Property
First-aid supplies. Think of your firstaid supplies in two levels: items for the
everyday minor bumps and scrapes
and those for the true emergencies.
Keep your medicine cabinet or a basket
in the kitchen cupboard stocked with
basic supplies, and have a fully loaded
Red Cross first-aid kit ready to grab if
needed.
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Household tool kit. Be prepared
for minor repairs and tasks by
keeping all of your tools in one
place.
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Picture hanging kit
o Hammer
o Level
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Stud finder
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Philips screwdriver
First-aid instruction booklet
Assorted bandages
Antibiotic ointment
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Oral thermometer
o Aspirin
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Antiseptic wipes
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Hydrocortisone ointment
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Sterile gauze pads
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Roller bandages
o Scissors
o Tweezers
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Instant cold compress
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Nonlatex gloves
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All-in-one first-aid kit (such as
from the Red Cross) to grab and go
Laundry room essentials.
Keep your whites white and
towels fluffy with the right
tools.
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Flat-head screwdriver
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Power screwdriver (if you
ever build Ikea furniture, one of
these will save you tons of time)
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Tape measure
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Adjustable wrench
o Pliers
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Kitchen shears
o Ladder
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Stain-removal chart
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Laundry detergent
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Mild detergent for
hand washables
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Nonchlorine bleach
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Hydrogen peroxide
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Enzyme cleaner for
pretreating stains
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Drying rack for handwashed items, including a
flat mesh-covered space for
drying knits
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Ironing board
o Iron
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Sweater de-piller (to
remove those small balls of
fiber that can accumulate on
knits)
Flower-arranging materials.
Make arranging those pretty
farmer’s market blooms a
snap with an array of containers and tools at the ready.
Entertaining arsenal.
Host gatherings with style
and avoid last-minute
store runs by keeping an
entertaining cupboard
stocked with these essentials.
o Unscented
tapers, tea
lights and votive
candles
o Candleholders
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Classic linen
tablecloth for your
dining table
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Cloth dinner
napkins
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Cocktail napkins
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Water pitcher
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Extra salad tongs
and serving
spoons
o Trivets
o Party-ready
playlists
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Folding card table
and chairs
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Dessert plates
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Coffee cups for a