Hello World! Welcome Friends! Moving to your new home is an exciting time, but you need to set your expectations straight first. Have a checklist ready when you move in to ensure everything is working up to par. You should always know what to inspect to ensure your family is safe, comfortable, and happy in your new home. On that note, here are the main things to check off the list once you move.
Set Up Home Security
The first thing you should do is set up a home security system. Safety is of the utmost importance, so this is a worthy investment. If you don’t already have a security system that you can transfer over, it is highly recommended to look at the best options available. While there are excellent DIY security systems, switching to smart home security is your best bet as it can be monitored on your smartphone.
Make Sure You Have All Physical Utilities
When you are transferring your physical utilities, make sure to have a checklist. If you haven’t relocated very far, you won’t have to worry too much about your gas, water, and the electric system as you will just inform them of your new address. However, if you are located in a new area, you will have to take a look at what companies you can work with.
HVAC systems are also part of the physical utility list, so make sure you have sufficient heating and cooling systems in place. If these are not working up to the required standard, it can make your first days at your new home rather uncomfortable. First, you must check whether you have a conventional system or a heat pump in the home. This is not only necessary for your air conditioning, but also for your boiler and furnace. The first question you may have is, “how do I know if I have a heat pump?” And that’s a good question because you will need to locate it and make sure it’s working efficiently. There are very simple ways you can determine whether you have a conventional system or a heat pump. You can find online help to gauge what system you have and how it will affect your appliances. This is vital to know to cut costs.
Locate Shut-off Valves and Circuit-Breaker
Once you are living in your new home, there will be times where you must reset a circuit or replace a fuse. Because of this, you want to make things easy for yourself. Locate the circuit breaker in the property and ask how to accomplish these tasks before you move in. You also need to locate the shut-off valves for the same reason. Perhaps you will be doing some repairs or remodels, or there is an emergency leak, then you will need to know where you can cut off supplies at the source. You need to be familiar with the valves inside and outside the home in case of an emergency.
Test Smoke Detectors
Another necessary safety measure to check for is the smoke detectors. Make sure that these are working efficiently when you move in. While most smoke alarms are located in the kitchen, some homes have more than one installed. Test them out every month or so after the inspection and make sure that there are new batteries. If there are any malfunctions, get these fixed right away.
Change Locks
Another extremely important thing to check for when moving to a new home is a trusted locksmith. Changing the locks is a step you need to take early on. No matter what, you always want a brand-new set of keys to your new property to ensure no one else still has a key to your front door. When changing the locks, keep in mind that you want to prepare for days that you may be locked out. There are great smart solutions to look into such as having a digital safe outside your home where you have access to your key by typing in a code only you and your family know.
Check Storage Solutions
Not all homes come with sufficient storage. However, that shouldn’t deter you from enjoying your new space. A tip from the best realtors is to always check for areas in a property where storage solutions are feasible. You’ll find that there are always ways you can increase storage space, no matter the size of your new home.
Without proper, functioning utilities, emergency solutions, safety measures, and storage space, you can’t ensure a happy household. So to ascertain that this move is going to be effortless and pleasant, follow the above checklist and make sure you are familiar with the property. This way, you won’t have to worry about problems down the road.
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