ow that the paperwork really frustrating having to deal
belongs to the past and the with contractors or paint while
movers have left leaving all your possessions are located
you alone to admire your new inside the house.
property, it is time to sit down
and list all those things you - Check to see that all possible
will have to do before being able damage, like wet wood conditions
to relax on your couch or back or walls' deterioration.
yard and admire your new
possession. - Clean the gutters and
downspouts and check that drain
- First of all, install new water is directed away from the
locks. Since you probably have no house.
idea who has a copy of your
current keys, it is best not to - Service all heating equipment
take any chances. Consider making and check the chimney of the
an extra set of keys and giving fireplace for possible damage.
the copy to your parents or best
friend. - Install carbon monoxide
detectors and smoke detectors in
- Of course, purchase a fire key locations.
extinguisher for the kitchen and
one for the garage and keep them - All medicines, poisons, or
handy. Check and replace if other dangerous elements have to
necessary, all the batteries in be kept in child proof cabinets
the smoke detectors. and cupboards.
- If the house needs any - Create an emergency kit and
preventive maintenance do it as storage in close to the exit.
early as possible. It will be
- Keep flashlights, batteries, you should better check with your
matches and candles in a special neighborhoods local authorities
child proof drawer in an easy to first.
reach place.
- After you are settled in,
- Consider recording all the introduce yourself to your
important house data and keep the neighbors and offer them a
papers related to your house in a "hello" gift. Usually people are
safe or a drawer that locks. Also shy to bang on your door and
save all receipts of money spent introduce themselves, so it is
for permanent improvements, better if you break first the ice
repairs and any damage you had to by introducing yourself. One of
fix. These can later be used for the main reasons people enjoy
tax deduction purposes. living where they live is that
they know and bond with their
- In case you wish to renovate a neighbors.
part or even all of your house,
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