Home office essentials checklist
Print this checklist and gather these items -- suggested by REAL SIMPLE. REAL LIFE. design expert Gia Russo -- to make your office space work for you.
Furniture
Desk
Comfortable chair
Desk lamp
File cabinet
Bookcase and/or floating shelving
Storage cabinet for supplies
Table or small cabinet for printer and fax
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Tech Equipment
Wireless internet connector
Laptop computer for easy portability
Mouse and mouse pad
Wireless printer
Surge protector
Telephone
Scanner
Paper shredder
Fax, preferably with built-in photocopier
iPod
iPod dock
Backup hard drive
Charging station for portable devices
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Supplies
Hanging file folders
File folders
Stationery
Postage stamps
Business cards
Printer cartridges
Printer and fax paper
CDs
Desk clock
Pens
Pencils
Highlighters
Stapler
Transparent tape
Note pads
Wall or desk calendar
Bulletin board
Pushpins
Scissors
Baskets or bins for incoming and outgoing paperwork
Mail sorter
Calculator
Wastebasket
Recycling bin
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