No homeowner or renter should be without the following items because they make everyday tasks simple. If you don’t already have them, it’s time to stock up.

1. Don’t get your dander up: Every household should have at least one lint brush. Not only do these handy gadgets remove unwanted pet hair from furniture and free clothing and bedding of dryer fluff, but they save lots of money on tape. We think the double-sided Evercare Magik brush available at most drugstores (suggested retail price $4.21) is just fine.