WHAT TO PACK FOR THE FIRST NIGHT IN YOUR NEW HOME

WHAT TO PACK FOR THE FIRST NIGHT IN YOUR NEW HOME

You just finished unloading the final box from the moving truck, and now you’re officially moved in to your new home! You go to take a shower to wash off the day, only to realize you don’t have a shower curtain. After spending a full day moving into a new home, the last thing you are going to want to do is dig through all of your unopened boxes to find an outfit or a charger (or even a shower curtain). The next time you’re moving, create a ‘first night box’ so that your essentials aren’t hidden at the bottom of another box. Here is a list of what you should pack:

1. Toiletries

You may have thought about keeping your tooth brush in an easy-to-find place when packing, but you’ll need more toiletry essentials to get through the first night or two. Be sure to pack toilet paper, towels, a shower curtain + rod, shower items, and a first aid kit. 

2. Clothes

Unless you are an extremely organized packer, finding an outfit for the next few days isn’t going to be easy if you have to dig through multiple boxes.  Pack 2-3 days worth of clothes and pajamas.

3. Electronics

Don't forget your chargers. Make sure you've got your phone, laptop, and any other charger you may need for your devices during the first few days at home. Pack any necessary cords and cables needed if you plan to unbox your television the first night  Be sure to pack a flashlight as well just in case!

4. Air Mattress/Bedding

If your bed hasn't made it to your new room yet, you will want to make sure you have an air mattress in your first night box. Check to ensure the air pump is packed as well! If your furniture is unloaded, you will sleep better if the bedding you love is easily accessible on that first night in your new home.  

5. Eating Utensils & Kitchen Items 

Avoid the mess of dirty dishes your first night home and pack disposable eating utensils.  You may also want to pack wipes to quickly clean up any messes made at mealtime and a garbage bag to be able to dispose of any waste quickly. Cleaning supplies typically aren't the first thing on our minds when moving into a new home, so be sure to pack these items so that you aren't scrambling to the store after a long day when you're ready to clean up after a meal. 

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KEEP YOUR HOUSE SMELLING GREAT (EVERY SINGLE DAY)

KEEP YOUR HOUSE SMELLING GREAT (EVERY SINGLE DAY) 

Have you ever walked into someone else’s home and were overwhelmed by how incredible it smelled? Or maybe you couldn’t wait to leave because there was a not-so-great scent as soon as you entered? Often, we become so accustomed to the way our own home smells that we don’t notice if the scent is bad or good. It can be frustrating to wonder what others think about the scent of your home. If you feel like your house doesn’t always smell fresh, follow these steps to make sure that it smells amazing all the time. 

ELIMINATE BAD SMELLS

• Empty garbage cans regularly
• Clean out your refrigerator once a week
• Sprinkle baking soda or carpet deodorizer before vacuuming
• Open the windows when the weather is nice
• Invest in an air purifier
• If you have pets, brush and bathe them often
• Get rid of old musty towels
• Use a daily bathroom cleaner spray to prevent mildew smells
• Pour a little drain cleaner in your sinks on a weekly basis to get rid of any unwanted scents

ADD NEW SCENTS

• Add a few drops of essential oils on your air filters 
• Use linen spray daily
• Burn candles
• Use a wax melter
• Arm up homemade potpourri in your crockpot 
• Place car vent clips in your air conditioner vents
• Buy fresh plants for your home
• Invest in good-smelling cleaning products with scents you love
• Use an essential oil diffuser
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• ***Home Sellers Tip*** If you are currently selling your home, making sure your home smells good is very important, but you also don't want to over do it. Remember that some potential purchasers that view your home may be sensitive to certain smells. If there is powerful, over-bearing smell of scents, even if they smell good, they may wonder if there is a smell that you are trying to mask, such as pet messes, mildew or moisture problems.

Royal LePage Top Producers Real Estate

6-1549 St. Mary's Road

Winnipeg, MB

R2M 5G9

204-989-6900