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    40 Practical Things You Don't Realize You Need Until You Buy A House

    Eliminate some stress from your life as a new homeowner with the help of these products.

    1. A wireless endoscope gadget you'll absolutely want in your toolbox if you're a homeowner — it has a teeny tiny camera on the end you can send behind walls or into drains to see what's going on before calling in a professional.

    2. A flexible cleaning brush that'll pull all of the hard-to-reach pieces of lint out of your dryer. I truly can't think of anything more satisfying, TBH.

    the flexible bristle brush cleaning out the dryer vent

    3. A wet/dry vacuum you can use to literally suck up anything from nails and water to bits of wood and leaves. You name it, it can be cleaned up with this vac.

    A red craftsman shop vac

    4. Shelf liner that'll provide a nonslip padding inside your cabinets, closets, and drawers so your belongings can be safely stowed away.

    5. Felt pads to place under all of your furniture to ensure you don't immediately scratch the wood floors you just paid a ton of money to have stained and refinished.

    6. A bamboo burner cover that'll magically add an extra space for chopping up veggies in your kitchen — it'll feel like you *poof* doubled your counter space!

    7. A smart door lock to make you feel like you're living in the future each time you step up to it and use its touchscreen to unlock your front door.

    a model stepping up to the smart door lock touchpad

    8. A wireless remote kit that'll make turning on holiday lights (or honestly, any lights!) a snap — no fumbling with a bunch of light strands every evening to make your Clark Griswold vision a reality. This gadget is a homeowner's dream come true.

    a model holding the remote

    9. A 64-piece iFixit kit for when your most-used gadget gives out and you'd rather try to repair it yourself than buy a new one.

    a reviewer holding a fix it kit

    10. A classic handheld OXO can opener with cushioned handles that'll make popping open your favorite soup a cinch. You'll be pleased you added this to your cart the next time your power goes out and you can't use the fancy electric one you typically reach for.

    the black and stainless steel handheld can opener

    11. A garage door opener you can control from your phone — no more wondering if you remembered to shut the door after you drove away then panicking about it for the rest of your outing.

    the garage opener and base and a screenshot of a phone with the app open

    12. A pack of oven liners to protect the bottom of your brand new oven from the river of cheese that sometimes escapes from your prized casserole.

    the oven liner covered in goo on the bottom of an oven

    13. A garbage guard that'll keep pesky flies and other insects from congregating around your can.

    14. A plant-based walnut scrubber sponge you can use to properly clean dirty dishes, counters, and more without having to fret about harmful toxins.

    a yellow and rust colored sponge
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    15. A garbage-disposal foaming cleaner to scrub away the stinky grime that builds up on the blades and in the pipes.

    16. An electric pressure washer you can use to restore your deck or back patio to the way it looked when you first set foot on it — so clean you could eat off it! But...maybe don't.

    17. A Canary indoor home security camera, install it for a little extra peace of mind the next time you hear a bump in the night.

    the security camera next to an iphone

    18. A Clorox ToiletWand that you can use then toss away — say SEE YA' to that gross toilet brush hiding in the corner of your bathroom.

    19. A rechargeable lighter to light every candle in your house to create the *perfect* ambience without concern you'll run out of lighter fluid.

    20. An aesthetically pleasing cutting board made of plastic scraps and renewable sugarcane that'll quickly become a staple in your kitchen.

    a line up of different colored cutting boards

    21. A double extension cord so you can run an endless amount of power throughout your home without trying to track down another outlet.

    a white double power cord

    22. A Nest thermostat, which will learn your schedule and the temperatures you prefer. It'll shift into Eco Temperature mode when you leave to conserve energy. It's the convenience of it all for me.

    The circular Nest on a wall

    23. A utility sink that'll come in handy when you come home with shoes full of mud and don't want to destroy your new rug.

    a white slop sink with silver legs

    24. A solar-powered, motion sensor-activated lights so you can sing "and at last I see the light," like Rapunzel in Tangled each time you step into your yard.

    25. Rubbermaid's power scrubbing brush, for when you want to give your grout an all-inclusive spa treatment and bring it back to its squeaky-clean glory.

    26. Sticky Stakes to trap unwanted pests trying to feed off your plants and buzz annoyingly around your home. Toss your fly swatter in the garbage, you won't be needing it anymore.

    27. A Samsung TV that'll disguise itself as an elegant picture frame when it's not in use. A magical marvel in home decor and technology if you ask me.

    28. An all-natural tile and tub cleaner you can count on to effectively remove mold, mildew, and rust — just think of *how* satisfying your "before" and "after" photos will be.

    29. A SinkShroom strainer you won't know how you lived without because it'll keep your kitchen sink unclogged no matter how much gunk you fill it with.

    30. A standing weeder (without the chemicals!) for anyone with a bad back who still wants an award-worthy lawn.

    31. Super soft Egyptian cotton sheets that'll transform your guest room into a luxurious haven for anyone who actually takes you up on staying the night — or put 'em on your own bed instead (you deserve it).

    a model sitting on white sheets holding a pillow

    32. A bidet attachment to help you cut down on the need for toilet paper and ideally avoid that unpleasant moment when you find yourself on *the throne* without any TP in sight and have to embarrassingly call out to your S.O. to rescue you.

    33. A stainless-steel cleaner you can count on to make your appliances so shiny you won't be able to stop staring at your own reflection in them (spoiler: you look GOOD!).

    a model cleaning their microwave with the product

    34. A critter catcher you can use to safely trap and remove any unwanted creature that wanders into your home. Added bonus? You MIGHT stop screaming bloody murder and running for higher ground when you see a spider.

    35. Sheet keeper bands you can use to transform your messy linen closet into one that would make Marie Kondo or the ladies from The Home Edit weep with pride.

    stacks of sheets with yellow and off white bands wrapped around them to keep them orderly

    36. A box of washing machine cleaning tablets that'll easily remove any odor-causing residue from inside your machine.

    37. A Command hook railing you can hang up right next to your front door to ensure you never lose track of your keys or face masks — can't leave home without 'em!

    a white rectangular with silver hooks and keys hanging from it

    38. A soap dispensing brush that might just make you want to clean your dishes — it looks kinda fun, doesn't it?

    39. A grout pen to help you restore your tile floor and bathroom walls and leave 'em looking like they were just installed. Feel free to enthusiastically yell "YOU COULD EAT OFF OF THESE FLOORS!" after the job is done.

    40. Overhead storage you can attach to your garage ceiling to finally create a Santa-approved home for your Christmas decorations.

    OK, now feel free to take a breather. Owning a house is hard work!

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