Moving Into Your New Home Checklist
Samuel Collins • March 13, 2019
A Guide from Pro Realty Group
Quick Clean for Your New Home
- Use vinegar to clean mineral deposits off the heating element fo your dishwasher.
- Clean oven, stovetop, and microwave.
- Clean your disposal by pushing a tray of ice cubes through it while running cold water -- then, follow with a whole lemon for freshness.
- Check/replace heating and air conditioning filters every month.
- Clean the dryer lint screen after each use.
- Clean coils on the back and/or underneath your refrigerator with a vacuum.
Keep Pests Away
- Seal cracks and holes around exterior of the home to prevent ants and other pests from entering.
- Check attic and crawl space for evidence of rodents and seal off any potential entrances.
- Eliminate excess moisture y fixing any leaks and areas of standing water in your basement, crawl space, and yard.
- Vacuuming/sweeping regularly rids the home of crumbs that may attract pests, as well as removing eggs that inspects may have laid inside.
- Make sure all doors and windows are properly sealed with tight-fitting screens and weather stripping.
Boost Your Curb Appeal and Neighborhood Pride
- Maintain landscaping by keeping your lawn edged and mowed, pruning and trimming trees and shrubs, and replacing dead or diseased plants.
- Clean and cover flower beds and gardens with 1-4 inches or mulch, pine-needles, or stones to conserve moisture, reduce weed growth, and maintain uniform temperature.
- Plant bright-colored seasonal flowers to enhance the beauty of your home.
- Repaint or re-stain front door, trim, fences, and shutters.
- Pressure wash dirty decks, walkways, and siding.
- Replace old light fixtures and add landscape lighting to create a chic, casual ambiance (this may help with home security as well).
- Add new modernized house numbers that complement your homes style and are easy for friends, family, and emergency services to spot.
- Repaint old furniture and add new, fun pillows and cushions.
- Hide or disguise garbage bins and air conditioning units.
- Spruce up the mailbox with a fresh coat of paint and a small mulched garden around the base.
Finishing Up Where You Live
- Replace light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs with a warmer light spectrum.
- Arrange furniture to make rooms appear larger and sell extra furniture.
- Repaint or reface kitchen and bathroom cabinets
- Restore or repair damaged furniture and upholstery.
- Repair and refinish damaged doors, molding and paneling.
- Deodorize the entire home to remove any unpleasant odors.
- To avoid clutter, sell or donate unwanted items.
- Use mirrors and the home's natural light to create a more spacious environment.
- Sit back, relax, and watch your hard work pay off -- literally!
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