Gift for homeowners

Hello,

what do you give someone for moving into their own house?

It can cost a bit more... but the owners have (almost) everything. I was thinking of something practical like a video surveillance system or a new garden hose system.

What else could a new homeowner possibly need?

Hello,
a voucher for the next hardware store is always well received. Otherwise, ask if there is a wishlist (e.g. Amazon). I prefer targeted gifts.

I'm just thinking about what we might still need now or needed after moving in: garden tools, lawn mower, water barrel, composter, mailbox, decorations, plants (indoor/outdoor), shrubs/small trees, garden hose/irrigation system. Of course, all of these might already be available.

Vouchers obviously have a big advantage here: possibilities would be: hardware stores/furniture stores such as Ikea/plant nursery/tree nursery.

Thank you. There are already some great things in there... I wouldn’t have thought of those at all.

Bread + salt

... combined with a hardware store or garden center always goes down well

I would also give (outdoor) plants as gifts. From little bulbs to trees, there is something for every budget (and every occasion), and often people lack the money for it after building a house.

Basically true, if you are sure what would be liked. We received plants for the garden as housewarming gifts, I didn’t even know where to put them... and there is still an insect hotel lying around.