Set Up New Home
Complete step-by-step checklist to set up new home covering clean empty rooms first and assemble beds first, and essential action items.
Clean empty rooms first
Wipe shelves, vacuum, and mop before unpacking boxes
Assemble beds first
Set up beds so you have a place to sleep on day one
Connect internet and Wi-Fi
Install router and set up wireless connection for tech
Unpack kitchen and bath
Prioritize unpack of essential cookware, plates, and bath items
Organize bedroom closets
Hang clothes and store shoes to clear bedroom clutter
Verify new home lock keys
Replace or rekey entry door locks for security
Unpack remaining room boxes
Unpack family room, guest rooms, and garage bins next
Mount smoke alarms tests
Verify location and batteries of alarms in new home
Set up trash pickup rules
Check community calendars for weekly trash and recycling days
Hang basic wall art decor
Put up family photos and decorations to feel at home
Locate water main shutoff valves
Verify shutoff coordinates for emergencies in new house
Sanitize kitchen cabinets interior
Wipe pantry shelves clean before loading groceries
Setup emergency first-aid kit station
Place kit in central, reachable cabinet slot in bathroom
Introduce yourself to neighbors
Meet closest neighbors to establish supportive community links
Check mailbox locks status keys
Verify mail keys open community postal boxes cleanly