Household Helper Series
Volume One
Household List
Written by Stacie Buckle
Published by Stacie Buckle
Smashwords Edition 2011
Copyright 2000 Stacie Buckle
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After extensive research on the internet and print books, I have yet to discover another list or book of any sort like I am offering here, that contains a list of items one would normally have in their home. This list of household items are just common items and by no means represent a complete list for everyone. I am listing items that are common for Americans in a normal daily society for the year 2011. As a note, there are plenty of extra items on this list that you will probably not buy at first. Anyone can use this list to understand the types of items they need to start new. Feel free to print this book and research the prices of each item in your area and write them down next to the items so you can get an ideal of either the cost of normal replacement, the cost of starting a new life on your own or the cost of replacement for emergency or insurance purposes. Items are listed in random order as the importance of each item would be different for everyone. Enjoy and feel free to visit my author profile page at Smashwords.com for other books I have published. Other books in this series that are upcoming are "The 4 Week Budget Master" and "Quick Tips on Weight Loss".
Kitchen
Set of steak knives
Set of utensils including butter knives, forks, spoons for eating
Set of mixing spoons
Set of mixing bowls
Set of serving utensils
Set of pans
Set of skillets
Set of measuring spoons
Set of measuring cups
Set of Wisks
Set of Silicone spatulas
Blender
Mixer
Can opener
Food Processor
Set of storage containers
Set of canisters
Chopping board
Wire cooling rack
General baking pans
Pizza pans
Cookie sheets
Cooking spatulas
Muffin/cupcake pans
Meatloaf pan
Set of dishes including cups, saucers, bowls, plates, and drinking glasses
Microwave oven
Toaster
Toaster oven
Dish pan for washing dishes
Dish rack for drying of dishes
Table and chairs for seating
Table cloth
Cookbooks
Salt and Pepper shakers
Spice rack with spices
Basket for fresh fruit and vegetables
Blinds for the windows
Curtain rods
Curtains for window decor
Bakers rack
Garbage bin
Recycling bins
Wine glasses
Ice cream scoop
Pizza cutter
Pie pan
Tongs
Pot holders
Cooking funnels
Strainer
Sifter
Vegetable peeler
Designate a junk drawer for screws, keys and whatever (not for mail)
Kitchen Perishables
Freezer bags
Foil
Freezer paper and tape
Straws
Parchment paper
Wax paper
Plastic wrap
Paper plates
Plastic cups
Plastic utensils
Cupcake papers
Light bulbs
Batteries
Candles
Air filters
Garbage bags
Toothpicks
Mop
Broom
Duster
Dust pan
Cleaning gloves
Dish soap
Dishwasher soap
Glass cleaner
Multi surface cleaner
Cleaning sponges
Used toothbrush
Scrubbing brush
Soap Stone
Paper towels
Dish towels
Decorations
Bug spray
Baking soda products
Germ killing spray
Smell enhancers
Food
I am sure everyone's list will vary. This is an example. Also, there is an app for that, so my list is general.
Vegetables
Side dishes
Bread products
Snacks
Meats
Dairy
Drinks
Cooking enhancers, like baking soda, baking powder, salt, pepper
Pre packaged meals
Toppers and condiments
Soups
Gravy and mixes
Miscellaneous
Bathroom
Emergency kits for wounds
Over the counter meds for headaches and pain
Allergy or sinus medication
Eye drops
Ear drops
Bandages
Stomach relief medication
Gas medication
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hand lotion
Trible antibiotic cream for cuts
Super glue for cuts and broken fingernails
Heating pad
Ice pack
Nail clippers
Tweezers
Fingernail files
Fingernail polish for the girls
Fingernail scissors
Polish remover
Cotton swabs
Cotton balls
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Soap
Hand soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Cosmetics
Baby powder
Hair gel
Hair mousse
Hair brush
Comb
Razors
Deodorant
Facial Tissues
Sanitary napkins
Shower gel
Bubble bath
Curling iron
Hair dryer
Flat iron
Dental floss
Denture supplies
Hair treatment products
Wash clothes
Body towels
Hand towels
Baby oil
Hair remover products
Light bulbs
Mirrors
Smell enhancers
Wipes
Scale
Rubbing alcohol
Nite light
Epsom Salt
Heartburn medication
Bed Linens
Curtains
Curtain rods
Blinds
Squeege for the mirror
Decorations
Shower curtain and rod
Trimming scissors
Toothbrush and toothpaste caddy set
Bath Rug(just a note. don't use the toilet rugs and toilet seat covers, they harbor germs. People who use them get sick 80% more often than others who don't.)
Front Room, Living Room, Sitting Room
Vacuum cleaner
Carpet cleaner
Curtains
Curtain rods
Blinds
Decorations
Sitting furniture
End tables
Coffee table
Recliners
Family photos displayed with frames
Shelves for nick nacks
Throw rugs
Television
Safety strips for plugging in electronics
Stereo
Services for tv and movies
Television stand
Games
Display candies in a nice glass bowl
Ceiling fan
Smell enhancers
Light bulbs
Vacuum bags
Vacuum belts
Vacuum filters
Candles
Matches
Basket for magazines
Conversation piece
Video games and systems (if you have this, make sure it is in an area where you can close the door and keep it out of sight)
Jacket and hat rack
Laundry Room
Laundry detergent
Softener
Bleach
Starch
Garbage bin for lint
Washer
Dryer
Folding table
Laundrey baskets
Stain remover
Washer cleaner
Light bulbs
Bedrooms
Bed frame
Mattresses
Pillows
Sheets
Pillow cases and decorative pillow skirts
Bed skirt
Decorative pillows
Decorations
End of the bed storage ottoman
Dresser
Stereo
Digital clock
Comfy chair
Throw covers
Heated blanket
Ipod docking station
Cell phone docking station
Candles
Matches
Side table with drawer for hiding stuff (it's great if you can find one with a lock on it)
Book light
Facial tissues
Under bed storage
Light bulbs
Blinds
Curtains
Curtain rods
Designate a junk drawer in your dresser for keepsakes from your honey or kids
Designate another drawer in your dresser for jewelry or share with the other drawer
Television
VCR and/or DVD player
Headboard with a style you love (important for a restful nights sleep)
Make sure your door knob has a lock on it (for safety from burglars of course)
Toy box if it is a kids room
Video game systems
Safety strips for plugging in electronics
Homework station
Smell enhancers
Closets
Designate a spot in your closet for hiding presents ( I let my kids peak at Christmas one year and because the surprise was ruined for them that one time, they no longer go into my closet after August, every year, and they even ask if there's anything in there they don't want to see. It's great to train them early. One Christmas was ruined for the sake of saving hundred's of surprises later on.)
Gun case that locks (I cannot stress the importance of having this out of sight of kids and visitors, and having it locked. Most people are robbed by someone who has been at their home before, seen what they have first before they attempt a breakin. Kids just want to impress their friends in stupid ways, and it is your job to protect them from harm.)
Shoe caddy
Clothes
Organizer for accessories
Jackets for winter (hung up during off season)
Plastic bins to organize out of season clothes
Fire proof safe that is professionally installed into the floor
Light bulbs (it pays to have great lighting in a closet. If you don't, buy some stick up lights.)
Office
Computer
Printer
Desk
File cabinet
Storage with drawers
Book shelves
Garbage bin
Stereo
Tissues
Light bulbs
Curtains
Curtain rods
Blinds
Decorations
Safety strips for plugging in electronics
Digital clock
Facial tissues
Books
School supplies for use throughout the year
Supplies of ink
Tape
Stamps
Bill organizer (Get one of these that has pockets for stamps, and places to write websites, account numbers for bills, phone numbers, etc.)
Mail organizing system (see drawer designation below for one example)
Envelopes
Paper
Pens
Pencils
File Folders
Blank CD's
Blank DVD's
Correction tape
Glue runner for sealing envelopes
Calendar
Electronic cleaning cloth
Calculator
Stapler
Mouse and mouse pad
Monitor
Laptop
Chair for visitors
Designate a drawer for these items. Use as many drawers as you want and seperate them for use that fits your living style.
Writing utensils and all supplies of the sort
Bills
Electronic cords and extra electronic items
Burned CD's
Printed Photos
Sewing supplies
Craft supplies
Work supplies
Keys
Various incoming mail
Important incoming mail (store the two mails seperately, in two different drawers so you will be more likely to deal with the important mail)
Paperwork that needs to be filed in the filing cabinet (It is difficult to get to these things right away, or even soon, so designate a drawer that you promise to file when it gets full. Staple receipts for major purchases onto the paperwork for warranty or instructions and put inside this drawer for filing later)
Sticky notes, jotted down notes or phone numbers
Taxes from the previous year
Receipts you are saving for taxes (Example...health and gas receipts, office receipts if you work from home, etc.)
Receipts you are saving for possible returns (for some items you will staple the receipt onto the warranty paperwork and put into the fiiling drawer)
Gifting supplies (Wrapping paper, gift bags, ribbon)
Garage
Light bulbs
Water heater
Flashlights
Duct tape
Tools
Emergency kit
Fire Extinguisher
Outside toys
Garbage cans
Yard equipment (Mower, rakes, etc.)
Gardening supplies
Bucket with supplies to clean a vehicle
Broom and dust pan
Home maintenance supplies
Bug spray
Gas can
Electrical tape
Gloves
Holiday decorations
Pet Supplies
Items for your safe
Inhereted jewelry
Insurance contracts
Life Insurance
Wills
List of Assets
Emergency contacts
Documents like birth certificates and social security cards
Titles of property and vehicles
Emergency kit for disasters
Make sure these items are contained within a sealed plastic container with an airtight lid.
Certified copies of birth certificates
List of numbers and websites for your bank and bills, along with account numbers
Copies of insurance contracts
$300 in cash, $20 increments
Emergency credit cards
Extra set of clothes for everyone in your house
Bottled water
Freeze dried food packets for 3 days
Set of paper and plastic servingware, like paper plates, plastic forks, etc.
5 garbage bags for dirty clothes and trash
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Candles
Matches
Lighter
Flashlights
Power inverters
Wind up radio
Propane burner stove for cooking
Propane bottles
Snack foods
Clean pillows and blankets
Emergency medications
Oil Lanterns
Oil for oil lanterns
Pocket knife
Scissors
Pen
Paper
Disposable camera for insurance purposes (If you have to evacuate your home, you can take pictures of your damage with a disposable camera, or take pictures of your undamaged home and belongings with the camera and it is generally acceptable to your insurance company, in case you are robbed.)
Emergency cell phone with pre paid minutes (pre-paid generally picks up signal even from a cell tower that appears to be out of service, and pre-paid service can go anywhere out of your normal range and receive signal for this reason. If you have a phone these days with all the services, you will find it difficult to make a call if you have no working internet service. Some phones require a data package to make calls and without it, your call may not go through.)
Camping Equipment
Campers cooking set
Flare gun
For general purpose there are certain items that one must carry with them in a vehicle. Some are obvious, some not so much. I live in a state where vehicle insurance is mandatory and certain items have to be in your possession at all times. Given that information, consider this list as a general list and if your state laws require something different, then follow the laws, not this list.
Glove compartment
Small emergency kits for cuts
Nail clippers (Scissors are considered a concealed weapon,but it never fails you get into a vehicle to go somewhere and you realize you need scissors or a set of clippers for a surprise hang nail. I'm thinking that driving tends to dry out your hands.)
Vehicle registration receipt
Proof of insurance
Proof of vehicle inspection
List of your closest friends or family phone numbers in case you have issues
Number for your preffered tow company or repair shop
Vehicle maintenance log
Flashlight
Spare fuses and spare mini bulbs
Tissues
Pen
Paper
Trunk/Toolbox/Under the back seat
Spare tire (If you have a pick up truck, you would generally have the spare tire hanging under the truck bed, which requires a special wrench to remove. If this is the case, then carry the wrench in this spot instead)
Small toolbox of emergency tools
Jack and lug wrench
Flare gun
Roadside sign to divert traffic
Phone number for your local non emergency DPS office (Sometimes you might have to report an animal blocking a main roadway, but your not sure if it justifies calling 911)
1 gallon of water for emergency overheating
1 quart of oil
Tissues
Towel or paper towels
Smell enhancer (you never know)
Disposable camera for motor vehicle accidents
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