What are some core things I should buy when I move out of home?

Start with the basics and build as you go. If you haven't found a place yet, you don't know how much space you have to work with so buying a 7 piece bedroom set right now may not be a food idea. If you have the money saved, you can get that later. But, you will need dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, toiletries, towels, an alarm clock, groceries and bedding including pillows to start. If you don't have a bed or mattress set initially, an air mattress is a good short term fix. Once you secure a place you'll need something to cover the Windows if they are bare.

What you need to have is some savings for emergencies. Be sure that no matter what happens, you can always pay the mortgage and utilities. You can get sick or hurt or you can have major repairs on your house. You don't want to lose it all because you don't have savings.

Don't buy cheap stuff to have a lot, buy quality that lasts...shop carefully and look for sales. Do some homework and especially use consumer reports to make informed buys.

What you need will become abundantly clear quickly. Take a walk through a good store...grocery and you will see things you need. Make a list and shop carefully for the good stuff that lasts. First thing you buy is a bed. Learn what good bed is and then shop. Many folks will try to sell you crap for a bed. I enjoy the shop and finding a good product at a good price. It takes time but so worth it...and don't pass up good estate sales.

Some sort of filing system to keep track of all financial and legal documents along with receipts and warranties for large purchases especially appliances. Make sure you save all warranties. This will be helpful not only when things go wrong but also for tax purposes.

Toiletries - you never want to run out of toilet paper!

Cleaning supplies such as window/glass cleaners, bathroom cleaners, a vacuum, broom, mop, laundry detergent, dish soap, hand soap, plunger

Blinds/curtains

Towels

At least 2 sheet sets

A mirror

New locks

A small toolset with at least a hammer, screw driver, wrench and measuring tape

A shovel, rake, lawn mower if those apply to the landscape

Try to make a mental note of all the household items you use in one week - even better write it down - and you'll see what you truly need.

My advice is to only buy the minimum things which you need to get through say the 1st month and buy as cheap as you can. As the month goes by then you will see what you actually need, not what you thought you would need before you moved in the 1st house I ever owned I had 1 chair, 1 coffee table to put a portable TV on that I already had- no wardrobes I used a couple of suitcases I bought a cheap set of crockery and cutlery and ate off a tray, a sleeping bag I slept on the floor, a fridge/freezer and microwave cooker/ stuff to use in it. Buy only those things which you need and want.

First off, I suggest that you should start off renting simply to get into the hang of living on your own, among all of your other responsibilities, while also saving up more money. Do this for about 2 years, I would suggest.

Doing this gives you more freedom, enables you to save up, and helps you decide on a more crystallized idea of what you truly want.

In regards towards what you should purchase, I suggest this:

-basic toiletries, plunger, a cleaning solution for surfaces, detergent, dryer sheets

-silverware, a couple pans, a saucepan, a large pot for cooking,

-rags, towels, sheets

-a dining room table, living room table, bedside stand

Here is a formal list that should help you further! http://www.unpakt.com/blog/new-apartment-checklist...

Best of luck to you!

Just remember, people are right when they say that you change your mind a lot--even though it feels as though that isn't true.

Some things your don't really think about is cleaning supplies such as scrub brushes sponges toliet brush and a plunger

Also home essentials such as candles and matches/flash lights ALWAYS have those handy you never know when your power will go out (live in Michigan tons of storms lived in the dark for 3 days stores were cleaned out on candles and matches) also mugs are a must try drinking hot coffee from a glass lol basket as a life saver you don't really think about it but I have maybe 20 baskets and always need more MANY sheets unless you plan on never washing yours wash cloths extra blankets trash can paper shredder (someone stole mail from my garbage can and opened a chase card LUCKY ME!) vacuum broom mop can opener cooking utensils small appliances such *** toaster blender ect. Large bowls for mixing Tupperware you can get great stuff at dollar tree as far as plates go they have very nice ceramic dishes and glass ware

My own personal general rule of thumb is to keep it simple and limited, a computer, tv, bed, bedding, a portable roaster oven and crock pot unless a stove as well as fridge have been provided. Perhaps a stereo system, definitely an alarm clock. Make up a few lists containing what you need and a second one containing wants which are non essential items then go from there..

My own personal general rule of thumb is to keep it simple and limited, a computer, tv, bed, bedding, a portable roaster oven and crock pot unless a stove as well as fridge have been provided. Perhaps a stereo system, definitely an alarm clock. Make up a few lists containing what you need and a second one containing wants which are non essential items then go from there.

Skip it simple.

Never buy a house or land until older than 25 and best if married one year or more.

Stay Home

Get educated

Get employment earnings minimum of 35000$ yrly.

Do that for 2yrs minimum.

Get library card

and spend some years learning reading about the process of becoming a house owner.

LOTS more expensive than renting every time.

Depending where you live minimum money to start a mortgage is 15000$ upfront.

U got LOTS to learn about the process locally least you get Seriously burned.

Libraries can help you learn.

my advice is to only buy the VERY minimum you need to get through say the 1st month - and buy as cheap as you can

as the month goes by then you will see what you actually need not what you thought you would need before you moved in

(1st house I ever owned I had 1 chair, 1 coffee table (to put a portable tv on that I already had)- no wardrobes (I used a couple of suitcase) I bought a cheap set of crockery and cutlery and ate off a tray, a sleeping bag ( I slept on the floor), a fridge/freezer and microwave cooker+stuff to use in it)