Youth In Transition Toolkit

Furniture, Appliances, and Household Items

Before you move into your own apartment, you will need at least basic furniture,

household items, and appliances. Some things you might be able to get from relatives,

friends, or foster parents while it will be necessary to purchase others. You might choose

to buy some items used, although some might only be found in department stores. (For

more information, refer to Module IV.)

ACTIVITY

Use the following checklist to estimate the costs of listed items by pricing them in new

and used furniture stores, flyers, newspaper ads, and department stores.

Furniture/Appliances/Household Items

Item Have It Need It Cost

Bed † † $

Couch † † $

Table † † $

Chairs † † $

Lamp † † $

Bed sheets † † $

Towels † † $

Pots & Pans † † $

Dishes † † $

Silverware † † $

Cooking utensils † † $

Toaster † † $

Microwave † † $

Can opener † † $

Toilet plunger † † $

Shelf † † $

Bureau † † $