A New Year brings new changes, new opportunities, and new challenges. But for a select few of us, the New Year can sometimes bring us a fresh start in the form of a brand-new home.

As far as a start to the New Year goes, a new home can be a pretty jarring one.

Maybe it’s your very first home, and this is your first taste of independence. Or maybe you’re a home-moving veteran and the sight of an empty house is very familiar to you. 

Either way, one of the first things you’ll need to do is to get some essential appliances to kit out all of that empty space. And with AFRA’s selection of electronics and appliances, you’ll have a head start on turning that house into a home.

Refrigerators

Maybe you’re a budding chef and you need fresh ingredients in reach. Or maybe you need someplace to put your take-out and leftovers. Fortunately, a good refrigerator can solve both of these problems for you. No kitchen is complete without a refrigerator to keep your food and drink cool and fresh, so don’t hesitate to grab one.

Is space an issue? Do you live alone? Have budget concerns? Then don’t fret; a compact mini fridge is just as good an option as a regular fridge, while taking up only a fraction of the space.

Cooking Ranges

Sometimes we don’t want take-out and leftovers, and we decide to try our hand at cooking. Or maybe you just need something to boil your water while you make some mac and cheese. Either way, you’ll need a cooking range, especially if you’re one of the culinary inclined.

If your kitchen is a bit cramped, you still have options left. Compact ranges can provide all the advantages of a regular cooking range while only using a fraction of the space.

Furthermore, if you’re not eager about using gas or propane, you can also spring for an infrared cooker. Aside from using electricity instead of fuel, infrared cookers take up even less space than compact ranges.

Washing Machines

Yes, we know laundry can be one of the most exhausting and aggravating chores on the planet. But the sad reality is that we still need some way of cleaning dirty clothes. If you want to keep a clean wardrobe, there’s no other option: you absolutely need a washing machine.

That said, we won’t blame you if you’re looking to shorten the laundry process by a few steps. If that’s the case, you can spring for a washer dryer combo that’ll do wonders to cut out at least a little bit of the hassle for you.

Vacuum Cleaner

Let’s face it. No matter how much we try to keep it clean, a home is going to get dirty. Dust, spills, you name it, you’ve got get rid of it. Which is why it’s important that you have a good, sturdy vacuum cleaner on standby. 

Not only are they easy to use and versatile, but there are also models that can be used to clear up wet spills. It may not be substitute for a good mopping, but a vacuum cleaner is indispensable if you want to keep the dust out and your new home spick and span.

Blender

Last but not least, is a good, dependable blender. This might not seem like an essential item, but ask any veteran homeowner, and they’ll tell you that a good blender can be a lifesaver when you least expect it. You can use it to make a breakfast smoothie, simplify that complicated recipe, or make a sauce to go with your mac and cheese. Whatever you use it for, don’t skip the blender; it just might become your new best friend.