Figuring out what to do first as you settle into a new home can feel overwhelming. From what to unpack first to updating important information, our checklist has you covered.
Inspect Your New House
First of all, leave your boxes and give yourself a tour around the house. Evaluate the condition of the place.
Get Your Utilities Up and Running
The first utility companies to call are the power and water providers – things will look much brighter and smoother once you have electricity, gas and running water in your new house. Having taken care of the fundamental utilities, consider making the necessary arrangements to gain access to the Internet, phone, and other important services.
Unpack the essentials
What do you personally need in order to live functionally in your new home? You know your needs and habits best. Decide what is essential and start there.
Set Up Security
A home security system provides peace of mind. It will take next to no time for the security company to activate your system if your home already has the equipment installed, so call and check into it.
Organize the Closets Properly
The closet is the place that gives you access to your clothing at any time of the day. A good start will be to fold your clothing attentively and carefully.
Change Your Address
Simple enough: through the U.S. Post Office, you can update your address online or in person at your local branch. You may need to contact government agencies such as the Social Security Office, Veterans’ Affairs Office, or the IRS to change your address directly if you are concerned about receiving important letters or payments.
Greet Your New Neighbors
New house, new neighborhood – it’ll take some time before this strange sense of unfamiliarity goes away. And until then, it’s the exciting prospect of making new friends to get you through the acclimatization process quickly and smoothly.
