If you have successfully moved to your new home and cannot wait to start a new life, remember that there are things to get done before completely settling in. Now that the hardest part of moving in hundreds of boxes and furniture is over, there are some important tasks you should not put off for later on. Make sure to take care of the following things as soon as possible after moving into your new house.

Protect Your Home

You can never know who else has the keys to your house. So, the first thing you should do after relocating is to change the locks of the house. Change the locks of all outside doors including gates.  Examine all windows and check if they close well. It is advisable to install smoke detectors and have at least one fire extinguisher. Consider installing a burglar alarm and CCTV cameras for extra safety and surveillance. Lastly, make a plan for an emergency exit.

Unpack all Boxes and Organize

Proceed by unpacking all the delivered goods. Make a list of all the things to you have transported and tick off each item from the list to make sure that everything is delivered to your home. Unpacking can be a tiring task and obtaining home maid services will make your life easier at this point. After you have unpacked all the essentials, it is time to organize them. Figure out where each item belongs in and move them to the respective rooms.

Declutter

Unpacking will leave you with tons of trash including cardboard boxes, bubble wrap and rigifoam. Cleaning your home is the next big task at hand. You will have to sweep, dust, vacuum carpets, rearrange everything and take out the trash. Consider help from home assistant services to finish this step faster. When cleaning, use good quality products to wipe surfaces, counter tops and remove stains.

Keep in mind to move in bulky furniture at last so that you will have no obstructions when cleaning the house.

Check Utilities

It is important to check if your utilities are up and running. Check the water, electricity and gas supply to ensure that they are steady. You should also locate the electricity meter and note down the reading so that you will not be overcharged end of the month. Do not wait to attend to any repairs and fixing later on. Do them immediately after you move in.

Congratulations! Now you are ready to unwind and settle in at your new home. Once these steps are completed, take one more look at the house and see if everything is in place.