40 Items Every Man Over 40 Should Have in His Home

1 | A Tailored Suit

One that actually fits your body. Once you've got a handle on that, expand your repertoire and invest in one of these 15 Killer Style Accessories You Never Knew You Needed.

2 | Pens That Weren't Stolen from a Hotel

You're old enough to have some pens on your desk that don't say "Hampton Inn." Develop your own signature, both literally and metaphorically, and you'll stand out and impress your colleagues and boss. And if you're traveling frequently for business, make sure you know the 20 Ways to Make Travel Less Stressful.

3 | A Toolbox

One that includes at least a hammer, a tape measure, a level, pliers, and at least two types of screwdrivers (slotted and Phillips-head). Not enough to build a boat, but enough tools to hang a picture without needing to call Dad.

4 | A Coffeepot

No "pods" or espresso machines. We're talking about coffee that's black and strong and is dripped into a pot through coffee beans, as nature intended. And if you need another reason to invest in a coffeepot, read up on the 75 Amazing Benefits of Coffee.

5 | Books That You Weren't Required to Read in High School or College

You should have figured this out by now, but those books don't count. The ones that matter are the books you discovered on your own, and live on your bookshelf like trophies. And if you need help powering through a bedside stack, learn The Secrets of Speed Reading Any Book.

6 | A Bottle of Expensive Booze You're Saving for a Special Occassion

Wine, champagne, whiskey, scotch—whatever your poison of choice is, you should always be ready for a spontaneous celebration.

7 | WD-40

Stop pretending that squeaky bathroom door doesn't annoy you and fix the thing.

8 | A Living Plant

Not "just barely clinging to life because you haven't watered it in weeks." A healthy, vibrant plant that's getting exactly as much sun as it needs. A plant is a notch below goldfish in the anybody-can-keep-this-alive sliding scale of responsibilities.

9 | A Hamper

Nobody wants to see your dirty clothes in a big filthy pile on the floor, which makes a hamper one of the most important things every man should own. Invest in a receptacle that not only makes laundry easier but is also easier on the eyes. Don't leave your laundry till the last minute, either—but if you're having trouble kicking that habit, stock up on the best men's underwear you can buy on Amazon.

10 | Real Wine Glasses

If you're spending more than $6 on a bottle of wine, you should be drinking it out of something more sophisticated than a red plastic cup or a juice glass. Something with a stem and an inward curve at the top so you can focus on the aromas.

11 | Oil-Stained Work Gloves

Definitive proof that you're not afraid of a little hard labor.

12 | Cash

Think of it like insurance: You hope you don't need it, but it's there if you do. (Just don't hide it under your mattress. That's the "I'll leave my keys in my shoes while I go swimming" of financial security.)

13 | A Vaporizer (If You're So Inclined)

When you're in college, it's fine to own a 5-foot bong covered in Dead stickers that you nicknamed "The Wizard's Staff." But that time has passed.

14 | A Lantern

Just in case the power goes out. A flashlight works too, but it's not nearly as cool.

15 | A Full Shaving Kit

Disposable razors have no place in your bathroom. Get yourself a safety razor, like adult males use, and other grooming staples like shaving cream and after-shave balm—and, if you want to get fancy, a shaving brush.

16 | A Chef's Knife

Add one of these to your kitchen and every other piece of cutlery you've ever used will suddenly seem like a butter knife.

17 | Cuban Cigars

We're not endorsing smoking, but sometimes a fella needs to celebrate with a cigar. And when that happens, you sure as hell shouldn't be puffing on Swisher Sweets. Get a box of Cubans while they're still legal.

18 | A Stereo That Rattles the Floorboards

A Bluetooth speaker is no way to experience the music you love, especially if said music includes a bass guitar. Upgrade to a stereo system that makes you lose yourself in some glorious noise.

19 | A Bathrobe and Slippers

It's the hard working man's well deserved weekend uniform. If it worked for Tony Soprano, it can work for you.

20 | A Paper Journal

A blog is just a cry for attention. But a journal that you write by hand and hide in a desk drawer is something meaningful, which your grandkids will obsess over someday.

21 | A Cast-Iron Skillet

If there's any recipe that can't be made on a skillet, it ain't worth making. And if you're often in the kitchen, make sure you know the 17 Ways You're Using Your Kitchen All Wrong.

22 | Your Favorite Chair that Nobody Else Can Touch

Archie Bunker may have been a loud-mouthed bigot, but he got at least one thing right. A man needs his own chair, and the world's meatheads need to stay the hell away from it.

23 | A Pocket Knife

The rustier the better. If it looks like you've been using the same knife you had as a Boy Scout, you've got male street cred.

24 | Exercise Equipment that Wasn't Bought at 3am from a TV Infomercial

Sorry for the spoiler alert, but the Abdominizer has never given anybody rock hard abs, and its continued presence in your garage is more embarrassing than boxes filled with dog-eared old issues of Playboy.

25 | All the Ingredients for an Old Fashioned

Here's something an adult male should never say to a guest at his house: "Angostura bitters? Sorry, no, I don't have that. Can't I just throw a few ice cubes into a glass of bourbon and call it a day?" You should have in stock all the ingredients necessary for the 20 Cocktails Everyone Should Know How to Make.

26 | A Place for Guests to Sleep that Isn't a Couch

Don't make your mom check into a hotel when she comes to visit. Set up a space for her with a little privacy, and a bed that won't destroy her back.

27 | A Pair of Sneakers Close to Disintegrating

Sometimes a man has to go outside in less than ideal weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, whatever. You need something to strap to your feet that's a step above an old shoebox tied around your ankles with string.

28 | A Dog

A well trained canine cohort that gets you in ways that nobody else does. And if you don't have a furry friend yet but are teetering on the fence, you may want to learn the 15 Amazing Benefits of Adopting a Pet.

29 | A Filthy, Fully-Slobbered Tennis Ball

Because your dog bestie deserves only the very best.

30 | A Matching Towel Set

You don't have to get them monogrammed or anything. But a nice set of matching microfiber towels announces to visitors, "I don't live in a fraternity house."

31 | A Cordless Drill

If there's drilling to be done, it shouldn't matter if there's an outlet nearby.

32 | A Smoke Alarm with Working Batteries

That's right, you chirp machine. A 20-year-old would've ignored you, but this 40-something isn't going to pretend your incessant "beeps" aren't eating away at his soul for even one more minute.

33 | One Real Piece of Art

No, your Jessica Alba from Sin City movie poster doesn't count.

34 | A Tent

A guy should be able to sleep under the stars at a moments notice, whether it's in his own backyard or a road trip away.

35 | A Pair of Ripped, Mud-Covered Jeans

Not the kind you pay $425 for at Nordstrom. Jeans that you've personally decimated over many years.

36 | A Packed Overnight Bag

You should always be prepared for a spontaneous road trip, whether it's fishing with your buddies or a "let's just disappear for a few days" romantic adventure with your best gal. And when you're planning your next vacation, check out these 17 Floating Hotels That Are Simply Magical.

37 | A Camera

Your phone doesn't count. An old-school camera, the kind that neither texts nor has a wifi connection, and that requires mastering the art of patience.

38 | A Baseball Glove

A game of catch can happen anywhere, with little or no warning. A nephew makes an unexpected visit, and suddenly you're in the back yard, looking for a male bonding ritual. Never be the guy who has to catch the ball bare-palmed, because you "haven't had a glove since high school."

39 | A Bathtub You Could Eat Eggs Off Of

Nobody's saying you need to eat eggs off of a bathtub. That would be gross. We're just talking about the general hygienic condition of your bathroom. If you've cleaned it to an extent where a breakfast served on the linoleum surface isn't the most disgusting thing you can imagine, then you're making some overall good life choices. By the way, This Is the Healthiest Way to Eat an Egg.

40 | A Bed with a Headboard

Or as grown-ups call it, "a bed."

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