What to Do In Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home
Once you’ve signed and closed on your new home, the work continues! There are so many projects you can do in the first few months as well as within the first year. Whether you’re looking at the interior of your home and considering upgrading the walls with a fresh coat of paint or if you’re looking at the exterior and considering new landscaping ideas, being a new homeowner is a labor of love.
We’ve provided a checklist on what you can do to maintain your home all year long.
Painting Your Home
One of the most common home renovation projects you may consider within the first year of moving into your new space is painting your room or multiple rooms. We’ve included some tips and techniques on how to paint different parts of your house and also offer some ideas on which colors might set just the tone you’re looking for.
- Indoor Painting Tips and Techniques
- How to Paint a Room
- 10 Ideas for Painting a Girl’s Bedroom
- 10 Ideas for Painting a Boy’s Bedroom
- Living Room Paint Ideas Guaranteed to Transform Your Space
Window Treatments
When you move into your new home, you’ll want just the right coverage on your windows to illuminate your rooms while at the same, show off your own sense of style. Here are some inspirational ideas on how you can liven up your windows in an artful way.
Insulation
No matter what season it is, it’s important for you to make sure that you have proper insulation in your house. Learn how to insulate your house, about the different insulations types for your attic and how to prevent frozen pipes during the cold season.
- Prevent Frozen Pipes With Insulation and Warm Air
- Pros and Cons of Attic Insulation Types
- How to Insulate a House
Landscaping
What your home looks like on the outside is just as important as what it looks like on the inside. Whether you have a small or large yard, we have a variety of landscaping ideas that’ll shape the look and feel of your home.
Upgrades & Replacements
What are some DIY jobs you can tackle when an appliance or part of your home system breaks down? Learn some of the basics — from how to fix a doorbell to replacing a lightbulb when it goes out.
- When a Thermostat Fails
- Repair a Doorbell: Fix a Dead or Broken Doorbell
- How to Upgrade and Replace Lightbulbs
Maintenance
Home maintenance doesn’t have to be a burdensome chore if you stay on top of problems when they arise. Whether you’re checking your sump pump, installing new smoke alarms, or caulking windows, there’s always something to do to ensure your home is healthy and up to code. Consider creating a home maintenance checklist for every season.
Monthly
Seasonal
- Summer Maintenance Checklist
- Fall Maintenance Checklist
- Winter Maintenance Checklist
- Spring Maintenance Checklist
Basic Projects for New Homeowners
If you’re new to the DIY world, we’ve got you covered! Learn how to start a garden, repair a broken pipe, fix an appliance or even use a leaf blower. Tackling these basic projects will build your confidence and equip you to be a more informed and seasoned homeowner.
- How to Paint a Room
- How to Pressure Wash a House
- How to Fertilize Your Lawn
- How to Start a Garden
- How to Repair a Broken Pipe
- How to Fix Household Appliances
- How to Use a Leaf Blower
More New Homeowner Tips and Information
Here are some additional tips and information that could help best prepare you to make the right decisions as a new homeowner — from checking your electrical and HVAC systems, compiling a list of contractors for needed repairs and creating an inventory of all your valuable assets you’ll be moving in with.
New Homeowner Products
There’s no shortage of things you could buy for your new house. It’s a list that could get long and very expensive pretty quickly. The key here is to focus in on what you need. Use this list for guidance and know what to avoid.
New Homeowner Resources
If you have any questions on products that you’re considering purchasing for your home, these national home improvement chains are tried-and-true resources.
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