10 Amazon finds every new homeowner needs
So, you’ve moved into your brand new home. After unpacking countless boxes, and the endless time spent house hunting, purchasing your new home, packing, unpacking, and more, you’re finally getting settled into your new house and are ready to begin making it your own.
Whether you want to completely redecorate your home, or are looking forward to keeping it the same (minus a few small upgrades), chances are that here are a few things you may need. To make your home more organized, to make some of your things better accessible, and even just to make your life easier. And one of the best places to find these awesome “new home hacks” are Amazon.
Below are a few of the items that, after moving in, you should probably add to your cart to buy soon. You can thank us later!
Surge protector/USB plug
Especially in areas where you have a high number of electronics, a surge protector is never a bad idea. But add to that the convenience of USB outlets, and you have a purchase that’s definitely worth the price. Even better? A surge protector with USB outlets range in price from about $15 - $20, making them extra affordable.
We recommend ordering a few as soon as you move in – that way, you’ll have them to use behind entry-way tables holding charges and lamps, in bedrooms with lots of electronics, or even in your garage.Pan storage system
Be honest – if you’re anything like us, few things can get messier than pan storage. Sure, you can stack your pans and try to put the lids away in their own cabinet, but especially on busy nights, it can be tough to keep everything neat, tidy, and easy to find.
In comes the expandable pan storage system. These little babies are perfect for organizing lids, pans, cookie sheets – all of those big, bulky pieces that normally get crammed into a cabinet. Plus, many offer the ability to expand or shorten as you purchase more (or clean out) your pan cabinet. Trust us – you’ll be so glad you did this from the very beginning!
Counter vacuum cleaner
How is it possible that we didn’t know this was a thing? Counter vacuum cleaners are one of the coolest inventions around. This advanced little creation catcher is perfect for cleaning up all of the crumbs left over on your calendar while prepping meals. They’re small, durable, don’t make a ton of noise, and come complete with a rechargeable battery. You can even use them to pick up fine dust, in your car, in the office – anywhere you can think of where a small, portable vacuum could help!Large capacity storage organizers
Looking for a great way to keep your linen closets organized? Why not try these large capacity storage organizers that can hold curtains, towels, sheets, and even comforters? These bags are built to handle a good number of your linens. And on top of that, just think of how wonderful it will be to look for a replacement sheet set for your bed and easily be able to find it (without digging through a pile of other sheets and pillowcases).Counter scrapers
It may not seem like a big thing, but the truth is that these little plastic scrapers can make all the difference when it comes to cleaning your counters. Find something that cleaning supplies and a paper towel or sponge just won’t get off? Why not use one of these scrapers to help loosen it for easy cleanup. Plus, since these come in packs of two, you can use the other scraper as originally intended – for baking, scraping bowls, etc.Wifi extender
There’s nothing worse than moving into a new place and realizing your wifi is terrible in certain spots. Not only can this be annoying, it can be down right detrimental if you work from home and it’s in a spot where you normally get your daily tasks done. But these wifi extenders are here to save the day.
With an extension area of over 1200 feed, this wifi extender can not only prevent dead spots, it will also allow you to connect up to 20 devices. Making anywhere in your home the perfect place to work, stream movies, or play video games.Light dimmer
One of the best ways to customize your home is to customize your lighting. And why not start with a dimmer switch? These awesome little inventions take the place of your standard switches. But the perk is that they’ll allow you to adjust your lighting from completely on to a softer glow. It just depends on your mood!Drawer dividers
There’s nothing worse than opening a kitchen drawer to see a messy, interlocking mess of spatulas, ladles and the like. But drawer dividers ensure that’s never an issue again. Add to that an adjustable drawer divider that can separate your cooking tools perfectly, and you have the answer to an uncluttered drawer where everything is easy to find.
Need drawer dividers for other drawers in your house? These handy dandy dividers can be used to organize your clothing drawers, junk drawers, office drawers, and so, so much more.Lid organizer for tupperware
Be honest. What’s your success rate for finding the matching lid to your tupperware? If you’re struggling, a lid organizer might be all the help you need. These kitchen helpers can not only keep your cabinets from looking like a tornado hit them, they can also make it super fast and easy to find the lid you need, right when you need it. Because no one likes digging through a tupperware explosion just to find a matching set.Foldable step stool
Unless you’re 10 ft tall, most people could benefit from having a step stool in their home – to reach high cabinets, clean windows, blinds and fans, or even to allow them to fetch items stored on top of the fridge. But, of course, you probably don’t want something that takes up too much space. So, why not purchase this handy dandy foldable step stool? It’s sturdy, lightweight, and can flatten into a space saving solution you’ll love.
We know that moving into a new home can get hectic. But seriously, these simple items can help to save you a ton of time (and give you a boost of convenience) the minute you unbox them. So, what are you waiting for? Don’t you have an Amazon order to place?
