There are a lot of things to do when you are moving into a new place, like turn the lights on! You need to switch on the Utilities first thing so you can have lights and brew your coffee! Pack boxes that are open first! You need certain things like your toiletries, clothes, maybe your home office and kitchen items, like the coffee pot. Familiarize yourself with the essentials, where is the main waterline, the fuse box, and propane or gas shutoff valves. Update your address so the USPS knows where you are going, and switch your licenses over for your vehicle and yourself. Install that home security system so you feel safe and secure in your new surroundings. In time you also need to find a new medical doctor, and update your voter registration because you are part of a new community now.
Key Takeaways:
- One of the first things you should do is get utilities up and running in home.
- Get an understanding for where the fuse and electrical boxes are located.
- Update any personal records such as license, voter registration, and others so you are prepared.
“You may need to unpack your home office right off the bat, or you might be more concerned with the kitchen.”