26 Things You'll Want If You're Living Alone For The First Time And Can't Have Your Parents Just Fix/Solve Everything

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A small but well-stocked 39-piece tool set so you're always prepared to assemble furniture, fix broken eyeglasses, make bike repairs, and do any other quick-fix tasks that come up in this new adult era.
A beloved tub of pink cleaning paste for taking the guesswork out of choosing the best product for the job — this will perform small cleaning miracles on virtually any surface in your home without endless scrubbing. Try it out on those "forever" stains other solutions could never handle.
A genius WD-40 pen that packs all the squeak-quieting, lubricating powers of the tried-and-true formula in a precision-tip pen that's much easier to use and even easier to keep on hand for quick fixes, so you don't let that squeaky door live on for far too long.
A set of pastel "unbreakable" deep plates if your clumsy behavior has resulted in one too many shattered dishes. These minimalist beauties work for just about any meal you can dream up, are surprisingly lightweight, and are dishwasher- and microwave-safe.
A compact first aid kit because nothing's worse than taking a tumble or getting sick and realizing that you have no way to take care of yourself without parental help. Prepare for the worst and thank yourself later.
A miraculous automatic bleach toilet-cleaning system to send cleaner into the bowl with every flush, so when your mom drops in unexpectedly, you can dodge the "you need to be cleaning more" lecture.
A versatile chop, slice, and dice unit so you can stop being embarrassed about your subpar knife skills and drastically *cut* down on food prep and cleanup time with interchangeable blades that can be popped into the dishwasher. You've been around long enough to know you never want to chop an onion by hand again.
A bleach-free Wet & Forget shower cleaner for helping you keep up with a regular cleaning schedule with next to no effort. This is a great maintenance product and so easy to use: Once a week, simply give your shower a spray, let it sit overnight, rinse, and — BOOM — you're done and didn't even break a sweat.
A Dawn Powerwash spray bundle that eliminates the time-consuming dish pre-soak so you can clear out your sink sooner. Just spray, wait a few minutes while it works it's magic, and wipe the stains away.
A flexible drain snake if you'd like some help extracting the wet woolly mammoth living in your pipes. Skip another call to the plumber and let this tool's "micro-hook" head and rotating handle achieve the 360-degree removal you're used to paying top dollar for. Just keep a barf bag nearby — you might need it.
Plus, a heavy-duty Luigi's sink and drain plunger because you've spent more time waiting for water to go down your backed-up drain than you care to admit. This small-but-mighty helper clears blocked kitchen and bathroom sinks with 8x the air volume compared to a traditional plunger. Needless to say, it gets the job done!
A can of fire extinguishing spray to give you (and your parents, tbh) peace of mind as you embark on this cooking-for-yourself journey. It's much easier to operate than a standard, bulky fire extinguisher and sprays for four times as long.
A pack of Downy fabric spray so you can rock wrinkle-free fits even though you don't own an iron. Just spray, give your clothes a few swipes, and watch the wrinkles rapidly fall away.
An all-in-one hole repair tool for patching up the rogue nail holes you made attempting to hang that gorgeous gallery wall. This makes application quick and easy, with primer-infused spackle inside, a putty knife on one end, and a sanding pad on the other.
And a pack of refillable multi-surface paint pens you simply fill with the paint of your choice for a quick and mess-free way to touch up chips on your walls or cabinets.
A handy bag holder featured on Shark Tank that'll get all your groceries from the car to the house in ONE run. It easily holds up to 80 pounds and can be carried by hand or tossed over your shoulder (it's padded) for hands-free ease.
An oh-so-smart Pikk-it tool if shredding your fingers trying to rip the hair out of a clogged vacuum head is not exactly your idea of a good time. The pick end works wonders to untangle knots and can be used to clean out hairbrush bristles, too.
A set of Shark Tank-approved Wad-Free tools because you're tired of laundry day getting derailed by tangled bedsheets. These help maintain a balanced washer drum, reduce dry times, and prevent wet clothes from getting trapped in the sheets.
A fully stocked emergency road kit so you're always prepared for a dead car battery or — heaven forbid — an accident. Jumper cables? ✅ Flashlight? ✅ A bunch of other stuff you'd never even think to pack? ✅
An under-cabinet lid opener for when you're faced with an especially stubborn pasta sauce jar and you realize dad isn't going to drive to your place to solve it.
A set of rechargeable batteries that comes with a smart charging dock so you're always stocked with enough go-juice capsules to power your remotes, gaming controllers, flashlights, and more without making any emergency trips to the store.
A plant-based cooking oil solidifier if you're a lover of all things fried, who knows that your current clean-up method is risking a congealed mess clogging up the pipes. Adding this powder to hot oil turns it into solid organic waste you can safely toss in the trash or compost!
A Hungryroot subscription because it lets you shop by recipe, auto-filling your cart with everything needed to whip up super quick and nutritious meals that even weeknight-you will be willing to skip takeout for. And there's a free gift with every purchase — what fun!!
A double-step stool with a built-in safety lock to save the day when a lightbulb inevitably burns out, you need something from the top shelf, or just want to hang something without putting your faith in an Ikea chair to support you.
An Anyday starter set so you can utilize the quick and easy convenience of your microwave to cook nutritious meals, including everything from grains and veggies to proteins like a full chicken breast and salmon. Every part of the plastic-free dishes is engineered for optimal, even cooking — no cold spots!
A bracelet clip if you're about ready to give up on wearing bracelets with tricky clasps. This little helper secures your jewelry so you can easily fasten your favorite styles without recruiting a helper.