Printable New Home Checklist

First day

• Confirm essential utilities/services.
• Identify building/property contact where relevant.
• Keep keys/access records organized securely.
• Check important household areas for obvious issues.

First week

• Add major appliances and systems to inventory.
• Locate official manuals.
• Record utility and service-provider contacts.
• Create a small initial maintenance list.
• Build emergency contact sheet.

First month

• Add meaningful purchase/warranty records.
• Review seasonal needs for the property.
• Organize property/lease/purchase records.
• Create first household backup.
• Schedule an annual home review date.