this doesn't look like 4 topics to me http://gamingw.net/mytopics.php?id=28695

congratulations on the house though, I think you are just missing a wife

to be fair most of those are happy zoo

i just moved out tooooo but it has only been two weeks so i can't really give any advice yet!

the end of the month is here, and i've finished paying of my VERY FIRST SERIES OF BILLS 

the first week was really difficult actually, on a personal level, just because its such a big change with so many chances to really dig yourself into a hole. just be frugal i guess and be responsible etc etc etc.

lock your door when you leave

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the sooner you decorate your house the sooner it will feel like a home. have your friends over as often as you can and ask them for drawings you can put on your walls

maybe but if you have been living with your parents or something it can be pretty intimidating to cut that last, main safety line

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Buy lots of cleaning supplies.  It doesn't matter how nice the place looks when you look at it, once you move in you'll notice how dirty the previous tenents left the place.  So, you'll want to make sure you can get the place nice and clean.  Other than that, for me moving out was no big deal.  I know you are already employed, so most of the major hurdles shouldn't be a problem for you (making sure you have enough money to live).  If you are an independent person though, it shouldn't be a big deal.

Get the most comfortable mattress you can possibly afford. Your back will thank you. (Also make sure you can fit two comfortably heh_)

Get to know your neighbors. Share life stories and find out what jobs/careers they have in case they have special abilities like HANDYMAN/FIXER OF BROKEN APPLIANCES and offer your own services too I WILL FIX YOU INTERNET

Familiarize yourself with any local ordinances/laws that didn't apply in your old section of town. I don't know.. maybe you can't have loud parties after 3AM or something.

Look around your house/yard for hidden areas where you can keep a set of keys in case you lock yourself out. Don't try anything cliche like UNDER DOORMAT or POTTED PLANT

I don't know if you have this in the Netherlands or not, but take advantage of any "new resident" offers in your area. Perhaps when you move in you get a nice booklet of coupons that businesses and advertisers pay for so you can purchase their items.

OH YEAH Make sure to ask the mail carrier to automatically forward any mail that is sent to your old address to your new address

Notify your bank(s)/doctors/insurance companies/whatever of your change of address


Sorry, I don't know anything about moving out. I'm basing all of this on THINGS TO DO FOR COLLEGE

Items to purchase: laundry drying rack, drying rack for dishes, dishes, silverware, cups, mugs, cutting board, knife set, mattress pad/egg crate, coffee machine, toaster, microwave, bed comforter/sheet set, vacuum, TV,

I WILL THINK OF MORE THINGS

I've lived on my own for nearly two years, the best advice I can give you is don't have a party inside your home if you are not super close to those people that your inviting. Other little pieces of advice would be to get easy to use cleaning items like a iRoomba Vacuum, Automatic Shower Cleaner, and Swiffer stuff. Even if it is a small place, things like cleaning can take the backburner sometimes and if things are automatic or one step it makes it so much better, and far eaiser.

Oh yeah, don't think things can't come at you fast. Even small unnoticable things can become the biggest problems. I hit a pitfall when I moved into a somewhat expensive downtown apartment, my phone got hacked (was a smartphone...) and I ended up with a 2500 bill. Another thing that came along was that I had minor expenses that I had to get (ex: cleaning supplies, special foods and medicines, and special clothing for medical purposes) this ended up killing me with everything that I saved. As of August 1st I will have made about 50k and a good fat chunk of that went to the little things I didn't expect to be so big.

Automatic Shower cleaners can s*ck my d*ck. They don't clean shit unless you take a cloth and get on your knees and wipe the small mist of chemicals they spray

First off, congrats on getting your own place.

I'll touch on a couple of things that I haven't seen in the thread and offer what advice I can. I am, by no means, an expert in the matter- I moved out of my mom's house on my 19th birthday, I've just turned 26 and between siblings, husband and daughter I've never actually lived on my own.

Common sense should dictate your finances which you seem to have a basic handle on. Right now a good idea would be to start a savings account (a nest egg of sorts) which I like to call the 'oh shit' fund: basically, if something happens that makes you say "oh, shit" then it's time to get at the nest egg. Don't run out and buy a car (or get a new one, if you're already a car owner) unless you absolutely need it because that's just another expense waiting to suck you of every last penny you have.

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned insurance. If you're buying the house then homeowner's insurance is a must have in case anything happens. If you're just renting then you should probably look into renter's insurance. It's basically an insurance policy taken out against your stuff that will cover your belongings should anything happen to them (theft, fire, zombies, ect...). It's also a good idea to check out the security of your home and fix any flaws you might find (loose windows, broken door locks, stuff like that).

One of the biggest mistakes I made when I transitioned from living with my mom to living with my boyfriend (later husband) had to do with my kitchen. Basically, I didn't use it because I didn't know how to cook so here's a helpful hint: LEARN TO COOK. It's cheaper than eating out and I can guarantee that it'll be better for your health.

Be frugal to the point of penny pinching. I've watched it happen twice now with family: they move out, screw up the finances and wind up back at home because they're broke and not any smarter for having the experience.

I don't know how much this has helped, but right off the top of my head I can't think of anything else. Good luck, dude!

It was actually quite a stint to get it. I had to write a letter about myself and send it to a commission, which made it available to the people living in the street. Whenever a house would be freed up, the direct neighbors of that house would invite six people in for a chat, and I was one of those six. I later turned out to be the utmost charming of all and was given the house. (It sounds strange, but this is apparently some special housing project they're running.)

This sounds dangerously close to a homeowners association.  If they're anything like what we have in the US, you'd best be on guard.  They'll make your life a miserable hell if you do something they don't like.  Make sure to find out from your neighbors if there are any special rules in the area about housing renovations, decorations, lawn maintenance, etc.

The only other thing I can think of that hasn't been mentioned is to make sure you set up your utilities (phone, gas, electric, etc.) with whatever local companies that run them. 

Oh man I can't wait to get my own place, hopefully by next year I can put a payment on one and OWN a house. That shit is gonna be awesome.

I was thinking about building a shed next to it with a refrigeration system for kegs and running a pipeline underground into the kitchen where I'd be able to have all the draft beer I want/

That sucks about the little community you have to deal with, I guess it would be cool if you weren't an oddball or something. I'm gonna try to get a place pretty far from other people because I know for sure I'd piss them off.

They'll make your life a miserable hell if you do something they don't like.  Make sure to find out from your neighbors if there are any special rules in the area about housing renovations, decorations, lawn maintenance, etc.

What he said. You really don't want some motherfuckers trying to control how you keep your living area and what you do in it, despite how friendly they "seem".

Get or borrow some tools. Because once you move into your new house you're going to realize things like...
"Maybe I should install a phone jack over here."
"I think these vents need to be cleaned out."
"I could fit the couch through the door if I took the feet off." etc etc etc.
Most likely you'll find that you need at the very least a hammer and a screwdriver set of somekind.

im thinking of getting a futon or sofabed because it's cheap would you say this is a bad idea ? from someone that has tried it

Ya, I agree about the crappy ones. I bought a crap one for about a 100 bucks and the mattresses always lose their fluffiness eventually to the point where the bars dig into your back. They work for a temporary situation, though, which is what I was dealing with.

And I really like daybeds for a small room. It's true that it's a slight investment, but they can be pretty comfortable.

Also I would stress the importance of decorating the place! Urban Outfitter's has some cool apartment stuff.

I wish I could remember everything I bought like a year ago...  But I do remember a few of the essentials:

-> Refrigeration Device (most places provide this, though)
-> Washer/Dryer or money for Laundromat
-> Food that won't expire/doesn't need refrigeration (just in case)
-> Vacuum
-> Rags to clean with (or paper towels -- but rags are reusable and "green")
-> Sofa/Bed or a Futon (had a Futon for like a year and it doubled as a bed/couch)
-> Plunger/Toilet Brush
-> Toilet Paper (or a rag if you use those over there...  I know Japan is weird like that)
-> Soap
-> Shampoo
-> Towels for Shower/Bath
-> TV/Cables/Electronics
-> Table
-> Lamps/Lights/Fans

About the futon -- just pay for a premium Futon mattress.  I've had this mattress for about 7 years -- the only reason the futon mattress is bad in it is because I had sex on it, so some areas got screwed up.  Even after flipping it in every way, it's still just not the same.  Prior to that it was great.  Spend money on the premium mattress.  Like $200 USD.  And if you have sex, do it on the floor...  The mattress will suffer.  Also, for the Futon -- if the mattress goes bad, or you want to "pad" it, you can put a small/thin air mattress to put beneath it.  The air mattress won't last for TOO long (like a year), but it'll make your air mattress last longer.  So long as you deal with putting support between the bars.

Congrats on your first home away from home!
--Terin