Helpful Moving Day Tips

The Tri Pointe Homes Sales Team helps hundreds of families move into their new homes every year. Moving day can occasionally come with unexpected obstacles and challenges. To help you prepare, here are some new home tips and a few moving day necessities that we hope will make life a little easier.

Con-Tact® Under Sink Mat

This is a great product, especially for new cabinets. It protects the base from kitchen and bathroom supplies and any water leaks, and it’s great for use under kitchen and bathroom sinks.

Non-stick Oven Liner

This is the same idea as the sink mat. It protects your new oven from spills, and it’s easier to clean than the oven. There are many brands available at your local grocery store or online.

Door Mats

Before you move in, we encourage you to buy big inexpensive flat mats to put in front of every door on your move-in day. When movers arrive, they often can't take off their shoes when carrying large items. These mats will help protect your brand-new floors.

Temporary Blinds

While you’re waiting for a more permanent solution, consider temporary blinds in some of your rooms.

Toolbox with The Basics

Having all the basics on hand will help with unpacking, building, and organizing your new home. Consider setting aside a small toolbox with the following: a hammer, Philips and flat head screwdriver, industrial scissors handy for opening hard plastic packages, adjustable wrench, tape measure, level, and needle nose pliers. Be sure to have these on-site first thing. Some tools are necessary for appliance deliveries.

Grout Sealer

The best time to seal grout is before it gets wet. It’s a simple process but it needs time to dry, so be sure to do this early. Your local hardware store will have many different options to choose from.

Felt Feet

Felt feet and rubber non-skid pads can be used on sofas and tables that are sitting directly on your new hardwood floors. The felt keeps them from sliding and moving on the slick surface, and inevitably scratching your wood.

Basic Moving Day Necessities

A few basics that you’ll want to keep close by are paper towels or hand towels, water or paper cups, soap, toilet paper, garbage bags and snacks! If you have small children, we also suggest a babysitter.Ready to move out of your current home and into a new Tri Pointe home? Check out our available homes throughout the Puget Sound area at www.tripointehomes.com.