April 27, 2017

The Ultimate First Time Homeowner Checklist

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Have you and your significant other finally decided to move from your rental apartment in the city to a full-sized home in the suburbs of Boston? Our full service moving company has helped move dozens of couples into a larger space in preparation for starting a family.

If there’s one thing you need to know about being a first time homeowner: it doesn’t come easy – which is why our Boston movers have decided to give you the ultimate homeowner checklist for those who aren’t quite sure what to do once you’re handed the keys.

Start Cleaning

Wash cabinets, counter tops, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures
Swiffer, mop and sanitize all hardwood or tile flooring
Contact a professional carpet cleaning company and have your carpets deep cleaned
Dust vents, fans baseboards, and crown molding

Make Service Calls

It’s always a good idea to have your HVAC system and ductwork inspected and cleaned
Contact pest control companies and have your home treated for termites, mosquitoes, carpenter ants and rodents
Be sure to contact your utility companies and confirm they have your new address and ask what date your first meter reading will be

Address Home Security

If your home isn’t a new build, be sure to change the locks and add deadbolts
Improve outdoor lighting by installing automatic motion sensor lights around your garage and doors
Have a professional test and inspect your smoke detectors or replace old batteries with new ones
Have a fire escape plan laid out. If you need help rearranging furniture to ensure a safe and timely exit in the event of an emergency, contact our in-home moving company today.