Shifting from one place to another can turn out to be abundantly tedious, overwhelming and exhausting.
You can be easily confused by keeping track of tasks to be accomplished in a day. Don’t be hard on yourself;
you are starting a new life in a new home after all.
Here is a way you can spare yourself with all the confusion. Packing and shifting can be covered by
us but after you reach your new home it can turn out to b a mess around you.
So, here is a checklist for you to avoid inconvenience and go on with your schedule stress-free.
Here are some points to be included in your checklist when you move into a new home –
- Know your place
If possible, knowing your place when its empty can prove to be very useful before moving in.
The empty place will help you understand your place and give you an opportunity to plan out where your
furniture and appliances can fit.
This will help you plan out and unpacking will be What to do first moving into a New Home.
less challenging. Labeling and prioritizing during unpacking will ease settling in.
- Keep some cash handy
In India, we say it never hurts to have some cash handy.
While major expenses are covered by credit and debit card.
Some circumstances/ unforeseen situation may require cash therefore it’s better to have some money in your
wallet.
- Boot up all the utilities
Making sure all the utilities in your new home are ready can be considered a pre-requisite before moving-in.
so, when you have walk around the house remember to make sure the utilities are working properly.
Ensure electricity, gas and water supply is set-up.
- Replace the locks
There isn’t any way of knowing who might have a key to your new home.
The owner must have provided a key to previous tenants. It’s better to be safe than sorry,
so better get those locks changed.
- Power up all the appliances
Plug in all the appliances and check if they are working properly.
Also, clean refrigerator coils located on the back of the fridge.
Heat releasing efficiency of refrigerator is reduced due to clogging of the coils.
Clogging can be due to dust, pet hair, cobwebs, etc.
This can shorten compressor life and result in more energy consumption.
Coils can be cleaned with a vacuum or a coil-cleaning brush.
- Modify your mailing address
If you didn’t change you’re mailing address before moving, make sure to change your mailing
address as soon as you move.
Update your address with all the service and retailers including bank and insurance companies.
Share your updated address with friends and family as well.
- Put up security-system
Moving into a new place definitely raises questions about security. It’s important to feel safe wherever you live.
For some it ends with installing new locks and for others it involves an establishment of a home security system with
cameras, motion detectors and a smart doorbell. Contact the nearest security services and ensure your safety.
- Establish internet connectivity
In the tech-savvy era we live in, internet has become necessity for our phones, PC, laptops,
tablets and maybe security systems.
Almost all the new installations have Wi-Fi connectivity and control with our smart phones.
So planning out what type of internet connectivity and installation is needed can turn out to be a good decision
when you move in.
- Work out sleeping arrangements
Waiting up till midnight to figure out where to sleeping arrangements is not something one would want after
moving to a new place. Prioritizing setting up bedroom furniture with the bedding and pillows can help you
be relaxed after the move day. Packing all the essentials like brush, toothpaste, medications, etc. in a separate
bag will help you the morning after.
- Be aware of your new home before renovating
Living in the house for 1 year can help you decide better if you want to make any major renovation changes in the
house. Initial decisions might change after you have lived in the place.
- Assemble homeowner’s journal
Storing all the repair receipts, insurance papers and all the information regarding your new home will be handy
if you place all the papers in a binder making your life easier. This binder can be called as homeowner’s journal.
- Check fuse box and water supply
Check the fuse box for electricity issues and water supply valve for water availability for future.
- Carry out Deep clean
After moving all the furniture, there is no place for a deep clean so it’s better if you get your home spotless before the
boxes arrive.
- Get to know your neighborhood
Exploring the stores, parks or restaurants might be fun break during unpacking breaks.
Exploring the area and meeting new neighbors will help you settle in socially and feel like home around you.
This list will definitely make your transition easier and convenient. Don’t feel a lot of burden on yourself,
we are here for you. Shift me packers and movers is a group of professionals who will assist at every step from your
present location to the new location.
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