Moving into a new home requires a lot of preparation and careful planning. It’s not as simple as packing your stuff and transferring it to your new home. With all the excitement of moving, it’s easy to forget some important tasks. If you want to have a smooth and stress-free move, you need to take care of a few things before you start moving your belongings. So, here are a few things you should do before you move into your new home.
Finish Renovations
If you plan on making some changes to your new home, make sure you do it before you move in. Renovations are not something you do with a full house because it can create quite a mess. So, if you are looking to do any major renovations or even some painting, do that before you settle in. Even something as simple as tearing down a wall to expand your living room can be quite the project. Save yourself the hassle and finish any renovations prior to moving in.
Clean the New Home
You need to clean the new place, especially if you did any renovations. Tearing down walls, installing new cabinetry, and other renovation projects produce a lot of dust and debris. So, clean your home thoroughly, and have it ready for the moving day.
Set Up Your Utilities
You need to set up your utilities like electricity, heating, water, etc. before you move in. Don’t assume they’ll be on and operational when you arrive. Instead, get all your utilities set up ahead of time and contact your provider at least two weeks before your actual move-in date.
Set Up Internet and Cable Service
Have your home wired for service before you arrive. Contact your cable and internet service provider to schedule an installation date before you move in.
Update your Billing Address
Contact your credit card companies, banks, or any other financial institutions and provide them with your new address.
As you can see, these suggestions are nothing out of the ordinary but they can definitely make the process and transition a lot easier and stress-free. So, make sure you complete all of them before you settle in.
If you’re planning a move and are looking for reliable and professional movers, don’t hesitate to call Armando Movers. We would be happy to help!