Things to Do Before Moving Into Your New Home

When moving into a new home, there are several things you must do to help you settle in fast. The entire process will be tedious, time-consuming, and will involve money to buy new household products. But what is important is being patient and organized about it. You may need to have a moving checklist to guide you in every step of your moving journey.

With all the hassle, you need a new home to do list because packing and unpacking may take a few days to complete. Fortunately, in this digital age, it isn't hard to do anything because the internet is right at your fingertips. That is why we wrote this piece to help you understand the things you need to do before moving into your new home.

So here’s what to do:

1. Update Your Address

The first thing to do when moving to a new home is to send in a change of address form with Canada Post; otherwise, your parcels and letters will land in the wrong hands. Also, ensure you change the address on running subscriptions, with the CRA, at the bank, on correspondences that come to your home, and more. 

Inform your family and friends about it because you do not want your holiday cards to get to the wrong destination.

2. Inspect and Do Repairs

Walk through the house to see if the conditions meet what was in agreement, and if there are any additional repairs, fix them right away. If you find flaws that the previous owner ought to have fixed, do not hesitate to contact your realtor to follow up. 

Check the plumbing works to ensure that there aren't any leaks on the piping. You can invite a home inspector to do a professional job for you.

3. Confirm Availability of All Utilities

A home is only habitable when all the utilities are running well. So, ensure you check that the electricity, water, and gas connections are functioning as required. Do not forget to set up internet and phone connections and reach out to the city for new waste bins if possible.

4. Conduct Thorough Cleaning and Extermination of Pests

Cleaning is the most important thing to do when moving to your new home because it is the only way to eliminate dust, germs, molds, and other agents that can cause disease. You will have peace knowing that the toilet area is clean and free of germs. And by extermination and fumigation, you rid the house of pests that can be dangerous to your health and those of your loved ones.

5. Create a General Design Plan

Once done with cleanliness, it's time to think about your house's plan, especially the living room. Plan the design and arrangement of furniture and consider which new home upgrades are worth the money you have planned for a home makeover. You may consult an interior designer to help you out with the best arrangements and new home essentials.

6. Check for Child and Pet Safety

Childproofing is inevitable if you live with young ones at home. Remove hazardous materials from the kid's play area and fix hanging cables that could strangle them. As for pets, ensure their health safety by keeping harmful or spoiled food away from their sight, train them to keep off electric cords to avoid electric shocks.

7. Find the Electric Panel and Water Valve

Electrical safety is a priority when moving to a new home; therefore, locate the electrical panel and fuse box for easy access whenever there is an electrical hazard. Besides, you should test to see if the smoke detectors and alarms are working as required. Also, locate the water valve position to know where to turn it off when there is a malfunction on the taps.

8. Find Social Amenities

Before you start moving, check for the availability of social amenities like schools, hospitals, and entertainment spots. Even before completing the buy of a home, notify your kids, let them contribute to the moving decision, and identify their favourite schools. Do a check on the available health care providers and see if they accept your insurance coverage?

9. Register your Motor Vehicle and Update Insurance

If you are moving to a new province, you may be required to do a new registration for your motor vehicle. Consequently, you also have to renew your driver's license. Another thing in the spotlight is the home insurance that you have to update to have a peace of mind if something unthinkable ever happens.

10. Know Your Neighbours

Finally, you have to connect with your neighbours because it is a human thing to do. Your immediate community will come in handy in times of need, so do not ignore them. They are the ones to familiarize you with the new environment.

Moving into your new home won't be a hassle if you have a checklist on what to do to get ready. The things we stated in this article are a good start point to make moving life easier for you. Also, consult home inspectors for help to identify flaws in the attic and edifice. For new home decor ideas, work with interior designers who will offer amazing tips to improve your house's overall outlook.

Have more tips? Do not hesitate to drop your comment, and we will be glad to respond.

Author’s Bio:

Archie was a builder for more than 40 years. Mainly after his retirement the enthusiastic electrical works in garden and writes for a blog Homemakerguide.com to keep himself occupied. His many years of experience can get you the right tool reviews whether it is a drill, welding machine or so. An impressive fact to note about him is that almost everything in his house is a representation of his skills made by his hands.