Let’s face it, not every homeowner is a DIY enthusiast. While The Home Depot loves the lets-tackle-a-project-this-weekend mentality, we also love the guys who buy a house to live in it – not to live for it.

If you’re a new homeowner, you may not have the need for a wet saw or an air compressor, but there are a few handy essentials that anyone with a mortgage payment needs to have on hand. Here are the items we think you need before picking up your keys:

1. A 6 foot step ladder – At some point you’re going to have to change a lightbulb. Do yourself a favor and don’t stand on that wobbly kitchen stool. Just get a ladder. This fiberglass step ladder can support 375 pounds and is light enough to carry around the house at just 20 pounds.

2. At least two flashlights – You’ll be shocked at the number of dark nooks and crannies in a new house. Inevitably, you’ll have to head down into the basement for something. Keep one flashlight in your toolbox and one by your bedside table. When the electricity goes out you’ll avoid all the bumps and bruises you’ll get searching for the flashlight you left in the garage.