{"id":5535,"date":"2019-07-19T18:39:23","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T13:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.servicesutra.com\/blog\/?p=5535"},"modified":"2023-01-23T11:44:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T06:14:42","slug":"essential-things-to-do-after-moving-tips-to-unpack-settle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.servicesutra.com\/blog\/essential-things-to-do-after-moving-tips-to-unpack-settle\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Essential Things to Do After Moving – Tips to Settle Easily"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Moving in to a new house can be overwhelming. It\u2019s that time when you feel excited because you are moving in to your dream home. And at the same time, moving can be tiring because there are so many things to do; from planning your move to making house moving checklist<\/a>, hiring movers and packers, preparing for the final move day and getting settled in to your new house. If you are planning for a move and you are busy with planning and preparations for the ultimate move day, then you are at the right track. But what to do and how to settle down easily in your new house requires serious planning, and that\u2019s what I am going to help you with in today\u2019s post. I am sharing a list of the most essential things to do after moving in to a new house and settle easily in your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

In order to make your move successful and hassle-free, the best\nthing to do it to make two different checklists for your move i.e. the pre and\npost move checklists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Post-move checklist of things to do after moving into a new house <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While the pre-move checklist<\/a> will help you plan and organize everything correctly and move safe and without hassles. The post-move checklist will help you tackle the most essential things to do after moving in to your new house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And this is the most ignored aspect of moving a house. But\nif you have planned for a move, then you can use this post-move checklist of\nthings to do after moving to your new house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post-move checklist of things to do after moving into a new house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We often tend to plan everything correctly to ensure packing and transportation is done right. We take pre-move tasks and planning seriously. Right from choosing to do it yourself to hiring movers<\/a>, creating inventory list of items, requesting house moving estimates<\/a> from relocating companies to preparing our appliances for the final packing; we do everything possible to ensure that our goods get packed and moved safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But we just forget to plan the post move activities that are\neven more crucial. Because if you start unpacking randomly and without even\nmatching the number of boxes and ignore other crucial thing to do after a move,\nthen you may have tough time settling into your new house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you are moving your house and you have checked vital moving tips and hacks<\/strong><\/a> then , then I am sure you are well prepared, and ready for the big day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you have not planned for things to do after moving to\nyour new home, or you have no clue about how to settle correctly in your new\nhouse then this checklist of essential things to do after moving to your new\nhome can be of great help to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, unpacking and getting settled in your new house, handling post move activities should not be that tough and complicated. And this post move checklist is going to help you get it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, here we go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Count the boxes after unloading<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This is a no brainer, but there are many who just forget to count\nthe boxes after unloading by the moving company. It\u2019s totally unsafe to assume\nthat all the boxes have been unloaded and they have delivered it to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have used the movers and packers service, then they\nmust have given you a packing list, most of the movers do. So take out the\npacking list and count the unloaded boxes, containers and packages to ensure\nthat you have received exactly the same number of items, and that nothing is left\nin your old home or in the truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find anything missing, then immediately alert the\nmoving team and your move coordinator about the missing boxes or items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Precaution: The movers and packers will ask you to sign the delivery challan, to confirm that you have received all of the boxes and household goods. Don\u2019t sign the delivery challan, without tallying and counting the boxes. Once you sign the delivery challan and then you notice about missing boxes, then the moving company may or may not believe you and you won\u2019t have any written proof to establish your case.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspect your boxes and containers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Counting of unloaded and delivered boxes ticked. The next crucial\nthing to is to check that there is no visible damage to any of the appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may not be easy to quickly unpack and inspect all of the boxes,\nbut still take a good look at each of the boxes and crates to check if there is\nany damage due to mishandling or poor packing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a very thin chance of damage especially when if you\nused the services of a moving company, but still if there is any sign of minor\nor major damage, you should make a written complaint with the moving company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case of major damages, usually the moving companies take\nit to the insurer and get your claims settled. In case minor scratch and\ndamages, they can settle it on their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But whatever be the case, inspecting your goods is seriously\nimportant and the earlier you do it, the better for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule post move activities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As you already know, there are tons of activities lined up\nfor you before you finally settle in your new home. Right from getting the electricity\nand water supply up and running to hanging ceiling fans, connecting home appliances,\ninstalling water purifier to setting up bed and making required arrangement for\nyour kids and pets and resuming your office and work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is so much left to do. But, now as your goods are\nalready delivered safe and sound by the moving company, you should take a\nbreather, pause and make a schedule to handle post move activities comfortably.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to schedule a comfortable post move activities\nlist, you should not down the tasks that have to be completed and then assign a\npriority to it. The task that needs immediate attention and does not require much\neffort can be taken up first. And similarly, you can move down to tasks that\ncan wait for a day or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, it\u2019s absolutely critical to unpack essential items\nand connect all your home appliances. But decorating your home and socializing\nwith your neighbors can wait for a day or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m sure you got the point. So get ready and start working\non how you want to schedule various tasks. Feel comfortable to do it as per\nyour needs, availability of time and resource and most importantly your comfort\nlevel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean your rooms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have finally moved to your new home, I am sure\nyou want to start unpacking without delay. But hold on, just before you start\nunpacking, it\u2019s absolutely necessary to clean your home. Ideally, you should\nhire a cleaner to get your house properly deep cleaned even before unloading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you didn\u2019t get a chance to get your house properly\ncleaned then now is the time to clean all your rooms. Calling a cleaning\ncompany may delay the process for a day or two, so you may like to do the basic\ndusting and cleaning on your own. Or if you don\u2019t feel like cleaning on your\nown, then may be check with a local cleaning company and see if they are available\nand if they can get it done for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever is the case, cleaning your home before you start\nunpacking is really important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspect and get the utilities right<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There is a very thin chance that there\u2019ll be issues with the\nessential utilities like electricity and water supply in your new home. Usually\nin flats and apartments that are locked for long, you have may have issues with\nthe utility connections. Some time it\u2019s intentionally disconnected and hence it\u2019s\nimportant to check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, check if the water and electricity is up and running. If\nthere are any issues, then check with the required authority or the facility\nmanager in case you have moved to a housing society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if the electrician or plumber is coming to your house to\nfix utility issues, then ask them to check all the switches and water points to\nensure everything is up and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locate switches <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you have moved to your owned house, then you may be aware\nof all the important switches and points like the switch for the submersible\nwater pump, main switch, fuse box and so on. But if you are moving to a rented\napartment, then it\u2019s important to locate and identify these switches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from locating the switches outside, you should also\ntake a note of switches and boards in your rooms. For instance, you will need\nto locate the socket and switch to connect your fridge and similarly other switches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start unpacking the essentials<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now that basic things are well addressed, it\u2019s time to start\nunpacking. You may have plan to unpack all of the boxes in one go, but that\u2019s not\nthe best way to do it. It\u2019s not easy to unpack and arrange all of the goods in\none go, that may be very tiring and may take a toll on your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, start unpacking the essentials. If you are planning to\nstart cooking immediately, then you may have to settle your kitchen, bedroom\nand of course the bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the rooms that you will be accessing immediately\nand hence unpack boxes where items related to these rooms are packed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have to do the bed, unpack cooking oven, microwave,\nutensils, rockeries, buckets etc. Next in the list should be the curtain for\nyour bedroom, bed linens, pillow and pillow cases, night dress, towel etc. The\nidea is to unpack slowly, so that you can do it comfortably and without having\nto spend plenty of time in unpacking and then ending up tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Re-arrange your goods<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your home properly arranged and organized will make\nit look good and it can help you save plenty of space. So, as you start\nunpacking the boxes slowly, you should also get organized and arrange your\ngoods at its designated places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So the best ways to unpack your goods after moving your house\nis to do it an order. So pick one room and unpack cartons that contains items\nspecific to that room. This way, you will have total control over unpacking and\nre-arranging that eventually helps in getting settled down easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have brought any storage unit from your previous\nhome, then may be unpack and place it at its designated place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you are unpacking items that will go to the kitchen,\nthen arrange them correctly in the kitchen to avoid repeat work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you unpack bedroom cartons, you should arrange those\nclothes, bed sheets, towel, dresses etc in the wardrobes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unpack and connect home appliances<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Next is to unpack and connect all the home appliances like\nTV, fridge, Washing machine, dryer, dish washer, music system etc. Out of all\nthe appliances that you might have brought from your previous house, the fridge\nis probably the heaviest one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So take extra precaution when lifting and moving fridge to\nits designated place. It\u2019s always better to ask the moving crew to place such\nheavy items at its designated place. But if you forgot to do so then make sure\nthat you are not trying to lift such heavy weight appliances all alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask your family members for help in moving these heavy\nweight items inside your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue unpacking and arranging<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Needless to say, unpacking the full move of a 3 room house is not going to be easy and it\u2019s going to take a lot of efforts and time. But as I said, it\u2019s always better to unpack slowly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, you can continue unpacking other carton and boxes and at the same time continue arranging your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replace locks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By this time, you might have nearly completed the unpacking and re-arranging. And if your kitchen is not setup as of now, then you may have to go out and bring foods or order online. So, this is the right time to go out and take a look at the neighborhood. But before you go out, make sure to secure our house<\/a> by replacing or using additional locks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on whether you have moved to a pre-owned house or\na rented apartment, you should take a call on replacing the locks. If this is\nyour own house, then you may not have to change locks because only you may have\nthe keys. But the point is to be aware and act safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get rid of used boxes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As you finish unpacking all of the boxes successfully after moving in to your new house, getting rid of unused moving boxes is next important thing to do. So, do you have any idea about how to get rid of used moving boxes<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to get rid of unused moving boxes would be to recycle these boxes, because that way it will be re-used and it won\u2019t hurt the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there are many ways to get rid of the used moving boxes including such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n