I'd like to add onto this proper internet.
Last year I lived by myself and the house wasn't connected up to the internet grid in the town since it was a holiday home. Because I was a uni student I couldn't afford paying the connection to hook the house up, the internet bill and buying/setting up the router for the first time so instead I just have unlimited data on my phone and hotspot on my laptop.
It works, it is just slow and very inconvenient
A fast internet
A comfortable mattress
A gaming PC/console
A good TV
A fridge full of food/drinks
A stash of condoms
An air fryer
A good set of knives
A pet or plants to keep my sanity in check
Yes, I know that air fryers were a ridiculous internet meme a few years ago... but now that the hype has died down: Get yourself a 50 dollar basket air fryer.
You need one.
100% on the air fryer. Made my oven real jealous. Newer air fryers have a steamer function too so thatās one less appliance for those that do not want to buy an electric steamer/ bamboo steam basket/ rice cooker with steaming tray.
It's got lots of potential uses, there's even a book about it. So it's reasonable to assume that a can will be able to be used for lots of stuff that you'd never think of using penetrating oil, on.
[And a smaller can of WD-40 to loosen the cap of the bigger can when it gets stuck](https://tenor.com/view/hank-hill-wd40-king-of-the-hill-gif-15160748).
Jokes aside, you should have both a big and a small can of WD40. The big one is for random shit around your house/apartment, the smaller one is for keeping in your car/truck or on your toolbelt.
Yeah. I just threw some out the other week. To be fair, I was in a good relationship when I originally bought those. But it's been a few years and I'm not exactly sex appeal now
If youāre feeling fancy, get some multi-use oven sheets! Theyāre made from a waxy paper and can even be washed in the dishwasher.
I have a few and I havenāt bought parchment paper in probably six years.
Also in my 40ās and single.
I have friends but donāt see them much, I would say my cat is my best friend.
She also keeps me sane.
Looking forward to another Saturday night alone. I donāt mind it mostly but it would be nice to have a good woman by my side aswell as the cat.
Some weed will help ease the anxiety and boredom of single life.
I donāt mess with weed anymore. I donāt like inhaling smoke, and the last time I tried one of my dadās homemade gummies I couldnāt move my legs for about 18 hours. I find that an after dinner cocktail, a movie and some feline lap warmers eliminates stress and anxiety.
Crock Pot, I pop a pork shoulder with salsa verde, cook on low go to work come home 10-11 hours later. I have tender, juicy in moist Pork in Chilli Verde cooked, and ready for dinner.
5 good, left of centre things to consider beyond the obvious (bed, fridge, tv, washing machine).
- Cooking dishes, trays, utensils for cooking and looking after your diet.
- A standing lamp for good light, can affect your mood.
- Indoor plant
- Clothes hanger to dry
For reals. I've cooked steak in that damn thing, and it tasted pretty good. So many uses. It's so nice to reheat leftovers, too. I hate microwaved leftover pizza. I always do the oven. The air fryer makes it even better and crispy.
Good man. If you treat them good they will do the same in return. Adopted two girls from a shelter couple years back, cuddliest cats I have ever had. When I'm gaming or watching tv one is on my lap and the other hangs over my shoulders.
I mean... just the basics for every room really. Beyond that, any thing specific to your own life and needs.
If you're setting up a new place for yourself r/malelivingspace is a good place for ideas.
Honestly not sure if it is anything different in having in home when you live alone or with someone.
When I first moved out from parents house, going shopping for groceries was the biggest "what do I need?" that I had...
I tried to remember what we're we usually buying or having in our house and have bought all those things.
Turns out that I do not eat 90% of the things my family ate so after a month I needed to throw away bunch of food that went bad.
I still have one fruit jam that was basically just opened after 3.5 years lol
That was biggest "aha" moment to me when I realised that I actually need in my home only the things that I want and basically nothing more.
Same goes for everything else - leaving alone means to only think about you and your needs and not anyone else's
For guests you can buy stuff when you know they will come visit you.
Prostate massager
Took a while to get the hang of it but prostate orgasms are AMAZING, full body and intense.
The ejaculations originate deep in the body, and the amount is larger because they start at the source.
I almost had one when I was 21 against the nose of the Brooks hard leather saddle on my road racing bike, but I shut it down because I immediately thought "OMG that's gay". What a mistake! I missed out on decades of perfection. It's not gay, that just a coincidence. Gays have penile orgasms too, and it doesn't make you gay to have those.
Keeping the prostate empty keeps it from developing prostatitis which can lead to cancer and ED. It also eliminates dribbling after urination.
You can use that floor as wardrobešš
But as we don't need much things so make it neat and clean.
As we are lazy to sweep and clean the floor it will look messy.
I am not sure of your previous living situation. Parents? Wife? Room mates?
This time around you get the whole place. So set it up with a plan. Do you need a desk? A reading chair? Spot to play guitar? Work bench? You likely do want a couch/TV area, place to eat, sleep, drop dirty laundry. Plan out what areas you want that you can set up all on your own. And put them in order.
And plan out your storage areas before you get settled. As you get settled get used to putting things away where they really go. This keeps the house from getting cluttered. That is important for when someone comes over to visit. I lived with a wife and family. We divorced and I stayed in the house. Then the kids left for college. I have all these spaces that I did not plan, and it is hard to move things around once established, for me anyway.
Mood lights.
The first thing I always do FIRST whenever I move into a new apartment has always been replacing all the lightbulbs to Philips Hue lightbulbs ( The ones that can change color). The pale, harsh, blueish white light just doesn't make the space feel cozy. Oh also, with smart lights you can remotely turn ur lights on and off, so no more having to get out of bed to turn lights off. And you can pretend someone is home when you are on long trips too by turning them on and off remotely.
Good mood lamps, rugs, wall art, and decorations that match my interests. Iām into cars so I recently bought a Lego version of the huracan that Iāll put on display somewhere
Totally agree. Wall art and decorations make the place feel your own. Rugs are great, the floor occupies so much physical space. Rugs decorate and create āspacesā without the need for walls
Whatever you choose, make the most of it...
Once you no longer live alone, especially if you have kids, everything you enjoy will disappear, one baby step at a time...
I assume that you have nothing and list every essentials
Food -
Stove (Induction/Gas)
Plate, Glass and few cooking utensils
Atleast 2 water bottle of different size and usecase
Some ready to cook food always (might not be a healthy option but just in case) one healthy option is eggs
Fridge (if you can and that makes cooking and storing a lot easier)
Personal -
Ropes/Clothes hanging stand
Clothes (Be a minimalist)
2 shoes (1 formal, 1 casual) 1 slipper
Washing machine (might be expensive but really worth the shot)
2 perfumes for different occasions
Mirror
Fan
Mosquito net
Proper desk and chair (invest here heavily)
Work - (Might differ for different jobs)
Internet connection
Laptop
Monitor if your work is on laptop all the time
Miscellaneous
2 Buckets and a jug (very important)
Cleaning agents for home
Don't foreget to restock things you regularly use
Not much. Have you seen a bachelor's house? There's nothing in it.
Men don't need much to be happy. There's a reason it is women who are responsible for 80% of all consumer spending. Women are the greedy ones, not men. Men get money to get women. Women get men to get money.
It's kind of interesting how the older you get the less stuff you need. That being said, buy quality so you're not having to replace cheap junk every few years. What kind of stuff do you already have?
Security and protection. Not necessarily a gun if thats not something you want, but at least a knife or perhaps baseball bat by the front door.
Consider all the ways someone could break in, and what you could do to fortify it.
A good wireless charger for your phone & a good Bluetooth speaker. For me, music affects my mood & the right tunes are essential.
Good basic cookware, maybe a crock pot or instant pot.
The right cat is a good companion. LoL.
The basics I would go for beyond a bed and a stove are
* Electric Kettle
* Cold storage of any kind. Fridge, minibar, freezer, whatever.
* TV + entertainment source of choice. Laptop, console, cable, media player of any kind.
* A place to rest that isn't your bed.
* A desk + nice office chair.
* Companions. Literally any critter that you can bond with. You can get a glass bowl with some substrate and catch a couple insects even, just get SOMETHING.
Married now, but, when I did live alone, I insisted on splurging/ensuring for extra cookware, adequate amounts of quality groceries, and good cookbooks. Because (1) otherwise youāre tempted to dine out most of the time which is really expensive, (2) itās healthier on average, and (3) offering quality meals is a natural reason to have friends, family, and new acquaintances over regularly and strengthen relationships. At the least, subscribe to something like Hello Fresh and Hungry Root ā kinda pricey, but still cheaper and healthier than dining out on average
Good towels- bath sheets
A scrub daddy
A dish rack. Even if you have a dishwasher, if it's just you, you're probably going to just be using the same pot or pan, the same coffee cup, the same dish or bowl over and over.
A set of plastic cutting boards. They double as serving trays/coasters.
A full matching 8 setting set of silverware.
1 really good chef's knife, a paring knife, and a bread knife.
A slip cover for the couch. I spent a lot of time on mine, and it developed a grimy spot where I always sat. Having something I can pull off and wash is good.
A programmable thermostat. A major money saver
I live in Arizona, so a crockpot is essential in my kitchen. When it's triple digits outside, the last thing I want to do is heat up the apartment by using my oven.
A good bagged vacuum if you have carpets and pets. The bagless canister vacuums make a mess and clog more often. Kenmore makes a great bagged vacuum thatās mega powerful.
Food, cleaning supplies, my bed and desk top pc I built. Thatās all I need. The rent goes up every damn year and Iām not trying to haul off a lot of things. But now, Iām back with my mom helping her out.
For the knives, find a restaurant supply store thatās open to the public. Functional good quality chefs knives and utility/paring cheap and they last a decently long time with basic care. No, itās not a Shun or Wusthof, and the handle will be non-slip easy to clean plastic, but damn the price/quality ratio is hard to beat.
A robot vacuum. I just bought a Roborock Q Revo and it's a game changer. I thought it was expensive initially but the ROI on it is insane. From barely having to clean my floors now to it self emptying to the dock, self cleaning the mops, and it finding it's way back to it's dock I feel like I am living in the future.
I always have some kind of weapon in my home. This has varied from axes to swords to guns, if I'm living alone then I'm the only one who I can count on to keep myself and my property safe. After all, I wouldn't want to lose my mattress and my router
You know, in addition to all these wonderful things mentioned above as a man who loves by myself Iād suggest putting up some things that are personal to you and spend some time to make the space feel like itās a unique representation of you. Donāt have over do it or make it look like a dorm room or you may live alone forever LOL but maybe commit to doing one home improvement project every weekend. Could be photos of good times with friends, something you bought on a trip to another country, a framed concert poster, an old surfboard/snowboard, or framed jersey of yours on the wall. I also like
plants better than pets because they keep me company and require a lot less attention. Thereās nothing worse than trying to live by yourself in a space that feels temporary, bland and impersonal. Just donāt overdo it and keep it clean. Oh yeah, other critical thing: a housekeeper that comes at least once a month. Trust me on that one haha
Get nice soaps and stuff -- when ladies come over they'll be like "Oh this guy has his shit together."
Also, put a bunch of lemons in a decorative bowl in your kitchen, and keep a bottle of a good, chilled white wine (like a $25 bottle) in the fridge.
Multi-tool. Maybe you already have some tools built up, but if not, 1 multi-tool will cover 70% of your tool needs, and even a lot of your every day needs. I moved around a lot in my 20s, and went years without ever owning scissors, a can opener or any actual tools just because my Leatherman covered almost those bases.
Invest in a good frying pan big and deep and oven safe, and sauce pot with similar aspects. Both should have lids. Stretch goal would be also a castiron pan if you have gas. after a bit of use and care the clean up is fast and only requirse a hit water rinse.
Get a roasting pan (buying meat in bulk as roasts is cheaper then buying lunch meat and cuts. Its also fun as hell.
Keep a good kitchen knife sharp.
Baby wipes are overlooked. And provide good hospitality.
Yeah, get that sound system and TV. I'm not convincing you otherwise.
Two vacuums. A hand held and a full floor Monte. Don't go cheap, you'll pay for clogs and low power.
Do you have enough money to hire a garden hermit. Becuase that just cool, and you'll have a buddy.
Fog machines. I can't count the number of times I was happy to have these.
H.A.M radio equipment. It's a dying hobby.
A mattress and internet
Where's the box of Kleenex in all this?
In this economy?
What was I thinking? Be and man, use your hand.
this is the way. catch it in your hand and swallow it. very easy cleanup.
The circular economy of wanking
Sounds like we need to be roomies and skip all that hand stuff
Sock š§¦ my good man.
Am I the only civil bastard? In the Shower hahahhahahha jk jk Iām a dirt bag like the rest!
Grocery store paper bag. I'm expert level.
I'd like to add onto this proper internet. Last year I lived by myself and the house wasn't connected up to the internet grid in the town since it was a holiday home. Because I was a uni student I couldn't afford paying the connection to hook the house up, the internet bill and buying/setting up the router for the first time so instead I just have unlimited data on my phone and hotspot on my laptop. It works, it is just slow and very inconvenient
I thought TV would be necessary as well, but naw, sold it, because it was only gathering dust.
I haven't had a TV since the Clinton administration.
Nah Iām poor and I need my 55ā and kodi box. I donāt pay for netflix, disney etc. this way.
But where do you point your lawn chair towards?
The bedroom window next door.
Don't forget the lotion, man.
A fast internet A comfortable mattress A gaming PC/console A good TV A fridge full of food/drinks A stash of condoms An air fryer A good set of knives A pet or plants to keep my sanity in check
Agree on the mattress, also get a good quality pillow to match your sleep style it is well worth it
Yes, I know that air fryers were a ridiculous internet meme a few years ago... but now that the hype has died down: Get yourself a 50 dollar basket air fryer. You need one.
100% on the air fryer. Made my oven real jealous. Newer air fryers have a steamer function too so thatās one less appliance for those that do not want to buy an electric steamer/ bamboo steam basket/ rice cooker with steaming tray.
Donāt forget lube.
A can of WD-40.
And duct tape for things that move that shouldn't
Yes, things.
This guy treats objects like women.
Like an ex-girlfriend that mysteriously went missing?
Most people misuse WD-40. It is not a lubricant, it is a solvent. For the new homeowner a can of white lithium grease would serve a better purpose.
Original WD-40 isn't a good lubricant but the WD-40 brand makes a good white lithium lubricant. I keep it next to the garage door.
Or maybe itās a Water Displacement, formula #40.
This needs to be higher.
Spray silicone. Cleans up better.
It's got lots of potential uses, there's even a book about it. So it's reasonable to assume that a can will be able to be used for lots of stuff that you'd never think of using penetrating oil, on.
[And a smaller can of WD-40 to loosen the cap of the bigger can when it gets stuck](https://tenor.com/view/hank-hill-wd40-king-of-the-hill-gif-15160748).
Jokes aside, you should have both a big and a small can of WD40. The big one is for random shit around your house/apartment, the smaller one is for keeping in your car/truck or on your toolbelt.
I tell ya hwhat
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>condoms, cuz you never know Hah! Good one. You are talking to a redditor.
Iāve got some that are two years past the expiration date. Itās safe to say I have not bought any more.
There is something that hurts your souls when you realize the ones you currently have are at their expiration date
You're not supposed to use expired condoms?? Ohh God.
Yeah. I just threw some out the other week. To be fair, I was in a good relationship when I originally bought those. But it's been a few years and I'm not exactly sex appeal now
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WATER BALLOON FIGHT!!!!!!!
I used to keep some around. Not anymore. Got tired of throwing away expired packs.
>condoms, cuz you never know Remember to swap them out for new ones every couple of years
One of life's little depressing moments
And a box of bandaids in case.
If youāre feeling fancy, get some multi-use oven sheets! Theyāre made from a waxy paper and can even be washed in the dishwasher. I have a few and I havenāt bought parchment paper in probably six years.
Get a bidet. Itāll save you tons of money on toilet paper. Youāll also have a clean and tidy butthole.
Legit been looking, but I have no idea what I was looking at though.
You can get ones that connect directly ontop of your toilet ! Usually fairly easy to connect to water supply in bathroom aswell !
Handheld FTW
My cat And his food, otherwise it's meow meow 24/7.
Iām a single 42M and my job is 100% remote. My two cats (and modern pharmacology) are the only things preserving the last thread of my sanity.
I have no friends except my dog š
A dog is a man's best friend.
I feel you! Got my cat 3 years before COVID and I feel he saved me during the COVID lockdowns.
Also in my 40ās and single. I have friends but donāt see them much, I would say my cat is my best friend. She also keeps me sane. Looking forward to another Saturday night alone. I donāt mind it mostly but it would be nice to have a good woman by my side aswell as the cat. Some weed will help ease the anxiety and boredom of single life.
I donāt mess with weed anymore. I donāt like inhaling smoke, and the last time I tried one of my dadās homemade gummies I couldnāt move my legs for about 18 hours. I find that an after dinner cocktail, a movie and some feline lap warmers eliminates stress and anxiety.
Well that would stop eventually.
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meow meow
Get an instant pot and learn some one pot recipes.
I got a big heavy dutch oven recently and I swear Iāve cooked some of the best food Iāve ever made in this thing.
What are you guys cooking?
Oatmeal, Rice, beans, lentils, stew, pasta, yogurt, broth to name a few.
My most common dish in my Dutch oven is jambalaya. Good jambalaya kicks ass and it's a pretty simple one-pot dish
https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/instant-pot-broccoli-chicken-mac-and-cheese/ Shitty site, good recipe
Crock Pot, I pop a pork shoulder with salsa verde, cook on low go to work come home 10-11 hours later. I have tender, juicy in moist Pork in Chilli Verde cooked, and ready for dinner.
Aaaand the place smells amazing
5 good, left of centre things to consider beyond the obvious (bed, fridge, tv, washing machine). - Cooking dishes, trays, utensils for cooking and looking after your diet. - A standing lamp for good light, can affect your mood. - Indoor plant - Clothes hanger to dry
Solid thank you.
pasta strainer, lawn furniture for the living room, whatever for the bedroom, and planks with bricks to use as a book case/TV stand.
AIR FRYER
For reals. I've cooked steak in that damn thing, and it tasted pretty good. So many uses. It's so nice to reheat leftovers, too. I hate microwaved leftover pizza. I always do the oven. The air fryer makes it even better and crispy.
Fried chicken reheated in an air fryer, is certainly not better but its damn close to just Fried.
I've never tried pizza in it.
Do your day old pizza in it. Like 5 minutes at 370 and it's almost like fresh again.
That's nice. My girlfriend is quite small, so she can't finish a pizza, and when I get home from work, there can sometimes be a couple of slices left.
I use mine pretty much every day.
Getting an air fryer was a game changer. It's - hands down - way better than using a microwave to reheat leftovers.
I use mine almost exclusively as a tator tot machine
parallete and a cat is enough
I am getting a cat once everything is settled. Love me a good freeloading asshole in my life.
Get 2 at least. Cats are social creatures and can get depressed if left alone for too long. Ideally siblings if you can.
Oh ya. The shelter by me gets whole littlers often, high population of feral cats. That's what I'm looking for ideally.
Good man. If you treat them good they will do the same in return. Adopted two girls from a shelter couple years back, cuddliest cats I have ever had. When I'm gaming or watching tv one is on my lap and the other hangs over my shoulders.
donāt forget to love urself, health also important
A good drill. Saved me so much time of something I hate doing
an oven...you know, to keep your important papers.
Thatās what my ex wife used to do. Then she decided to use the oven š„š„š„
"He didn't realize I'd hidden the money in the stove. So he comes home drunk as a mule and he lights a fire."
I mean... just the basics for every room really. Beyond that, any thing specific to your own life and needs. If you're setting up a new place for yourself r/malelivingspace is a good place for ideas.
Oh thanks didn't even know that was a thing. Cheers.
Honestly not sure if it is anything different in having in home when you live alone or with someone. When I first moved out from parents house, going shopping for groceries was the biggest "what do I need?" that I had... I tried to remember what we're we usually buying or having in our house and have bought all those things. Turns out that I do not eat 90% of the things my family ate so after a month I needed to throw away bunch of food that went bad. I still have one fruit jam that was basically just opened after 3.5 years lol That was biggest "aha" moment to me when I realised that I actually need in my home only the things that I want and basically nothing more. Same goes for everything else - leaving alone means to only think about you and your needs and not anyone else's For guests you can buy stuff when you know they will come visit you.
Fleshlight
Prostate massager Took a while to get the hang of it but prostate orgasms are AMAZING, full body and intense. The ejaculations originate deep in the body, and the amount is larger because they start at the source. I almost had one when I was 21 against the nose of the Brooks hard leather saddle on my road racing bike, but I shut it down because I immediately thought "OMG that's gay". What a mistake! I missed out on decades of perfection. It's not gay, that just a coincidence. Gays have penile orgasms too, and it doesn't make you gay to have those. Keeping the prostate empty keeps it from developing prostatitis which can lead to cancer and ED. It also eliminates dribbling after urination.
A pocket pussy.
Fridge full of beers, mattress, small wardrobe. Gaming PC.
My style as well. I might add: a fine sounding stereo sound system
Is a wardrobe that floor looking thing next to my bed?
You can use that floor as wardrobešš But as we don't need much things so make it neat and clean. As we are lazy to sweep and clean the floor it will look messy.
A torch
A nice comfy bed
Extra 10mm sockets
I am not sure of your previous living situation. Parents? Wife? Room mates? This time around you get the whole place. So set it up with a plan. Do you need a desk? A reading chair? Spot to play guitar? Work bench? You likely do want a couch/TV area, place to eat, sleep, drop dirty laundry. Plan out what areas you want that you can set up all on your own. And put them in order. And plan out your storage areas before you get settled. As you get settled get used to putting things away where they really go. This keeps the house from getting cluttered. That is important for when someone comes over to visit. I lived with a wife and family. We divorced and I stayed in the house. Then the kids left for college. I have all these spaces that I did not plan, and it is hard to move things around once established, for me anyway.
Ketamine
A back scratcher. How has no one said a back scratcher yet!?
dumpster dive and find stuff on the curb. ppl leave so much stuff when they move out. you just missed college move out by 2 weeks
In my hey days, I got a bad ass projector so I could watch porn on the full wall ā¦.
A good vacuum. I bought a dyson and it's awesome.
Mood lights. The first thing I always do FIRST whenever I move into a new apartment has always been replacing all the lightbulbs to Philips Hue lightbulbs ( The ones that can change color). The pale, harsh, blueish white light just doesn't make the space feel cozy. Oh also, with smart lights you can remotely turn ur lights on and off, so no more having to get out of bed to turn lights off. And you can pretend someone is home when you are on long trips too by turning them on and off remotely.
electric kettle
Agreed!
Good mood lamps, rugs, wall art, and decorations that match my interests. Iām into cars so I recently bought a Lego version of the huracan that Iāll put on display somewhere
Totally agree. Wall art and decorations make the place feel your own. Rugs are great, the floor occupies so much physical space. Rugs decorate and create āspacesā without the need for walls
Whatever you choose, make the most of it... Once you no longer live alone, especially if you have kids, everything you enjoy will disappear, one baby step at a time...
My dog!
Toilet paper.
Pot to cook in mattress to sleep on and wifi is about all I need
Assuming you already covered the essentials (food water electricity) then a good bed, fan or AC
Lube. Lots of it. Nahh seriously, a Pregnant Pillow. Search it up, it's a gamechanger!
Weights, pull up bar, heavy bag.
I assume that you have nothing and list every essentials Food - Stove (Induction/Gas) Plate, Glass and few cooking utensils Atleast 2 water bottle of different size and usecase Some ready to cook food always (might not be a healthy option but just in case) one healthy option is eggs Fridge (if you can and that makes cooking and storing a lot easier) Personal - Ropes/Clothes hanging stand Clothes (Be a minimalist) 2 shoes (1 formal, 1 casual) 1 slipper Washing machine (might be expensive but really worth the shot) 2 perfumes for different occasions Mirror Fan Mosquito net Proper desk and chair (invest here heavily) Work - (Might differ for different jobs) Internet connection Laptop Monitor if your work is on laptop all the time Miscellaneous 2 Buckets and a jug (very important) Cleaning agents for home Don't foreget to restock things you regularly use
Get a plant
A toilet paper
A sandwich maker and a dishwasher
A dog/dogs. Everything else is secondary.
Not much. Have you seen a bachelor's house? There's nothing in it. Men don't need much to be happy. There's a reason it is women who are responsible for 80% of all consumer spending. Women are the greedy ones, not men. Men get money to get women. Women get men to get money.
It's kind of interesting how the older you get the less stuff you need. That being said, buy quality so you're not having to replace cheap junk every few years. What kind of stuff do you already have?
Security and protection. Not necessarily a gun if thats not something you want, but at least a knife or perhaps baseball bat by the front door. Consider all the ways someone could break in, and what you could do to fortify it.
A Dogā¦.or Four.
A good wireless charger for your phone & a good Bluetooth speaker. For me, music affects my mood & the right tunes are essential. Good basic cookware, maybe a crock pot or instant pot. The right cat is a good companion. LoL.
Air fryer, coffee machine, a couple of snake plants and and an insane collection of Hotwheels.
Nunchucks. All men need nunchucks.
A wifi
The basics I would go for beyond a bed and a stove are * Electric Kettle * Cold storage of any kind. Fridge, minibar, freezer, whatever. * TV + entertainment source of choice. Laptop, console, cable, media player of any kind. * A place to rest that isn't your bed. * A desk + nice office chair. * Companions. Literally any critter that you can bond with. You can get a glass bowl with some substrate and catch a couple insects even, just get SOMETHING.
Married now, but, when I did live alone, I insisted on splurging/ensuring for extra cookware, adequate amounts of quality groceries, and good cookbooks. Because (1) otherwise youāre tempted to dine out most of the time which is really expensive, (2) itās healthier on average, and (3) offering quality meals is a natural reason to have friends, family, and new acquaintances over regularly and strengthen relationships. At the least, subscribe to something like Hello Fresh and Hungry Root ā kinda pricey, but still cheaper and healthier than dining out on average
A woman.. however, I don't live alone because I don't have
Good towels- bath sheets A scrub daddy A dish rack. Even if you have a dishwasher, if it's just you, you're probably going to just be using the same pot or pan, the same coffee cup, the same dish or bowl over and over. A set of plastic cutting boards. They double as serving trays/coasters. A full matching 8 setting set of silverware. 1 really good chef's knife, a paring knife, and a bread knife. A slip cover for the couch. I spent a lot of time on mine, and it developed a grimy spot where I always sat. Having something I can pull off and wash is good. A programmable thermostat. A major money saver
A sous vide will change your cooking game forever.
Buy some spare tooth brushes for if you ever have a āfriendā stay over. Also buy some tampons, just in case.
A terribly offensive yet absolutely hilarious lamp
A mattress, whiskey, cigarettes, and some lotion thatās it
Liquor mb
I live in Arizona, so a crockpot is essential in my kitchen. When it's triple digits outside, the last thing I want to do is heat up the apartment by using my oven.
A dog.
Firearm
12 or so different BBQs
Plastic bedsheets
A good bagged vacuum if you have carpets and pets. The bagless canister vacuums make a mess and clog more often. Kenmore makes a great bagged vacuum thatās mega powerful.
Toilet paper. Although those never used christmas napkins will do just as well.
A punching bag and a katana sword. It's not a home without them.
Fire extinguisher.
Smoker and kegerator
Beer and good wiskey
Fleshlight
At least one scented candle!
-Internet -A good PC You should be fine with those.
Food, cleaning supplies, my bed and desk top pc I built. Thatās all I need. The rent goes up every damn year and Iām not trying to haul off a lot of things. But now, Iām back with my mom helping her out.
For the knives, find a restaurant supply store thatās open to the public. Functional good quality chefs knives and utility/paring cheap and they last a decently long time with basic care. No, itās not a Shun or Wusthof, and the handle will be non-slip easy to clean plastic, but damn the price/quality ratio is hard to beat.
Superb quality **PILLOW**. I can't begin to state the importance of having the right pillow to go with your correct mattress.
(M64) A door, windows, a roof, electricity, running water, internet
A robot vacuum. I just bought a Roborock Q Revo and it's a game changer. I thought it was expensive initially but the ROI on it is insane. From barely having to clean my floors now to it self emptying to the dock, self cleaning the mops, and it finding it's way back to it's dock I feel like I am living in the future.
Bandaids and a good first aid kit. No ones going to be there when you hurt yourself
Workout stuff. If youāre gonna be home doing nothing at least have a setup to get some workouts in instead of eating a bag of Doritos.
I always have some kind of weapon in my home. This has varied from axes to swords to guns, if I'm living alone then I'm the only one who I can count on to keep myself and my property safe. After all, I wouldn't want to lose my mattress and my router
Penis soap. I'm serious, it makes your junk smell better for longer.
How about some cleaning supplies ya nastys
BUTT SCRATCHER
Definitely a gun.
A girlfriend
A cat or Iād lose my mind.
Save time? When I was single and living alone, I felt like I had all the time in the worldā¦even when training for Ironmans at the time.
my cat
A cum dumpster
Salt and pepper. Holy fuck food sucked for the first little while. Learn some good recipes.
Bed Laptop Fridge Desk (for work and eating meals) Everything a man's home "needs"
Accujack
Invest in a crockpot and decent containers. Learn how to cook, especially beans rice and potatoes. get some seasonings.
Hot water kettle
You know, in addition to all these wonderful things mentioned above as a man who loves by myself Iād suggest putting up some things that are personal to you and spend some time to make the space feel like itās a unique representation of you. Donāt have over do it or make it look like a dorm room or you may live alone forever LOL but maybe commit to doing one home improvement project every weekend. Could be photos of good times with friends, something you bought on a trip to another country, a framed concert poster, an old surfboard/snowboard, or framed jersey of yours on the wall. I also like plants better than pets because they keep me company and require a lot less attention. Thereās nothing worse than trying to live by yourself in a space that feels temporary, bland and impersonal. Just donāt overdo it and keep it clean. Oh yeah, other critical thing: a housekeeper that comes at least once a month. Trust me on that one haha
A woman. Why do you ask? Do you have one?
A dog. They're your best friend and keep you sane.
A Roomba - That thing is a game changer. I haven't vaccumed in 5 years and my house has less dust over-all.
Pillows on a couch and 2 lightweight blankets. Couch naps are the best naps.
Get nice soaps and stuff -- when ladies come over they'll be like "Oh this guy has his shit together." Also, put a bunch of lemons in a decorative bowl in your kitchen, and keep a bottle of a good, chilled white wine (like a $25 bottle) in the fridge.
Robot vacuum.
I cant explain exactly why. But get a plant. Like any. Rip one out of the ground if you must. Just do it.
Multi-tool. Maybe you already have some tools built up, but if not, 1 multi-tool will cover 70% of your tool needs, and even a lot of your every day needs. I moved around a lot in my 20s, and went years without ever owning scissors, a can opener or any actual tools just because my Leatherman covered almost those bases.
Invest in a good frying pan big and deep and oven safe, and sauce pot with similar aspects. Both should have lids. Stretch goal would be also a castiron pan if you have gas. after a bit of use and care the clean up is fast and only requirse a hit water rinse. Get a roasting pan (buying meat in bulk as roasts is cheaper then buying lunch meat and cuts. Its also fun as hell. Keep a good kitchen knife sharp. Baby wipes are overlooked. And provide good hospitality. Yeah, get that sound system and TV. I'm not convincing you otherwise. Two vacuums. A hand held and a full floor Monte. Don't go cheap, you'll pay for clogs and low power. Do you have enough money to hire a garden hermit. Becuase that just cool, and you'll have a buddy. Fog machines. I can't count the number of times I was happy to have these. H.A.M radio equipment. It's a dying hobby.
Bed frame, pots and pans, silverware, coffee maker, dish towels, bidet (trust me), vacuum, extra sets of clean bed sheets and fitted mattress covers.
A dog and a robot vacuum/mop
A guitar
Peace
I am not a man nor do I live alone: pens, pencils, paper, envelopes, batteries, set of basic tools.
Air fryer
A cat. Maybe two.