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Move-in Check List:
You got a new place… awesome! Here are a few tips to make your living situation better and prevent complications later.
Before Unpacking
Clean before placing furniture
Photograph damage
Check locks
Check windows
Find breaker box
Find water shutoff
Check smoke detectors
Check appliances
Measure windows
Stock toilet paper
Put soap and towel in bathroom
Set up trash bags
Locate laundry area
Check heat and air conditioning
Make sure doors close and lock properly
Photograph Damage
Take pictures of:
Scratches
Stains
Broken blinds
Damaged floors
Holes in walls
Leaks
Cracked tiles
Dirty appliances
Anything already broken
This is especially important if you are renting.
First-Day Supplies
Keep these easy to reach:
Toilet paper
Soap
Towel
Trash bags
Phone charger
Basic cleaning supplies
Paper towels or cloths
Water
Snacks
Medications
Pajamas
Change of clothes
Shower curtain, if needed
Bedding
Do not pack your first-night essentials at the bottom of a mystery box.
Safety Check
Make sure you know:
How to lock all doors
Where the exits are
Where the breaker box is
Where the water shutoff is
Whether smoke detectors work
Who to call for maintenance
Where your car will be parked
How packages are delivered
Moving in is not just decorating. It is learning how the home works.
First-Day Supplies
Keep these easy to reach:
Toilet paper
Soap
Towel
Trash bags
Phone charger
Basic cleaning supplies
Paper towels or cloths
Water
Snacks
Medications
Pajamas
Change of clothes
Shower curtain, if needed
Bedding
Do not pack your first-night essentials at the bottom of a mystery box.
Safety Check
Make sure you know:
How to lock all doors
Where the exits are
Where the breaker box is
Where the water shutoff is
Whether smoke detectors work
Who to call for maintenance
Where your car will be parked
How packages are delivered
Moving in is not just decorating. It is learning how the home works.