When You Buy a House...

When you buy your first house you have to buy all sorts of little things you didn't need or have room for when you were renting.  My husband and I started talking about what small things we'll need to invest in once we move into our first house:

• a hose
• a ladder
• a shop vac
• at least a small tool set until Hubby can get a nice set
• wall-mounts for cleaning tools like the broom and mop
• an outside laundry line

Plus there's the big stuff that can cost you a small fortune, like:

• a washer and dryer (hopefully a set)
• a new couch (maybe)
• a guest bed and bedding (which may end up being the first child's bed)
• a breakfast nook table and chairs
• another TV for Hubby's man-cave (if the money is there)
• etc.

In conclusion... buying a house is expensive!