{"id":609,"date":"2016-01-14T14:38:29","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T22:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=609"},"modified":"2016-01-14T14:38:39","modified_gmt":"2016-01-14T22:38:39","slug":"dont-forget-to-do-these-8-things-after-moving-into-a-new-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2016\/01\/dont-forget-to-do-these-8-things-after-moving-into-a-new-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Forget to Do These 8 Things After Moving Into a New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Congratulations on moving into your new home! As you settle in, it\u2019s important to take the necessary steps to protect your investment. From checking the locks to connecting utilities, you have a laundry list of to-do\u2019s before that final \u201cahhhh\u201d moment. To help you move through your honey-do inventory, here are eight essential steps to get you completely settled into your new home:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#1 Check your moving boxes.<\/strong><br \/>\nAlthough you checked and double-checked your packing job, there\u2019s a chance some of your possessions didn\u2019t survive the move. While looking through smaller items, make sure major appliances work as well. If damage occurred during the move, reference your contract to see if you have any access to liability coverage or insurance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#2 Inspect appliances.<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you didn\u2019t bring appliances with you to your new home, not to worry\u2013sometimes previous owners leave goodies behind. While hand-me-down appliances are convenient, it\u2019s best not to rely on them too heavily\u2013you don\u2019t want to be at the mercy of an unreliable washing machine or oven.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#3 Have the utilities turned on.<\/strong><br \/>\nBefore your move-in date, it\u2019s always a good idea to make sure your utilities are connected and turned on. Depending on the company, sometimes title companies will handle the transfer of utilities (all you have to do is ask the realtor when they\u2019re scheduled to be turned on). If you\u2019re new in town and unsure who to contact regarding utilities, you can call a local municipal office for more information.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#4 Look for the circuit breaker.<\/strong><br \/>\nDid your home\u2019s previous owner label the breaker switches? If some of the labels are peeling off or non-existent, find out which switches power the different parts of your home and label them accordingly. If the circuit breaker switches aren\u2019t working, you will need an immediate repair or upgrade (which can cost about $1,100).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#5 Find the water shut-off valve.<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the case of an emergency, it\u2019s extremely important to be able to locate the water shut-off valve for your home. Most homes have two shut-off valves: the main (indoors) and another for the outside water. If you don\u2019t know where either of these valves are, ask the realtor or the previous owners where to find them. Not knowing where to locate your water mains can lead to expensive repairs should something go wrong.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#6 Put new batteries in your detectors.<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter the move, make sure to replace the batteries in your fire and carbon monoxide detectors. Also, check the location and condition of fire extinguishers (it\u2019s a good policy to make one available in each room).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#7 Get a schedule for trash and recycling.<\/strong><br \/>\nTrash pick-up differs from neighborhood to neighborhood. Check with your homeowner association (HOA) or call the local waste management service to find out your schedule.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>#8 Change out all the locks.<\/strong><br \/>\nThere\u2019s a chance the previous owners of your home gave copies of their keys to neighbors or close friends. As a result (even though your neighbors aren\u2019t burglars) it\u2019s important to change out the old locks \u2014 front, back and any basement or porch doors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/dont-forget-to-do-these-8-things-after-moving-into-a-new-home\/\" target=\"_blank\">Don\u2019t Forget to Do These 8 Things After Moving Into a New Home<\/a> by Lindsay Listanski | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations on moving into your new home! As you settle in, it\u2019s important to take the necessary steps to protect your investment. 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