The purpose of this website is to create a list of all the useful lists you normally look up. These serve as checklists or just a guidance for you and helps you be a little more organized and less stressful.


Energy Saving Checklist

  • Turn off all lights, electrical appliances and equipments when not in use. Even if you leave a room for a few minutes, turn off the electricity
  • Switch to energy saving bulbs throughout your home
  • Use dimmer switches on lights
  • Switch to solar lights for gardens
  • Put equipments like computers in power saving mode.
  • Put equipments on a power strip and turn off the power strip as soon as you finish using them.
  • Turn off all appliances when you leave your home
  • Dress for the weather and reduce down heating and cooling costs
  • Close the vents in the rooms/areas you do not use to reduce heating/cooling costs
  • Clean/Replace filters every season to reduce heating and cooling costs
  • During summer close drapes and blinds during the day to reduce cooling cost.
  • During winter open the drapes and blinds in the windows facing the sun to reduce heating cost.
  • Turn off heating/cooling when no one is home.
  • Use fans strategically for cooling during summer instead of the air conditioner
  • Use personal heaters in the rooms which you use instead of heating the whole house
  • Make sure your house is properly insulated to reduce heating and cooling costs
  • Check your ducts for leakage periodically
  • Fix leaks through windows and doors to reduce heating and cooling costs
  • Plant trees strategically to reduce cooling costs
  • Install awnings to reduce cooling costs
  • Drink lots of water and eat foods that are cooling to keep your body cool during summer and reduce cooling costs
  • Take a cold shower during summer and reduce cooling cost.
  • Switch to energy saver appliances
  • Only do full loads in the dish washer
  • Air dry your dishes instead of drying it in the dish washer
  • Keep Refrigerator and freezer doors closes as much as possible. Don't open them wide when you are taking some out
  • Cook meals in bulk to conserve energy and time
  • Cook several dishes simultaneously in the oven
  • Preheat oven only when needed
  • Use smaller/counter top ovens when ever possible
  • Cook on range top burners instead of a oven when ever possible
  • Use microwave for warming food instead of a oven when ever possible
  • Use lids when ever possible during cooking to conserve energy
  • Only do full loads of laundry
  • Use cold water setting when doing laundry as much as possible
  • Clean your dryer's lint trap before each use
  • Line dry cloths when ever possible
  • Switch to low flow shower heads and faucets
  • Turn down your water heater to a lower temperature
  • Request a free energy audit from your utility company and implement energy savings ideas given to you.
  • Switch to solar energy is possible

Going to College Checklist

Clothing

  • 14 sets of underwear
  • 14 pairs of socks (more if you play sports)
  • 5 pairs of pants/jeans
  • 14 shirts/blouses
  • 2 sets of sweats
  • Pajamas
  • Slippers and/or flip-flops
  • 2 sweaters
  • Light/heavy jackets
  • Gloves/scarf/caps
  • 1 pair of boots
  • 2 pairs of sneakers or comfortable/walking shoes
  • 1 set of business-casual clothes
  • 1 pair of dress shoes
  • 1 swimsuit
  • Handbags/Wallets

For the Room

  • Floor Lamp
  • Desk lamp
  • Bedside lamp
  • Alarm clock/Radio
  • Wastepaper basket
  • Storage bins
  • Under-the-bed storage trays
  • Closet Organizers
  • Shoe Storage
  • Drawer Organizer
  • Fan
  • Drying rack for towels/laundry
  • Cloth Hangers
  • Bulletin board and pushpins
  • Dry-erase wall calendar/board
  • Toolkit

Electronics

  • Laptop and printer
  • Ethernet cord for computer or Wireless router
  • Surge protector/ Power Strip
  • Extension cords
  • IPod or Portable music player
  • Headphones
  • Camera
  • Cell phone
  • Chargers for all electronic equipments
  • Accessories for all equipments

Desk Supplies

  • Electronic storage media such as CDs/DVDs, memory cards and USB flash drives
  • Stapler and staples
  • Printer paper
  • Pens and pencils
  • Pencil holder and sharpener
  • Notebooks
  • Folder with pockets
  • Labels of various sizes
  • 3 x 5 cards
  • Sticky notes
  • Paper clips and binder clips
  • Rubber bands
  • Scissors
  • Highlighter pens
  • Ruler
  • Stackable desk trays
  • Hanging files or folders
  • Stamps and envelopes

Bedding

  • Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets)
  • Pillows (2)
  • Mattress pad
  • Blankets (2)
  • Comforter
  • Towels (3 each of bath, hand and face)

Laundry Supplies

  • Laundry bag/basket
  • Laundry detergent, fabric softener and stain remover
  • Roll(s) of quarters
  • Lint brush
  • Iron/ Ironing Board
  • Basic Sewing kit

Medicines

  • Basic First Aid Kit
  • Adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment
  • Pain and Fever Reducers
  • Medicines for Cold/Cough
  • Any prescription medications with prescription
  • Antacids
  • Anti-diarrheal medicine
  • Daily Vitamins and Supplements

Toiletries

  • Shower tote
  • Shower Cap
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Hairstyling products
  • Hair Clips/Bands
  • Bath and face soap
  • Travel soap container(s)
  • Toothpaste and toothbrush
  • Dental floss
  • Comb/brush
  • Tweezers
  • Scissors
  • Nail clippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Razor and shaving cream
  • Lotion and/or facial moisturizer
  • Cotton swabs

Kitchen Items

  • Bowls
  • Plates
  • Cups
  • Glasses
  • Coffee mug
  • Water Pitcher and filters
  • On the go coffee mug
  • Water Bottles
  • Food-storage containers
  • Ziploc Bags
  • Silverware
  • Can/bottle opener

Household Supplies

  • Paper towels
  • Trash bags
  • Light bulbs
  • All-purpose cleaner
  • Plastic storage bags
  • Dish soap
  • Wet wipes
  • Facial Tissue
  • Toilet tissue

Miscellaneous

  • Umbrella
  • Backpack
  • Sports equipments
  • Door Mirror
  • Audio equipment
  • TV and VCR/DVD player
  • Coffeemaker/hot pot
  • Microwave/toaster oven/hot plate, if allowed
  • Small refrigerator, if allowed
  • Area rug/ mats

List of things to keep in a First Aid Kit

  • First Aid Guide/Manual
  • Antibiotic towelettes to disinfect.
  • Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes.
  • Latex or other sterile gloves
  • Sterile dressings to stop bleeding.
  • Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
  • Burn ointment.
  • Anti-itch medications, like hydrocortizone cream.
  • Insect sting relief ointment
  • Pain and fever reducers
  • Antihistamine medication
  • Sterile Pads- These are recommended for bleeding and draining wounds, burns, infections.
  • Eye wash solution.
  • Thermometer
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Instant Ice pack
  • Water
  • Cleansing agent/soap to disinfect
  • Safety Pins
  • List of emergency numbers
  • Flash light and extra batteries
  • Emergency Blanket
  • Mouthpiece for administering CPR
  • Any Prescription medications taken by family members