Pre-Home Ownership
Posted by gtong on January 26th, 2010
What’s the first thing you do when you first move in a home? It’s an exciting time, and maybe all you can think about is getting all your stuff inside. But wait! There are things you can do before you bring your first box into your new home. Doing a few simple checks around the house before you move in can help you settle into your home later on.
Changing the Locks: Security and safety should be a priority in your new house. Getting the locks changed to any place you move into will make sure that a previous tenant with a spare key can enter in your home.
Plan your Layout: Figure out where all your furniture is going to go. This will make less work for you when you’re moving — you’ll know where things are going, so they can be placed in their proper place. You’ll also know if you have enough space for all your furniture.
Get it Cleaned: The previous tenants or landlords may have cleaned your apartment, but doing it yourself will ensure that everything is thoroughly clean. It will also give you a chance to closely inspect every spot of your home before you bring in all of your stuff.
Check the Plumbing: Leaky pipes can cost you a lot of money, and can lead to other household problems. Run your faucets and toilets to make sure they’re running properly, and to make sure any leaks are taken care of.
Check the Circuits: Make sure all the lights and electrical sockets are working. It would also be an opportune time to label your circuit breaker, so you won’t have to figure it out later on when a problem arises.
Painting: If you moved into a place with some funky colors that you’re looking to get rid of, it’s the perfect time to repaint the walls. This will save you a lot of hassle, time, and money.
After everything is said and done, you’ll have a home you can really feel at home in. Is there anything you do before you move into a home?
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The plumbing is really important! If we had really checked out the plumbing in our rental house, we would probably never have moved in. We have fixed some of the leaks on our own, and hired a plumber to fix others. We now have one major one: our toilet seal is leaking. I swear, shoddy, old plumbing is never ending.