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Change the Locks
At closing time, the seller of a house turns over the keys to the new owners. Many times, though, the previous owner will have given a spare key to a friend or neighbor in case of emergency. Enlist a locksmith to come to the house and change all of the locks and get new keys made. This final transition from one owner to the next will give the new homeowner peace of mind.
Reprogram Your Garage Door Remote
Along with changing the locks of your home, reprogramming your garage door remote will ensure the safety of your house. Depending on the brand of remote, steps in reprogramming it may differ, but the process is simple for nearly all brands. Most remotes have a “Learn” button, which you must hold until the indicator light blinks. While the indicator light blinks, press the button on your remote. This should reprogram your garage door opener remote. If this does not work, contact your remote manufacturer or local hardware store for assistance.
Change Your Home’s Air Filters
Most air filter manufacturers recommend that you change the HVAC air filters once every month. Due to the increased amount of activity of moving furniture in and out of the house, a larger concentration of dust will collect in the ventilation system. In order to improve the air quality in your home and increase heating and cooling efficiency, make sure you change your air filters right when you move in.
Install New Batteries in Smoke Alarms
When a person is selling their home, there are many different procedures they must do to ensure that it is ready for sale. Often times, during the stress of the home selling process, the smoke alarms are forgot about. Ensure the safety of your home and family by changing the batteries in the smoke detectors when you move into a new house. This cheap and quick home improvement has the potential to save your family’s life.
Get Familiar with Your Sprinkler System
In a desert, the summer time brings severe heat so be sure that your sprinklers are timed properly and your trees and shrubs are getting plenty of water. In the winter months, our area receives frost. So make sure you adjust your sprinklers so they will not come on in the evenings when your lawn could get frost burn.
By following these five easy steps, a person who has just moved into a new home can make their house as safe and cost efficient as possible.
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