7 Things To Do After You Move Into Your New House

The house has been selected. You've gone through the closing, packed up, and moved everything in. What next? There's the unpacking and getting settled, but there may be a few other things that can be just as important that may have slipped your mind with everything else going on. After moving into my house I identified seven things I wish I'd done or did do after I moved into my house.

Related read: Tips For Making Moving And Packing Easier 

(I am not a financial expert. All information is based on my own personal experience and research. This information is not meant to be financial advice and is just for educational purposes. This post includes some affiliate links. Should you click an affiliate link and make a purchase I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.)

1. Clean everything

Personally, I don't care who the seller says cleaned the house or what they cleaned it with, I prefer to do a nice scrub down whenever I move somewhere. That way I know it's clean. Particularly when it comes to the kitchen, bathroom, and floors. Ok, everything.

So before you move it's probably a good idea to think about all of the cleaning supplies you'll need so you can stock up beforehand and try to avoid the multiple trips to the store on moving day. Some of the products I use a lot are multi-surface cleaners, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, and a Swiffer Duster.

2. Register appliances

If you have any brand new appliances in your kitchen or laundry room register them within your first few days so you don't forget and you can take advantage of the full warranty.

3. Hold on making drastic changes right away

It may be tempting to start doing some serious decorating as soon as you move in. but in some instances, it may be better to hold off for a while. By not rushing into decorating you can figure out where your furniture is best suited for the room, what colors you want to paint the walls, what you want to get rid of or replace, and even what you can afford. It also gives you time to figure out what room(s) you want to start decorating first.

Related read: How To Add Personality To A Room (With A Small Budget)

4. Make a list of what needs to be fixed

When you tour the home there will be some fixes you will easily and quickly see and identify. There are others that you won't be able to find until you've lived in the house for a while and are going about your daily routine.

My house had a plumbing issue that wasn't detected until about two after I moved in and my parents were visiting me. The pipe to the sewer had a blockage that had built up over time and came to a head with the extra usage during my parent's visit.

If you're in a new build a lot of these fixes could be under warranty. So take the time to make a list and send all your fixes to the builder at once.

5. Memorize the neighborhood trash schedule

This seems like a little thing, but it's important. When you first move in you'll have more trash than normal from unpacking boxes and maybe even brand new items you bought for the house. So knowing when the trash is collected each week is key to making sure the trash doesn't pile up.

6. Meet the neighbors

Getting to know your neighbors can be key to enjoying your new home and neighborhood. It can also be helpful as you can help each other by

• Watching each other's house when you go on vacation or aren't home for extended periods of time
• Letting out the dogs when you're on vacation
• Sharing the latest neighborhood news (such as who's moving in or out. Which neighbors could use some help from the neighborhood)

When I lived in apartments I didn't see getting to know my neighbors as important because I knew neither one of us was planning to stay for a long time. We would likely move on when the rent got too high, we got jobs elsewhere, or for some other reason. Now that I'm in a house I want to know my neighbors and realize the importance of it.

7. Sign up for coupons

Oh yes. Sign up for coupons to home decorating stores like Wayfair as well as your local hardware stores like Lowe's and Home Depot. I was so glad I signed up for these because I was probably going to Lowe's or Home Depot almost every other day for the first two weeks after moving in.

These coupons saved me close to a couple hundred dollars if not a little bit more. I got the coupons by signing up for them when I changed my address with the USPS and the retailer's website.