Things to do Before You Move In Make your new house your own with these helpful ideas, safety tips and simple upgrades to customize your house to fit your personality and taste.
Safety Change the locks Install water leak detectors under sinks and by the hot water heater Install carbon monoxide detectors Change batteries in smoke detectors Consider purchasing earthquake insurance Check faucets for leaks Have home security system installed or transferred to your control Make sure gates to backyard latch properly and install padlock Clean Have the carpets professionally cleaned Remove toilet seat and lid and replace with new or deep clean and reinstall Change the air filter Clean tile grout on backsplashes, floors and showers and re-grout or caulk if necessary
Update and Personalize Update hardware on cabinets to fit your style Update flooring Paint your front door, interior rooms, cabinets and exterior of the home Add closet organizers and shelving to bedrooms, pantry and laundry room Update faucets Update light fixtures Have window blinds installed Put your last name on the inside of the mailbox Update banisters Install soft close hinges on cabinets and drawers Paint the garage floor or add a gloss or seal to the concrete Update electrical outlets to include USB ports Update light switches to include dimmers Remove popcorn ceiling