Moving house is one of the most stressful things that you will do. Packing up all of your belongings and getting them over to the new house is a big task, but there is still a lot to do once you arrive at your new home. Before you can settle in and relax, there are lots of small things that need to be sorted. If you follow this new home checklist, you can get things set up in no time:

Clean The Whole House 

Even though the previous owners should have left the house in good condition, you should give the house a good clean as soon as you move in. A nice clean house will feel a lot more comfortable and the smell of the familiar cleaning chemicals that you normally use will make the place feel like home. Make sure that you pack a box of cleaning equipment and put that in the moving van last so you can get to it easily. 

Change The Locks 

There is no telling how many people the previous owners gave keys to and they may not have collected all of them. That is why it is important that you call a locksmith and replace all of the locks on the outside doors right away. It also gives you an opportunity to upgrade the locks to something more secure. It’s not likely that somebody will use their old key to break in, but changing your locks will put your mind at ease. 

Schedule Home Improvements 

If you want to do any work on the house, it is best to get it done as soon as possible, as long as your budget allows it. As soon as you move in, you should look around the house and decide what you want to change. Draw up a list of priorities and start looking for some contractors to get to work as soon as possible. Making renovations and decorating will make your new house feel more like a home, so you should get started right away. 

Familiarize Yourself With The Home 

When you move into a new home, it is important to familiarize yourself with it. Find out where all of the shut off valves for the water are and locate the circuit breakers. This will help you later on if there are any problems with the plumbing or the electrics. You do not want to be searching the house for the shut off valve if there is a leak. 

Throw A Housewarming Party 

Now that everything else is sorted and you are settled into your home, you should make an effort to meet all of the neighbors. The best way to do that is to throw a housewarming party, and you can invite all of your friends and family along to see the new house as well. Getting to know your neighbors will make you feel at home, and it is also beneficial from a security point of view as well. 

As long as you follow this new house checklist, you can settle in and start to enjoy your new home. 

Andi Perullo de Ledesma

I am Andi Perullo de Ledesma, a Chinese Medicine Doctor and Travel Photojournalist in Charlotte, NC. I am also wife to Lucas and mother to Joaquín. Follow us as we explore life and the world one beautiful adventure at a time.

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