Home Design with Kevin Sharkey

1 These colorful broom sets from IKEA are so bright and cheery, they almost make cleaning fun. (ikea.com)

2 We use this product around the Martha Stewart Living offices. Their new house will be delightfully clean once they use this all-purpose cleaner. (marthastewart.com)

3 Cleaning a new house can use up a lot of paper towels, which isn't great for the environment. Give a roll of recycled paper towels and both your friends and the earth will thank you. (seventhgeneration.com)

4 These pop-up sponges are perfect for gifting. They're compact until hydrated, and then they're ready to take on the toughest messes. (williams-sonoma.com)

5 These trash bags will make for a unique, practical gift. They come in many different patterns and they're also biodegradeable. (designerliners.com)

6 This microfiber dusting rag is going to be a big help for your moving friends. It's extra thick and can even be used with water. (casabella.com)

7 These smart gloves have cuffs to catch any run-off water, leaving no watery messes to mop up. These gloves will get a lot of use in the new home. (casabella.com)

8 Scouring is sophisticated with this organic looking scrub brush. (caldrea.com)

9 A new candle can come in handy during a power outage or simply give a musty space a clean scent. Find out how to make your own at : marthastewart.com/268488/make-a-candle

10 This bucket is a beautiful, but functional package for your housewarming gift. Throw everything in and the package doubles as a bucket for mopping or cleaning counters. (casabella.com)

1 Make your neighbor's house a home with this ribbon trimmed frame. You can even offer to take a picture of them outside their new home to put in the frame. (macys.com)

2 Invisible hanging wire would be great for hanging frames. (containerstore.com)

3 These mounting squares are great for less-formal picture hanging. They can be used for putting up kid's art on the refrigerator. (containerstore.com)

4 I like these wood pushpins. They're a chic option for tacking up pictures on the cork board. (containerstore.com)

5 3M makes all kinds of handy hooks, including some designed to hang picture frames. (containerstore.com)

6 A picture hanging must-have is a laser level like this Black & Decker model. This important tool banishes off-kilter frames for good. (homedepot.com)

7 A museum quality archival box is the perfect container for your gift. Afterward, they can keep photos in the box for safe keeping. (containerstore.com)

1 Buy a nice pot and plant some flowers or a small evergreen for your neighbors to put next to their front door. (benwolffpottery.com)

2 These aren't just any old house numbers. Make your neighbors house stand-out with with these gorgeous solid brass art-deco pieces. (restorationhardware.com)

3 This DIY custom welcome mat will impress any new homeowner. Learn how to make it at: marthastewart.com/272368/custom-doormat

4 This storage bin comes in many different patterns and colors. It's the perfect size to package these ingredients for a welcome home kit and comes with nifty handles to carry it to the neighbors house. (hableconstruction.com)

1 Your new neighbors can make custom shapes out of this piece of rectangular adhesive felt. (containterstore.com)

2 I use these cork surface protectors in my kitchen. They keep my cupboards from scratching and they mute the noise. (homedepot.com)

3 Your new neighbors will thank you once they find out how much they need these EZ Glide surface protectors. I always have a pack ready to use in my home. (ezglide.com)

4 A clever, functional door stopper. (uncommongoods.com)

5 Museum putty is great to stick on the bottom of ceramic vases. To keep them from moving or making scratches. (containerstore.com)

6 I use this museum gel to adhere candles in their candlesticks. It's a must have for any household. (containerstore.com)

7 These are the classic surface protectors. Your new neighbors will find so many uses for these, they'll have to buy more. (containerstore.com)

8 Goo Gone is great for getting out all of the pesky sticky messes left by the old neighbors. (homedepot.com)

9 Marthastewart.com has many more tips and ideas about protecting surfaces that you can pass long to your neighbors. (marthastewart.com/268286/safeguarding-any-surface)

10 This rugby bag makes a re-usable package for your housewarming gift. The new neighbors can use it store kids toys, or just fold-it up and store it away until they need it. (containerstore.com)

1 Who knew a screw-driver set could have so much style? (alicesupplyco.com)

2 The matching hammer will make for a one-of-a-kind gift. (alicesupplyco.com)

3 This travel-size WD-40 pen will come in handy on your neighbors move-in day. (containerstore.com)

4 Glue comes in a must-have for items too fragile to nail. (homedepot.com)

5 Krazy glue is a miracle worker. Especially for that favorite vase that was broken en route. (target.com)

6 These containers can be used for anything, but are perfect for storing small tool bits. You can buy one of these small containers and fill the compartments with nails, tacks and screws from your own toll kit. (containerstore.com)

7 This simple wooden tool kit is a classic way to package your gift. You can even paint it a fun color to match their exterior or door. (homedepot.com)