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Moving into a new home can be an extremely exciting time in a person’s life. However, it can also be incredibly hectic. There are some things that can be placed on the back burner during the move in process. With these five easy tips on moving into a new home, you can be sure to have your house as safe and cost efficient as possible.
Change the Locks
At closing time, the seller of a
house turns over the keys to the new owners. Many times, though, the
previous owner will have given a spare key to a friend or neighbor in case of
emergency. Enlist a locksmith to come to the house and change all of the
locks and get new keys made. This final transition from one owner to the
next will give the new homeowner peace of mind.
Reprogram Your Garage Door Remote
Along with changing the locks of
your home, reprograming your garage door remote will ensure the safety of your
house. Depending on the brand of remote, steps in reprograming it may
differ, but the process is simple for nearly all brands. Most remotes
have a “Learn” button, which you must hold until the indicator light
blinks. While the indicator light blinks, press the button on your
remote. This should reprogram your garage door opener remote. If
this does not work, contact your remote manufacturer or local hardware store
for assistance.
Change Your Home’s Air Filters
Most air filter manufacturers
recommend that you change the HVAC air filters once every month. Due to the
increased amount of activity of moving furniture in and out of the house, a
larger concentration of dust will collect in the ventilation
system. In order to improve the air quality in your home and
increase heating and cooling efficiency, make sure you change your air filters
right when you move in.
Install New Batteries in Smoke
Alarms
When a person is selling their home,
there are many different procedures they must do to ensure that it is ready for
sale. Often times, during the stress of the home selling process, the
smoke alarms are forgot about. Ensure the safety of your home and family
by changing the batteries in the smoke detectors when you move into a new
house. This cheap and quick home improvement has the potential to save
your family’s life. Replace Toilet Seat Covers
We probably don't need to go into specific details. but most people insist on swapping toilet seats.
