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Homestead | New Home Essentials
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We bought a house! Here's some of the things we've bought to turn this into our home.
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Home Security & Safety
 
Cleaning
 
Lawn Care
 
Living Room
 
Entry Way
 
Kitchen

Home Security & Safety

I'm a huge techie and we LOVE our Google home system so we added on some cameras for indoor and outdoor

 
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Perfect to go anywhere even if there is no nearby outlet!
Google Nest Cam Outdoor or Indoor, Battery
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Works exclusively with the nest Camera and keeps it powered even through heavy use days
Wasserstein Solar Panel Charger for Nest Cam
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Great for watching package deliveries and guests
Google Nest Doorbell 2K Video Gemini
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Our manufactured home did not come wired with a doorbell or chime so this was the perfect addition to make it feel like a traditional home
Wireless Doorbell Chime for Google Nest
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It get's super dark our in the rural areas so we got a floodlight camer to add to our security system
Google Nest Cam with Floodlight - Outdoor
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You can never be too careful! Always keep this and make sure everyone in the household knows where it is and how to use it!
Kidde Basic 110 Fire Extinguisher 1-A:10-B:C
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many options for heigh but don't risk a fall trying to risk mounting or getting things down.
HBTower 4 Step Foldable Ladder with Anti-Slip Pedal
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Leaks happen when you least expect it!These are a great safety procaustion to keep in rooms where a leak may be possible.
GoveeLife Smart Water Leak Detector 5 Pack
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Cleaning

The best home maintenance starts with a clean home! We deep clean once a week and spot clean through the day as needed.

 
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We're going from 1 bathroom to 3- so we'll need more cleaning supplies and it's more convenient for each bathroom to have their own.
MR.SIGA Toilet Plunger & Brush Set, Black
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Sponges are super versitale- and we are rough on them so I always keep a backstock
Scrub Daddy & Mommy Kitchen Sponges 8 Pack
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Another option for sponges!Also strong and super versatile
HOMEXCEL 24-Pack Non-Scratch Kitchen Sponges
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Great heavy duty cleaner!A little goes a long way!
Comet Powder Cleanser with Bleach Kit
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Great for outdoor cleanup or gathering trash from room to room on a deep cleaning day!
Hefty Load & Carry 42 Gal Trash Bags, 26ct
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Kids and pets are messy!these make wiping down surfaces super quick and easy!
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Sponge, 12ct
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I'm a Tide Girly, I use hygenic clean for our clothes and cloth diapers and free/clear for baby items
Laundry Detergent-Tide
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We've had our tineco for years and LOVE IT!
Tineco Floor ONE i5 Stretch Wet Dry Vacuum
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This was a splurge but as a mom of 3 with a newborn I find this essential for day to day hands off cleaning.
Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop RV3020XE
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Tall bags for kitchen trash cans!
Amazon Basics 13 Gallon Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, 200 Count
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Lawn Care

All things outdoors, lawn care and pest control

 
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I hate bugs! We set some of this stuff house before bringing in our manufactured home.
First Saturday Lime Insect Deterrent - Monthly Shield
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Perfect for spreading grass seed, weed & pest control products and more!
Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard DLX Broadcast Spreader
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Prevent those weeds from coming through1
Scotts Halts Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer
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Ideal grass seeds for southern lawns that get a lot of sun
Pennington Bermudagrass Grass Seed
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Mixed it in with the grass seed and spread it across the lawn for best results
Scotts Turf Builder Starter Fertilizer for New Grass
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Same one we use, also available at Home Depot!
Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Push Broadcast Spreader Holds up to 5,000 sq. ft. for Seed, Fertilizer (Home Depot)
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Living Room

Turning this empty house into a cozy home

 
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We plan on doing a big built in with our 70" tv so this will fit great just below
60in Ultra-Thin Electric Fireplace Insert
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Joining in on the Boneless couch craze! Not looking to spend a whole lot when these are super comfy and look great!
Shintenchi 103" L-Shaped Modular Sofa Set
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I work from home and would love a coffe table with storage that I could also use as a desk without breaking my back bending over.
Coffee Table- many options available
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Handy for pluggin in multiple thing in your entertainmain center or around the home
Surge Protector Power Strip 5 Outlets 4 USB
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Entry Way

Making the entry way welcoming but also functional

 
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My husband works with mug and our kids and pets constantly drag in dirty. We got the big runners to go in the main entry and along our sliding glass door.
Muddy Mat® Super Absorbent Indoor Door Mat
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Nothing better than a big beautiful entryway table and this one is also super functional with lights and extra charging outlets!
47" Entryway Table with Socket & Sensor Light
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Kitchen

Starting with a clean and organized kitchen to help mitigate clutty and mess down the road

 
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It may be a bit extra given that these are brand new cabinets and drawers but I want to keep them clean and this will definetly help!
Non-Slip Thickened Shelf & Drawer Liner
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Love our Prokeeper food storage containers!
Progressive ProKeeper+ 9 Piece Clear Baker's Food Storage Container Set with Accessories, Grey - Walmart.com
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More Prokeeper containers but hese are for ceral or granola! We have so many of these!
ProKeeper 3-Quart Airtight Cereal Keeper
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I tend to buy in bulk so I love these for storing our pasta noodles after we open the box
ProKeeper Clear Pasta Keeper with Airtight Seal
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Don't judge, but I use this for our powder mashed potato mix, I also buy that in bulk because we use it a lot and I don't have time to make real mashed potatoes
ProKeeper 2.5-Quart Grain Storage Container
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Silverware Organizer is a must! There's plenty of styles and options
Natural 5 Compartment Flatware Drawer Organizer Brown - Brightroom™: Silverware & Utensils Holder, In-Drawer Storage
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Drawer organizer from amazon! super affordable!
Lifewit Expandable Silverware Organizer Tray
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Tools

Here's some handy tools to keep around for home projects, decorating and furniture assembly.

 
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My husband and I are TERRIBLE at finding a stud to mount things, I think they like to hide from us. NOT THIS TIME!!
Ryobi-Whole Stud Finder (Home Depot)
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Super Handy for DIY home renovations! I plan on redoing some trim in our bedrooms
ONE+ 18V 18-Gauge Cordless AirStrike Brad Nailer with 2.0 Ah HIGH PERFORMANCE Battery
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Stud finder option on Amazon!
PREXISO 2-in-1 Stud Finder & Laser Level
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Super handy for mounting things around the house!
ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/4 in. Impact Driver Kit with Compact Battery and Charger
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One of the most used tools!Great for assembling furniture or small tasks
Rechargeable Electric Screw Driver- Many Styles (Home Depot)
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Power Outtages Happen- be prepared and keep them charged!
TrixHub 2 Pack Rechargeable Flashlights USB-C
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If you tend to forget to charge batteries these are great- but make sure you keep plenty of batteries for these and other things!
Staaricc 6Pack Mini LED Flashlights 1000L
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If you're not picky about brand these are great and reliable batteries and super inexpensive! Stock up!
Amazon Basics AAA Alkaline Batteries, 36-Count
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Super handy to keep all batteries in one go-to spot and well organized.
Amazon Basics Battery Storage Case w/ Tester
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