New House Checklist

When you are moving into a new home a house checklist is very important. There are so many items needed when you move, it is vital that you keep a list of what you will need!

WHAT IS A NEW HOUSE CHECKLIST?

I have moved many many times in my adult life. As the wife of a marine, we have done our share of moving and I feel I am an expert at it now!

Every move presents new challenges and there are always things that need to be done before hand so that the transition is smooth. One way to get off to a rocky start is to not have the supplies needed for a new home.

When I say new home I don’t mean you are moving into a newly built home. A new home is just a new to you home! 🙂 Both types of new homes require organization for a seamless transition.

CLEANING SUPPLIES

Moving into a new home requires a lot of cleaning. It is wonderful if you have time to do it BEFORE all the belongings are moved in, but that doesn’t always happen.

If someone lived in the house before you then you will definitely want to deep clean the home. There is just something about other people’s “germs” that don’t sit well with me.

Some cleaning supplies I want to have ready and on hand are these:

Lots of rags and sponges
All-purpose cleaner works on so many surfaces
Broom, mop, vacuum and extra vacuum bags
Rubber gloves for those really yucky areas
Paper towels, disinfectant wipes
New toilet brushes for all the toilets and toilet bowl cleaner
Glass cleaner
Air fresheners

I have a cleaning kit ready to go the minute we have access to the house and I take along this house checklist to stay on target!

TOOLS AND LIGHTING

It always surprises me how many items have to be taken apart and put back together when we move. Tools are a must for moving.

Lighting fixtures are different in every house and it is important to find out what kind of bulbs you will need for the new home.

Here are some items in the tools and lighting categories that have made moves easier for us:

Extra light bulbs
Dimmers
Extension cords and power strips
New outlet and light covers
Picture hooks and command strips
Box cutter
Tape measure
Screwdriver and extra screws
Hammer and extra nails
Electric drill may also be handy

KITCHEN AND BATH

The kitchen and bathrooms typically need the most work. There is more deep cleaning to be done and there are certain items that are very important in these spaces!

Kitchen rugs
Soap dispensers for all baths and the kitchen
Paper goods like toilet paper, napkins, paper towels
Bath mats and rugs
Shower curtain rods
Shower curtains and hooks
Toilet plunger for each bathroom
New toilet seats
Shelf liners
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Lots of the items on the house checklist fall into a miscellaneous category, but are still important.

My checklist always includes these things:
- Tape–scotch, masking, packing and duct
- Laundry baskets and hampers
- Trash cans for indoor and outdoor
- Fire Extinguisher
- Window coverings
- Front and back door mats
- Area rugs
- Organizational items
- Storage bins
FREE PRINTABLE NEW HOUSE CHECKLIST

You can download and print off this free printable new house checklist for your own personal use. I know it will come in very handy for you!

Just click the image below or this link to download: House Checklist

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Don’t forget to PIN this house checklist so you can refer to it again the next time you move!