I’m also a recent homeowner and should know the answer, but I’m still trying to figure it out My parents, both in their sixties, just bought their first home They’re excited and anxious because it’s been their dream for decades They’ve always rented, and although they’ve taken care of the furniture, they lack the basic necessities to maintain a home The house is new, and we’ve already offered to install blinds at Home Depot Here’s what I’ve found so far An electric lawn mower An outdoor extension cord on a reel 15 meters A snow blower since my parents are older and we live in USA A rain barrel with an overflow spout connected to a garden hose with a timer and sprinkler system so they can water their new lawn in the spring and save money Any other ideas They’ve already purchased their appliances
Some plants
Home Depot or Lowe’s gift card We spent thousands of dollars there the first year
Shop vac Tools Cordless tool system Ryobi, Milwaukee, DeWalt Caulking gun Ladder Tool belt Some of these water leak sensors Fire extinguisher Doorbell camera Smart thermostat
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Less personal, but more freedom Home Depot or Lowes gift cards or equivalent in your area I bought a house for the first time this year and received Home Depot gift cards from friends This is very helpful I can buy what I need, when I need it
We got a snowblower for our housewarming party, and it was the best gift ever If your parents get 12 to 3 feet of snow several times a year, one would be a great way to cut down on shoveling time Several of my coworkers have suffered heart attacks and strokes while shoveling snow, which can be very stressful for older people Because it’s a luxury, some people are less inclined to buy one than a riding lawnmower or power tools However, if you don’t have a lot of lakeeffect snow, I recommend the riding lawnmower
If they’re older and don’t like daily chores, an automatic sprinkler system is a great gift
Basic tool set
It may not be especially practical, but someone gave us a wooden sign that read “The House of Last Name, Founded Month Year”
If you’re going to buy an electric lawnmower, I recommend a cordless one without an extension cord I have an Ego, and it’s much better than my old corded mower
A personalized address stamp
A gnome
Treat them and treat yourself A Lowe’s or Home Depot gift card is the most popular gift of all time
I gave my sister a trash can A big one for household waste I know it’s an odd gift, but she was delighted Since she’s lived in an apartment for so long, she was surprised at how quickly it filled up I should have bought two