{"id":11413,"date":"2017-05-15T20:01:15","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T20:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/louisvillehomesblog.com\/?p=11413"},"modified":"2023-08-17T14:41:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T14:41:00","slug":"moving-new-home-heres-list-must-dos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/moving-new-home-heres-list-must-dos\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving Into a New Home? Here\u2019s a List of Must-dos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Moving into a new home can be an exhausting<\/em> experience. After so much hassle transporting cartons and boxes, painting, organizing renovations, and so much more, all you\u2019ll want to do when you arrive is relax and enjoy your new space! But can you? Being organized will help you in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But, there are a few must-dos, often overlooked by new homeowners, that should be taken care of before<\/em> getting comfortable. Use this checklist to make sure you\u2019ve covered the most important steps<\/strong> to tackle as you move in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change Your Address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From magazine subscriptions to bills to wedding invitations, you need to get your address changed so you don\u2019t have your mail sent to your former address. It\u2019s better to do this at least<\/em> a few days before you move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change the Locks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How will you sleep easy not knowing who else may have the keys<\/strong> to your new home? Even when you\u2019re sure that the previous owners handed over all the keys, don\u2019t take chances and call a locksmith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important not just to change the locks but also to replace the entire hardware. Here are some of the safest locks for your home<\/a>. It generally doesn\u2019t cost more than $20 to $30 to hire a locksmith.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scrub the House Down<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you move your furniture into the new place, be sure to clean the house<\/strong> from top to bottom. This could be the only chance you get to do any thorough cleaning<\/span> without furniture getting in the way, so make it count. Get a professional carpet cleaning service to steam clean the carpets. While a professional service will cost you about $50 per room, you can rent a steam cleaner for around $30 a day and do the job yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to cleaning those carpets, make sure to scrub and wipe the drawers, shelves, and countertops as well as the oven, refrigerator, and freezer. Again, you may hire a professional cleaning service to handle it all, especially if you\u2019ve already unloaded the moving van.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replace Your Mattresses with a Non-toxic One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your mattress is older than eight years old, then it might be time to get a new one. This<\/em> time a non-toxic one. Many of the older mattresses we have in our homes were made of harsh chemicals that can pose danger when inhaled. They are capable of causing allergies, especially for those with sensitive skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-toxic mattresses have been designed by companies, like Brentwood Home<\/span><\/a> to take care of this problem and should be one of the first considerations when you want to move into a new place and keep it as toxin-free as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extermination and Pest Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you see them or not, it\u2019s likely there are some bugs in and around your new home. Now is the time before<\/em> moving into a new home, to tackle these problems. If you don\u2019t want to DIY, call a local exterminator to find out how much it costs to treat bed bugs professionally<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have issues with bed bugs, the bed bug exterminator process<\/a> is fairly quick and painless<\/span>. For every pest problem, there’s a professional to handle it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This way you won\u2019t get worried about the kids or pets being exposed to harmful chemicals from the spraying. Delaying until your furniture arrives will only provide places for the critters to hide, making them harder to find later.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check To Be Sure There Are No Plumbing Leaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s expected that your home inspector will have checked out the plumbing before<\/em> you close the deal, you should always make sure to check yourself. Look out for running toilets, dripping faucets, and broken sink sprayers. You might also want to inspect your water heater<\/strong> to ensure there is no leakage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get the Filters Replaced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should change all the filters<\/a> when you move into a new house including the air filter in the heating and cooling unit, the vent filter above the stove, bathroom spigots, and aeration filters. You will also want to check the dryer vent to ensure it\u2019s not clogged. When you are moving into a new home, you want it to feel new inside and out!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Moving into a new home can be an exhausting experience. After so much hassle transporting cartons and boxes, painting, organizing renovations, and so much more, all you\u2019ll want to do when you arrive is relax and enjoy your new space! But can you? 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