The Perfect Housewarming Gift: Junk Drawer Starter Kit

The “junk drawer” is something most everyone has but few think to create themselves when first moving into a home. This list contains all of the essentials that every junk drawer needs from pens to a flash light and everything in between.

Update or create your personal stash with this list or use it to put together a thoughtful housewarming present. The perfect gift for new homeowners or renters is the one they would not realize they wanted or needed, but it will be what they will use the most: a junk drawer starter kit.

  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Notepad
  • Post-it Notes
  • Sharpies
  • Highlighter
  • Tape
  • Scissors
  • Stapler
  • Extra staples
  • Push pins
  • Rubber bands
  • First aid kit
  • Batteries (a mix of AA, AAA, C, D)
  • Flashlight
  • Matches
  • Lighter
  • Miscellaneous birthday candles
  • Screwdriver (multi-head)
  • Eyeglass repair kit
  • Envelopes
  • Stamps
  • Blank note cards
  • Paper clips
  • Safety pins
  • Chip clips
  • Corkscrew
  • Bottle topper
  • Bottle opener
  • Spare charging cable and brick

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