You may think that you know everything you’ll need when you move into your new home. These essentials may have gotten lost in your lists of furniture, keepsakes, food and clothes.
Safety Detectors
Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors if the house does not have them, and if they are already in place, make sure they are operational. Consider a free radon test Atlanta GA. You may also want to test for asbestos, either on your own or with the help of a professional, if you live in an older house. For inhabitants of high-crime areas or people with expensive belongings, an alarm system could make you feel more secure.
Emergency Stores
No one expects a disaster to happen to them. Even if you live in an area that has minimal risk for earthquakes, hurricanes or tornadoes, you should keep certain supplies on hand. These include canned and dried foods, plenty of water, first aid supplies and batteries. Keep in mind that many of the things on which you depend, such as your phone and car, may not be functional if a natural disaster occurs. Have back-up plans and know that it is always better to have too many supplies rather than too few.
Guest Supplies
Not all emergencies are life-threatening. As a new homeowner, your friends and family may drop in with little notice for a while. Do not let yourself be caught without anything to give them. Have coffee or tea on hand and snacks that can be quickly prepared. These preparations may seem like pointless extra labor at a busy time in your life. However, you will impress your guests when they stop by to see your place and you have refreshments waiting. More importantly, you will feel confident in your ability to own and run a house.
Don’t leave these arrangements for the time when you need them. Prepare them now and relax with the knowledge that you are ready to meet a homeowner’s responsibilities.