First Home Checklist Printable

What do you need to set up housekeeping in your first home? Use this printable first home checklist to help you prepare for move in day.

If you’re getting married and setting up housekeeping for the first time, this list if for you. Whether it is your first time living alone or you’re moving into a bigger home where you may need more household items, this whole house checklist will help you be prepared.

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Whole home supplies

Most of the items such as tools on this list will only need to be purchased once. You will continue to own these supplies for many years to come. There is an initial investment that pays off in the long run with the new home supplies.

Shopping Tip: Watch for big sales around the holiday season every year for tape and stock up. Some of these home supplies will be on sale right after the first of the year when Home Organization type products are on sale. Tools will be offered in bundles during the holiday season and close to Father’s Day.

Step stool
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Hammer
Screwdriver( flat and Phillips)
Pliers
Allen wrench set
Wrench
Tape measure
Scissors
Masking tape
Duct tape
Scotch tape
Power Strips
Extension cords
Batteries (Home Depot has a big sale on these on Black Friday)
Flash light and batteries
Night light(s)
Weather Radio
Laundry basket(s)
HVAC filters
Smoke detectors

Kitchen

This list could be much longer but I’ve included the basics to have a well stocked kitchen for cooking at home. We also have lots of yummy recipes for every skill level. See our Meal Planning page too.

Shopping tip: I have included links (affiliate) for products I recommend. With over 45 years of homemaking experience, I’ve kind of narrowed down what works and what doesn’t in the kitchen. I love things that are highly functional, hold up and last for years. The can opener I recommend is my all-time favorite.

Advice for non-stick cookware users: If you enjoy your non-stick cookware, only use nylon cooking utensils with it to avoid scratching the surface.

Dishes
Cereal/soup bowls
Drinking Glasses
Coffee cups
Flatware
Kitchen knife set, shop Walmart selection
Large skillet
Small skillet
Small pot
Large pot
Dutch oven
Baking sheet pans, here is a good set
Loaf pan, here is a good Banana bread recipe
Pizza pan
Set of mixing bowls, like this set
Large Baking dish
Small Baking dish
Electric can opener, best one I have ever owned
Large spatula
Large slotted spoon
Cutting board
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Whisk
Grater
Blender
Toaster
Coffee maker
Oven mitts
Kitchen towels/dish cloths

Print the New Home Checklist below

Cleaning Tools & Supplies

As a home cleaning business owner for 20 years, I narrowed down the necessities. Take a look at my advice for bathroom cleaners and see this Kitchen Detail cleaning checklist.

Vacuum cleaner (if your home has any carpet)
Broom and Dustpan, my favorite brand
Mop
Mop bucket, I love this one
Swiffer duster, like this
Microfiber Cleaning cloths, I use these
Disinfectant All Purpose Cleaner
Soap scum remover for shower
Toilet bowl cleaner
Dish detergent
Dishwasher detergent
Hand soap to sit next to every sink in the house

Bathroom

Toilet brush, like this one
Plunger
Small trash can and bags
Towels
Wash cloths
Hand towels
Shower curtain
Bath rug
Hamper or Laundry basket

Bedroom

Bed
Night stand
Chest of Drawers
Comforter
Sheet set
Pillows
Blanket
Clothes hangers

Living Room/Dining Room

The basic needs are the place to start. You can add accessories a little bit along the way to suit your personal design space.

Where to Shop for furniture: A good place to shop for inexpensive furniture is places like Home Goods, At Home Store, Big Lots, Target or Walmart. When you are ready to buy furniture that will last a lifetime, shop at your local furniture stores that sell durable name brands and always check the reviews on the brands.

Sofa
Chairs
Side Tables
Dining Table with chairs
Drapes, blinds or shades to cover the windows
TV
Lighting such as table lamps or floor lamps

Certainly you and I can think of a few more things to add to the first home checklist. We might even be able to get by for a while with less than all of these items. You will work on accumulating household goods a little bit at a time until you reach the point where you might even have too much stuff! It happens.