What To Do When You Move Into A New House

By decluttering you ll also keep your house removal costs down too.

There is a lot to consider when you re moving into a new home. You ll be glad of it come moving day and believe us the removal guys will be glad that they don t need to shift your lava lamp. And while we often consider moving steps like packing and unpacking to be the only major things standing in the way of fully settling in it s actually the things that you do after moving into a new home that make the biggest difference. The process is very simple.

Before even attempting to pack you should decide what to sell donate or throw out. Make arrangements to have new flooring installed a day or two before you move in. Get appliances up and running. Turn on the utilities notify the utility companies to transfer gas water electrical trash and sewer into your name.

Whether you re a first time homeowner or you re trying to figure out what you need for your next big move here are 25 of the best things you could buy for your new home. A brand new. Having less stuff to move will only make your relocation less stressful and less expensive. The last thing you want to do is have to tiptoe around a construction zone after you move in.

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When you move house you need to disconnect the energy in the previous tenants name and reconnect it in your own name. Cover the new flooring with mats tarps or area rugs so the movers don t track in dirt or scratch the wood. If you have a slew of belongings that need to be disposed of trying hosting a garage sale before the move. Otherwise you ll have to call yourself.

If you can do it when you move be sure to order the flooring well in advance of your move. County utilities might be transferred by the escrow company in some localities so it s a good idea to inquire about this at closing. Decluttering is essential to do every now and then but it s even more important before moving house. Make sure you call your utility company before moving day so you have water electric and heat when you get into your new house.

Change the locks on the exterior doors. After you ve deep cleaned the kitchen make sure the fridge is plugged in so it s cold and ready to use when you move in. As soon as the closing is over and you ve gotten the keys to your house either buy and install new lock sets or have a locksmith come to the house to switch.