Adulting 101: 21 must-haves for every first home
By kgrzegorczyk
Last updated: Jun 16 at 4:42 PM (GMT+0000)
This starter tool kit is the first thing every new homeowner forgets to buy.
Cartman 39-Piece Household Tool Kit
The one box that handled every day-one fix — flat-pack furniture, a loose cabinet hinge, a picture that needed hanging. Compact case, real screwdrivers (not the giveaway kind), and a ratchet set that's seen actual use.
List Price: $29.99
Deal Price: See Target.com
This cordless vacuum replaced our broom, dustpan, and excuses. It’s $40 off.
Tineco A11 Cordless Stick Vacuum
Two editors own this. One uses it more than her old plug-in. Light enough for stairs, converts to a handheld for the car, and the battery clears a one-bedroom on a single charge. The wall dock keeps it off the floor.
List Price: $199.00
Deal Price: See Target.com
The starter cookware set that beat sets twice its price. Stock is moving fast.
T-fal 12-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set
We cooked through three budget sets. This one's nonstick survived metal-utensil abuse longest, and the included lids and utensils mean you're not back at the store the next day. Dishwasher-safe and oven-safe to 350°F.
List Price: $89.99
Deal Price: See Target.com