For the house

Lists for a Palatka house

Once you’ve got a house in mind — or the keys — these are the lists people here actually use. A few questions each, then the usual gear. The links go to Amazon; we may earn a commission.

• June–NovemberStorm seasonWater, lights, the well, and who to call when the power goes out.
• May–OctoberFirst summerHumidity, west glass, and the first time the closets sweat.
• East PalatkaIf you’re on a wellTest kits, a hose, and drinking water when the pump is out.
• The deskWorking from the lotMesh Wi-Fi, a battery for the modem, a cord that reaches.
• After fiveThe yard before duskMosquitoes, a long hose, and sitting outside without giving up.
• Closing weekThe first week in a new houseTools, a tester, caulk, and the beds the first night.

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