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Half of this is expensive, but the higher quality stuff usually is.
I highly recommend trying to buy good cookware (if you cook a lot). Even just one good stainless steel pan is a game changer. I've had some for 20 years and they still look new and aren't even coated in poison. I have no idea how much they cost these days, but I expect a lot more than a cheap one. Cast iron is a good alternative to stainless steel, but harder to maintain and can retain tastes/smells
An air filter if you live anywhere with air pollution (every city) or a fire season. The cheap option is to get a box fan and put a big central AC filter on it.
A plunger for the toilet and one for the sink/shower/tub.
Something to trap hair before it goes down the drain and maybe you won't need a plunger
A fire extinguisher
Yeah I've cycled through around 4 pans at this point they all go to shit. Definitely should invest in a good one.. Will look for BIFL essentially
Yeah I live in hazardous pollution all the time and nobody gives a fuck (I wear a mask, also for covid). How would it work, need to mount on windows? Never tried sorry for silly question
For hair down the drain I just use toxic chemicals that burn it overnight
The liquid plumber stuff can eat through older pipes, so depending on where you're moving to it might be better to invest in one of these:
Ah I see. I dont think its an issue where I'm currently at but yeah might be as I move, thank you!