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Moving Day For furniture that needs to be disassembled, bag and label the hardware and keep it all in one location. Set aside bottles of water and granola bars for the moving crew. Walk through the inventory of your items with the movers and maintain copies of all documentation. Make one last sweep through each room, checking closets and cabinets for forgotten items. Take out the trash, close and lock windows, turn off thermostats and lights, and confirm your departure with your landlord. Have a couple of spare power strips and extension cords on hand. Settling In Take an inventory of your new space and assess what's needed to complete each room. Whether new drapes, a fresh coat of paint, or an extension cord, you'll want a running log to inform your shopping trips and weekend projects. Deep clean, or hire a cleaning company. Even if the previous owners ordered a full cleaning of your new space, give yourself the gift of certainty. Have your new landlord show you where to find the circuit box and water meter. Check for functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Follow up with management immediately if anything is out of place. Disinfect your new place's fridge and bathrooms. Give yourself that peace of mind. Pay your movers, and include a gratuity. Note any damaged items from the move and follow up with the moving or insurance companies accordingly. Obtain access to your kitchen supplies, and set up your beds. No matter what, you'll need a good night's sleep. No cooking tonight. Order takeout from a place in your new neighborhood. Get to know your neighbors! Introduce yourselves, develop a rapport, and get all the hot gossip on the best sushi takeout and the names and breeds of noteworthy neighborhood pups. Go easy on yourself. Situating your whole life into a new space takes time, energy, and patience. In a few weeks, you'll get there. Don't rush to have everything established in the first weekend.