6 Things You Should Do After Arriving at a New Home
All the boxes are already unloaded and some may already be unpacked. The furniture is already arranged and you are already rested from a tiring day of arranging and doing what is necessary after arriving at your new home. Now is officially your second day in your new home and there is much to do. To help you plan your activity, here are some tips that you can take into account:
1. Meet Your Neighbors
Early in the morning, invite your family for a jog around the neighborhood to meet your neighbors. Take time to introduce your family to them so that they will know that you are the new homeowner of a house in the area. Making friends with your neighbors will make it easier for you to adjust to your new place.
2. Survey Your Neighborhood
As you jog or stroll in the neighborhood to meet your neighbors, it is also the best time to get yourself familiar with the establishments near you like the nearest grocery, bakeshop, clinic, restaurants, park, and others. This way you will know where to go for your needs.
3. Organize the Essentials
It is hard to organize all your things in a day. It will probably take you several days before you can arrange everything. To help you easily get around the house and do basic chores like cleaning, cooking, dishwashing, and laundry, organize first all essential items that you will need daily.
4. Go to the Grocery
You can’t prepare food for your family if you don’t buy supplies. It will be expensive to always take out or dine out because you have nothing in your pantry or ref. When everything in your kitchen is in place including your kitchen appliances, it is best to have a quick trip to the supermarket and buy essential food items like fruits, vegetables, meat products, and others that can last you for several days.
5. Install Window Treatments
The soonest you can install window treatments, the safer it will be for you. You don’t want all your belongings to be exposed for just anyone to see. Install first your window treatments such as curtains, blinds, or shades in strategic areas of your home like bedrooms, living room, and dining.
6. Deep Clean Your Home
On your second day in your new home, you may be too busy for deep cleaning. But try to fit it in your schedule as soon as possible. While everything is still fresh, it is a perfect time for deep cleaning before you finally organize and arrange your things.
The things listed above may be too much for you to do in a day. Nevertheless, these are essential things that you can do after transferring to your new home aside from organizing your things. By considering these things, you can now easily and quickly adjust to your new home. It is best that your entire family can take part in it so that you can help each other out. Also, if you have school-age children who are transferring school as a result of your transfer of residence, it is best if you can visit together their new school.
