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22 Home Essentials Everyone Needs in 2025: Smart, Safe & Stress-Free Living
22 items
By
Milos Vuckovic
After years of testing and refining my own space, here’s my ultimate list of must-have home essentials, from tech upgrades to hidden lifesavers.
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Smart Home Staples
Air Quality & Health
Cleaning Powerhouses
Safety & Security
Kitchen Must-Haves
Comfort & Convenience
Smart Home Staples
Control lights, check weather, and stream recipes hands-free. My kitchen MVP
Nest Hub 7” Smart Touchscreen Display with Google Assistant (2nd ...
Set mood lighting for movie nights or wake-up routines. Alexa/Google compatible
Smart LED light bulbs | Philips Hue
Cuts energy bills by 23% and auto-adjusts temps. Genius for busy households
Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostats - Ecobee
Air Quality & Health
Removes allergens and tracks air quality in real time. Lifesaver for pet owners
Dyson Purifier Cool TP07
Silent, compact, and prevents dry skin during winter. Perfect for bedrooms
LV-H132 Personal Air Purifier - Levoit
Destroys viruses and mold spores. Ideal for small apartments
Air Mini+ Purifier | The Best PECO-HEPA Air Cleaner for Bedrooms
Cleaning Powerhouses
Self-emptying + avoids pet messes. My floors have never been cleaner
Roomba® j7+ Top-Rated Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum
Laser reveals hidden dust. The Ferrari of vacuums
Shop all Dyson V15 Detect™ cordless vacuums
Sanitizes floors without chemicals. Great for homes with kids
PowerFresh® Steam Mops - BISSELL
Safety & Security
HD video + two-way talk. Deters porch pirates like a champ
Ring Doorbell Pro
Sends phone alerts if danger’s detected. Sleeker than old-school alarms
Nest Protect Smoke Alarm
Compact but powerful. Mount it in the kitchen ASAP
Fire Extinguisher for Home
Kitchen Must-Haves
Crispy fries, roasted veggies, and even bakes cakes. Saves counter space!
Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 8-qt. 2-Basket Air Fryer
Grinds beans for espresso to French press. Coffee snob approved
Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
Microwave-safe, leakproof, and lasts forever. No more stained plastic
Glass Food Storage - Pyrex
Comfort & Convenience
Silky-soft 480-thread-count sheets. Hotel vibes at home
Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set - Brooklinen
Keeps drinks hot/cold for hours. Survives drops and dishwashers
YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler with MagSlider Lid
Whisper-quiet airflow for summer nights. Has 8 speed settings
Honeywell QuietSet Whole Room Tower Fan-Black
Organization & Tools
Stackable, clear bins for clutter-free closets. Label-friendly lids
Storage Bins
Fixes loose handles, outlets, and furniture. No more handyman calls!
Replacement Best Precision Screwdriver Set (Bst-8800) (10 In 1)
12 outlets + USB ports. Saves my home office from cord chaos
First-Class Surge Protector Power Strip - Anker US
Hidden Lifesavers
Removes 99% of lead and chlorine. Tap water tastes bottled-clean
Water Pitchers - Brita
