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New Home Setup Checklist
Everything to set up your new home after moving in. Utilities, safety checks, essential purchases, and making it feel like home.
🔌 Utilities & Services
- ○Electricity - set up account or transfer
- ○Gas - set up account, schedule any inspections
- ○Water - set up account
- ○Internet - schedule installation (book early!)
- ○TV/cable/streaming services
- ○Trash/recycling service
- ○Security system - install or transfer monitoring
- ○Lawn care service if needed
🔒 Safety & Security First
- ○Change all locks or rekey
- ○Change garage codes and any keypads
- ○Test smoke detectors (replace batteries)
- ○Test carbon monoxide detectors
- ○Locate main water shut-off valve
- ○Locate electrical breaker panel
- ○Locate gas shut-off valve
- ○Check fire extinguisher (or buy one)
- ○Check for radon (if not done during inspection)
- ○Test GFCI outlets in bathrooms and kitchen
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🧹 Deep Clean Before Unpacking
- ○Clean inside all cabinets and drawers
- ○Clean refrigerator inside and out
- ○Clean oven and stovetop
- ○Run dishwasher empty with cleaner
- ○Clean all bathrooms thoroughly
- ○Shampoo carpets or mop all floors
- ○Wipe down all light switches and outlets
- ○Clean windows and window tracks
- ○Change HVAC filter
🛒 Essential First Purchases
- ○Toilet paper (lots!)
- ○Hand soap for each bathroom
- ○Dish soap
- ○Paper towels
- ○Trash bags
- ○Basic cleaning supplies
- ○Light bulbs (check types needed)
- ○Plunger (before you need it!)
- ○Basic tools kit if not unpacked yet
- ○Shower curtain if needed
- ○Batteries
🏠 Get to Know Your Home
- ○Identify which circuit breaker controls what
- ○Find out trash and recycling pickup days
- ○Check mailbox location and get key if needed
- ○Learn thermostat programming
- ○Identify any quirks (sticky doors, etc.)
- ○Check water heater temperature (120°F is standard)
- ○Test all appliances thoroughly
- ○Check washer/dryer hookups
📋 Administrative Tasks
- ○Update address with USPS (mail forwarding)
- ○Update driver's license address
- ○Update car registration
- ○Notify bank/credit cards
- ○Notify employer for tax purposes
- ○Update Amazon, subscriptions, etc.
- ○Register to vote
- ○Find new doctors/dentists if relocated
- ○Update homeowner's/renter's insurance
- ○File homestead exemption if applicable
👋 Getting Settled
- ○Introduce yourself to neighbors
- ○Explore the neighborhood (parks, stores, restaurants)
- ○Hang curtains or blinds for privacy
- ○Set up WiFi network and smart devices
- ○Arrange furniture layout
- ○Start making it yours (photos, decor)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the New Home Setup Checklist include?
This checklist contains 62 specific items organized into 7 categories: 🔌 Utilities & Services, 🔒 Safety & Security First, 🧹 Deep Clean Before Unpacking, and more. Example items include Electricity - set up account or transfer, Gas - set up account, schedule any inspections, Water - set up account.
How do I use this checklist effectively?
1) Copy the list to your free Honeydew account. 2) Review all 62 items and remove any that don't apply to your situation. 3) Add any personal items unique to your needs. 4) Share with family members to divide responsibilities. 5) Check off items as you complete them.
Why use a checklist for new home setup?
Checklists reduce forgotten items by 30-50% according to productivity research. This 62-item list was curated to cover common needs across 7 categories. The average user customizes 10-20% of items for their specific situation.