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Old 08-01-2023, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael 61 View Post
Not that this is an official list or anything, but here’s what I did my first week or so (if purchasing a new home) -

1) Schedule free irrigation tutorial
2) Schedule free AC controls tutorial
3) Within first seven days, write down and submit any imperfections/issues with the home and give to the warranty dept.

Items I jumped on quickly thereafter:
1) Gutters
2) Purchase Washer/Dryer
3) NOVA Water filters


What I wished I had done prior to moving in for convenience sake (stuff I managed after I had already moved in):
1) Epoxy of garage
2) Staining of driveway
3) Replacing the rolled vinyl and carpet with luxury vinyl planking (I have a patio villa so this may not apply to you).

In my opinion, everything else can wait.

And most important - get out right away and meet and socialize with your neighbors! ������
Some good advice here with a couple of tweaks.

The vast majority of us have survived quite well without a whole house water filter. I would delay any of the work you "wish you done prior to move in" till after move in. That is because 1) you don't have a good feel for if you actually want it till you move in and 2) you should be on site to ensure the work is to your satisfaction.
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