Top 10 Surprise Staples in Renovation Relocation

Unexpectedly handy stuff I'm glad we didn't pitch before moving.

1.  Headlamp - originally used for Burning Man, then for Ragnar 36 hour relay, now for nocturnal plumbing adventures.  PaGyver has supplemented with halogen flood lights FTW.
2.  Bic utility lighter- for those finicky older stoves, candle lit dinners whilst waiting for the electricity to be activated, and of course,
3.  Nag champa incense for maintaining zen focus while ripping pee-scented tarpaper from your soon-to-be wet room
4.  Mini fan- "central air" and airing the eau d'old out of the rooms
5.  Camelbak- coveted since Burning Man and a minimally provisioned summit of Santiago Peak.  Now used for sherpa'ing shower supplies to and from company gym locker room as well as Klee Kai food rations to company break room microwave.
6.  TSP- gross heavy duty chemical cleaners!  until you find Charlotte's Compound in a cupboard and then you can never spray enough.
7.  Rags in a box- see above.  Plus they come with awesome ruler and conversion tables on the packaging.
8.  Cooler- bought with REI shareholder credit as my contribution to me and MacGyver's first camping adventure in Joshua Tree...  coming home to no electricity, no a/c, and a cooler full of beer: priceless
9.  Writing utensils- for staying on top of The Impossibly Long List of Things to Do (page 1) and sketching design docs for the next project
10.  Starbucks Gift Card- because comfort beverages are in short supply and if you're raiding the beer cooler before noon, it might be time to take stock of your life