Moving into your first home is extremely exciting! At All My Sons Moving & Storage, we often deal with first-time homeowners who are moving into the first home, so our professional movers have tips for moving to Columbus for the first time.

The first thing you should do is change the locks on all the exterior doors. During the selling process, there are a lot of different people who are likely to have keys to your place. For peace of mind, get new locks installed.

If you can, you should try to get to the house before your movers do, so that you can get the entire house cleaned up. Most previous homeowners will clean the house for you, but some won’t. Washing everything down and cleaning all the floors and carpets will make you feel good about moving into the house.

You also want to check for any plumbing leaks. Most of the time, you’ll have a home inspector do this for you before closing, but it’s always good to double check. Keep an eye out for any dripping faucets and running toilets.

Another thing to keep in mind when you are moving to Columbus is that you don’t need to buy everything at once. You should take your time decorating and buying furniture, because you can. It’s your first home and you can finally do everything that you’ve always wanted!

For professional moving services to and from the Columbus area, call All My Sons Moving & Storage today.