New homeowner

You just bought a house. Now what?

The first year is when small oversights become expensive. These checklists cover what to do, in what order, and what most new owners forget.

• What to Photograph on Day One in Your New Home

  Create a 'Day One' photo archive of your new home to streamline insurance claims, track appliance warranties, and locate emergency shut-offs instantly.

• The Essential New Home Utility Setup Checklist

  Organize your New Home Utility Setup Checklist to avoid $100+ reconnection fees and ensure service is active by move-in day. Complete guide for new owners.

• Your First 90 Days: The Essential Resale Home Checklist

  Master your first 90 days in a new home with this checklist. Prevent costly water damage and cut energy waste by tackling these essential move-in tasks.

• Your First 60 Days: The Essential Resale Home Checklist

  Master your first 60 days in a resale home. Use this checklist to stop leaks, prevent fires, and cut utility costs by establishing a maintenance baseline.

• Your First 30 Days: The Essential Resale Home Checklist

  Your first 30 days in a resale home are critical for safety and efficiency. Complete these tasks to prevent major leaks and cut initial energy costs.

• The New Homeowners 11-Month Warranty Checklist

  Secure free repairs for settlement cracks and latent defects before your builder's 12-month coverage expires. Save $500-$2,000 in future maintenance costs.

• The Ultimate New Construction Walkthrough Checklist

  Catch costly defects before closing with this 5-step new construction walkthrough guide. Save thousands in repairs by identifying punch-list items early.

• The 11-Month Warranty Checklist: Protecting Your Investment

  Submit your 11-month warranty list before it expires to save thousands in repair costs. Our checklist covers everything from attic leaks to drywall cracks.

• Organize Your Home: How to Build a Home Maintenance Binder

  Organize your home's DNA. A home binder can save $500-$2,000 at resale by proving maintenance history and protecting transferable warranties.

• Prepping Your New Home for Winter: The Essential Checklist

  Maximize energy efficiency and prevent $10,000+ in water damage by winterizing your new home. Use this checklist for pipes, gutters, and HVAC systems.

• Prepping Your New Home for Summer: The Complete Maintenance Checklist

  Prepare your new home for summer to cut energy bills by up to 15% and prevent AC failure. Learn the DIY steps for HVAC, insulation, and exterior maintenance.

• How to Change the Locks in Your New Home

  Change your locks to eliminate the risk of duplicate keys from previous owners. Secure your new home for $25-$50 per door with this step-by-step DIY guide.

• The New Homeowners Guide to Spring Maintenance Prep

  Maintain your new home's value and prevent water damage with our spring prep guide. Catch small issues before they become $5,000+ structural repairs.

• Prepping Your New Home for Fall: The Essential Checklist

  Protect your new home from winter damage and save up to 15% on heating costs with this essential fall prep guide for new homeowners.

• Find Every Shutoff in Your New Home

  Find every emergency shutoff in your new home to prevent catastrophic water damage and gas leaks. Locate main water, gas, and electrical switches in minutes.

• Your First 30 Days in a New Home

  Just closed on a house? Here are the 12 things every new homeowner should do in the first month from finding the main water shutoff to documenting what you own.