Make home work first

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Use this for the first evening and next day or two. Shift the order for your household's actual needs.

A place to land

Put personal bags and shared essentials somewhere visibleKeep keys and important personal items secure and accessibleClear the walking routes and space needed for doors to openKnow whom to contact about a property or service problem

Essentials location

A comfortable night

Set up the sleeping area following furniture instructionsFind bedding, overnight clothing and towelsPut soap, toilet paper and wash bags in the bathroomGive familiar everyday items a temporary, findable home

A small working kitchen

Make one suitable surface usableFind dishes and utensils for the first mealArrange appropriate storage for any food you broughtKeep tomorrow's breakfast items accessibleFollow appliance instructions before use

Tomorrow's real commitments

Gather work, school or appointment essentialsCheck the connection or service you need before relying on itCheck current directions for an unfamiliar routePut clothing, bags and keys where you can find them

First departure or work start

Needed items

Make room as you go

Finish one useful shelf or area before opening everythingKeep empty rental containers in the agreed type of locationFollow confirmed return arrangements and preparation instructionsSeparate reusable materials from items needing local disposal guidance

Tomorrow's three useful jobs:

Tomorrow's three useful jobs 1

Tomorrow's three useful jobs 2

Tomorrow's three useful jobs 3

A room can be useful before it is finished. Leave the decorative decisions until the everyday basics work.

A place to land

A comfortable night

A small working kitchen

Tomorrow's real commitments

Make room as you go

A little more context.

Moving with children: keep a few things familiar.

Unpack for tomorrow morning first.

Set up the services your new home actually needs.