Carmine

No matter how many times I've set up a new home, there have always been too many trips to a variety of stores for a couple more things to make my new house a home. This check list is the result of my involvement the last couple of years investing in Florida properties that I renovate and then stock with everything including the silverware. Seasonal real estate buyers in the market will pay a premium for turn-key homes, where all they have to do is wheel their luggage in. My latest and fourth book 1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home started me on this enjoyable voyage of helping others through their home purchase and selling maze.

Kitchen

Cutting board
Microwave
Coffee maker
Electric mixer
Toaster
Blender
1-Quart covered saucepan
2-Quart covered saucepan
4-Quart pot
10 Inch skillet with cover
2-Quart rectangular baking dish
15" X 10" X 2" baking pan
2-Cookie sheets
Wire cooling racks
Mixing bowl set
Timer
Bottle opener
Wine opener/ corkscrew
Can opener
Glass measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Colander
Steamer
Chef's knife
Paring knife
Serrated knife
Knife sharpener
Rubber spatulas
Tongs
Slotted spoon
Vegetable peeler
Wooden spoons
Ladle
Dish towels
Pot holders
Silverware, serving spoons
Everyday dinnerware, serving bowls,soup bowls
Glassware
Salt and pepper shakers
Glass pitcher
Coffee mugs
Paper towel holder
Storage containers

Furniture

Sofa
Lounge chair
Coffee and end tables
Entertainment center
Dining table and side chairs
Head board and foot board
Box spring and mattress
Nightstands
Dresser
Desk/Computer station

Accessories

Votive candle holders
Votive candles
Floor and table lamps
Casual throw pillows
Artwork
Decorative mirrors
Window treatments
Area rugs
Flower vase
Green plants
Plant stands

Linens

Bed sheets, pillowcases
Bed skirt
Blanket
Casual throw
Mattress pad
Bath towels
Bath mat
Shower curtain
Shower curtain liner
Shower curtain hooks
Shower curtain rods
Guest towels
Dish towels
Place mats and napkins
Tablecloth

Cleaning and household supplies

Vacuum cleaner
Ironing board and cover
Iron

Broom and dust pan
Floor mop
Cleaning bucket
Dish soap
Dishwasher detergent
Scrub pads
Sponges
Rags
Aluminum foil
Plastic wrap
Wax paper
Plastic storage bags
Plastic garbage bags
Paper towels
Paper Napkins
Kleenex
Toilet paper
Glass cleaner
Soap and scum cleaner
Floor cleaner
Dust cleaner
Laundry detergent, dryer sheets,liquid softener
Spray starch
Kitchen waste basket
Bathroom waste basket

Miscellaneous

Laundry basket
Clothes hangers, shirts, pants, ties
Wine rack
First aid kit
Sewing kit
Smoke detector
Carbon Monoxide detector
Fire extinguisher
Full length mirror
Tool kit, hammer,screw drivers
Hardware, nails,drywall screws,picture hanging hooks
Extension cords

Mark Nash's fourth real estate book, "1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home" (2005), and working as a real estate broker in Chicago are the foundation for his consumer-centric real estate perspective which has been featured on ABC-TV, CBS The Early Show, Bloomberg TV, CNN-TV, Chicago Sun Times & Tribune, Fidelity Investors Weekly, Dow Jones Market Watch, HGTVpro.com, MSNBC.com, The New York Times, Realty Times, Universal Press Syndicate and USA Today.