy the remote control. Hey! I'm a wilderness guy. I can reach for the mouse thank you.

**Aurelius95** · 04-28-2008, 06:52 AM

Curtains/rods are not as necessary as blinds. Make sure your aparment has them. If not, buy those first. When my brother played minor league ball and found out that they don't get paid like the big leagues, he had to live with 3 other teammates. Due to the fact that they went to bed late (game over, out to eat at 11:30 or so, bed by 2), they slept late. Instead of curtains or blinds, they used aluminum foil and just lived like they were in London during the blackouts of WWII.

How about a house plant? Maybe plant some herbs? It'll be fun, you'll have a good time, but don't forget to read Hopeak's post.

**MCBushbaby** · 04-28-2008, 09:36 AM

I'm not too worried about living downtown, at least the downtown where Compuware is, because Cass Corridor is about 20+ blocks away and the ghetto is even further. My biggest problem is making sure I have the essentials by the time I get down there because my ol' jeep won't survive... thus if I find out I need, say, a dresser I have to taxi it out to some furniture place 25 miles away. Just piece of mind to know you have everything y'know

Originally Posted by rebel

Will you be working at the metro airport?

Compuware Corporation actually.

**Alpine_Sapper** · 04-28-2008, 12:00 PM

Just some things you may want to consider:

kitchen:

scouring pads
scouring powder
bleach
frying pan
crock pot
blender
knives
broom
dustpan
mop/swiffer

**Aurelius95** · 04-28-2008, 12:13 PM

Along with what Alpine mentioned above, you'll need other cleaning supplies for the bathroom.

toilet cleaner
toilet brush
sink cleaner

by the way, you had a (?) next to bath mat. I say you should have one.

**crashdive123** · 04-28-2008, 12:14 PM

Mitch - personal and lifestyle difference will cause different people to have different things on hand. Just keep in mind that everytime you move to a new place you will $20 yourself to death at the store with little trips until you get things the way you want them. Keep that in mind and you'll do fine.

**Rick** · 04-28-2008, 01:19 PM

Definately a YES on the bathmat. I broke a da**ed toe because I slipped in the shower. I've had a bathmat ever since. A bit like closing the barn door after the horse walked out but I've got nine more horses to protect.

**dilligaf2u2** · 04-28-2008, 03:08 PM

A good shrink! Because no one moves into, near, around Detroit unless it is court ordered. I was born there and got out as soon as I could and never looked back!

Don