Although thrilling, becoming a new homeowner and moving into a new home comes with several responsibilities. While looking for new furniture and trying to make your house look aesthetically appealing, you might forget to keep in handy some very important items like a tool kit, a first aid kit and some cleaning supplies that will make your life easier. Here is a list of things so you do not forget!
Setting up a new house means you will stumble across a lot of tiny carpeting experiences like drilling a hole, cutting up something, or tightening a screw. Therefore, it is necessary that you keep a tool kit with you. Do not just buy tools and put them here and there but get a box and keep everything organized and together. You do not want to waste time looking for a tool you left somewhere in the mess of a house you are setting up.
An electric drill, screwdriver, hammer, nails, screws, pliers, flashlight, tape measure, scissors, and a utility knife are a must in your toolbox. Other than that, you can also keep wrenches, chain saws, and an adjustable spanner.
Some other items that will come in handy include a foldable ladder or something to step on unless you are very tall because you might have to access shelves that are high up, hang your curtains, or put up your paintings.
A box cutter will also save you a lot of time as you can use it to quickly open boxes without ruining the packaging. Also, keep some paintbrushes and some touch-up paint in hand, especially if you are moving into a house that was previously owned by someone else, and the walls need a bit of a touch-up.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), every 53 minutes one home fire-related injury happens in the United States of America. Such stats explain why keeping a fire extinguisher is a good idea, as it can save you in case a fire breaks out and gives you sufficient time to escape. You can also invest in a fire escape ladder so you can easily escape if a fire were to occur. Also, install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and ensure that they are functioning.
A first aid kit is also an essential item to keep in which you have bandages, sanitizing supplies like hydrogen peroxide, over-the-counter medication, a thermometer, tweezers, and instant heat and cold packs.
When moving to a new location, you would want to make sure that you and your family feel safe so check that your locks are of good quality and confirm that there are no obscure entry points into the house.
You would also want to consider installing a security camera system so that there is constant monitoring, and you are instantly alarmed if an intruder were to enter. Some other measures that you may take include installing a security spotlight and a smart doorbell.
If you want your new house to look good, you will need to make sure to get rid of all the cluttered mess. For this, you will have to organize everything properly in items like shelves and closet organizers.
You can also think of ways to optimize space usage by, for example, sliding storage boxes under the beds in the house and compartmentalizing drawers. Organization comes everywhere – in the bathroom, where you can install a shower caddy; or in your kitchen, where you can hang pot rails, store food in the fridge in stackable containers, and label all your spices; or in your living room, where you can install a shelf-riser to maximize storage.
Moving into a new house means having to do a lot of cleaning, too, especially if you are moving into a house that was previously under the use of someone. You will want to scrub the bathrooms, kitchen counters, and sinks and deep clean the floor, windows, and mirrors.
Therefore, you should keep a couple of cleaning supplies like a multi-purpose cleaner, sponges, gloves, a vacuum cleaner, and a mop and bucket in hand. Microfiber cloth, limescale remover, antibacterial spray, dish soap, and paper towels are some other essentials you can keep with you.
A great tip is not to forget to take a trash can with you. Also, keep trash can liners, and when cleaning every room of the house, dump all the dirt and trash into the trash bags.
Every new homeowner wants everything to be perfect and in place and if you plan, stay organized, and be mindful of all the essential items you need, this should not be a problem, and it will not take a lot of time for your house to turn into a home, a place where you find calmness and peace.
