Single guys living alone.

Do you have all those small things to help you maintain yourself and your household?
You know the things like a sewing kit for minor repairs. A small toolbox for maintenance, screwdriver, spanner, etc. Torch, spare batteries, first aid kit.
Plus some what I consider a necessity, Vacuum Cleaner, Washing Machine.
What would you add to the list?

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Much yet not all of that. The owners have mentioned on setting up a washing machine. Yet that has been over a year. Vacuum cleaner I need, yet there is only a small 8x10 foot carpet around my couch area, that I put in myself.

Some small tools you mentioned, like a torch, I lost in moving here. Actually lost most of my tools and only have two toolboxes.

Additional stuff that I do have:
Cook wear and dishes I have plenty of, as well as cooking appliances.

Tools like auto diagnostic, soldering iron, multimeters and such I have.

Racks for the tools. Book cases for books I have and take that as a necessity.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Gusman Should mention another necessity.

Rechargeable battery charger. I have two for old style batteries and small lithium batteries.

With the thousands of wind turbines around here there isn't likely to be any serious electricity problems.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@DeWayfarer True. I used to have one but where it went to?
The only battery-operated things I have now are two remote controls and the torch.
The torch has never been needed in 2 years since I replaced the batteries in Nov 2023.
Still works.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Gusman oh you mean a flashlight. Was thinking a literal torch for brazing. That is what I lost.

Cellphones have flashlights BTW.

Here code enforcement requires batteries for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

My chargers can charge even 9volt batteries.