Moving into a new home can be both exciting and overwhelming. It’s a fresh start, a new beginning, and an opportunity to create new memories. However, it can also be stressful and confusing as you navigate unfamiliar surroundings and figure out how everything works. 

The good news is that with the right mindset and a few key steps, your first day in your new home can be the start of a happy and fulfilling journey. Here are five things to do on your first day in your new home to make that happen:

Unpack the essentials

Your first priority should be to get settled in your new space, so make sure you unpack the essentials first. This could be everything from bedding and clothing to toiletries and kitchen supplies.

Get to know your neighbourhood

Take a walk around your new neighbourhood to get a feel for the area. Check out local shops, parks and other landmarks. Be sure to take note of any places you may want to visit in the future.

Connect with your new community

Introduce yourself to your neighbours, join a local club or organisation or attend a community event. This will help you get to know your new community and make new friends.

Start organising your new home

Take some time to organise your new space and make it feel like home. This might include hanging pictures, setting up your furniture or even decorating the space.

Take care of practical tasks

Make sure you take care of any practical tasks that need to be done, like setting up utilities, registering with the local doctor and getting your mail redirected. These tasks may seem small, but they will help you get settled in and start feeling comfortable in your new home.

By taking care of these tasks on your first day, you’ll be well on your way to feeling at home in your new space, and if you need an extra hand Wigwam has the perfect solution for you! Check out our Man and Van service to learn more about how we can help relieve your load without breaking a sweat.

Written by
Simon Fothergill

Simon Fothergill has more than 20 years of experience in the UK self storage industry and is Managing Director of Wigwam Storage.He writes practical, easy-to-follow advice to help customers make the most of self storage, whether they are moving house, decluttering, renovating, storing business stock or simply needing extra space.With a long background in self storage operations and customer service, Simon shares useful self storage tips, packing advice and storage solutions designed to make storage simple, flexible and stress-free.

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J J
1 week ago
Really easy to deal with, Lenny was very helpful and I would recommend.
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Chris Hathaway
2 weeks ago
Really good, staff very helpful.
Units were good and secure.
only critisms - lights turned off automatically too quickly and no onsite toilet.
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Sara Hardy
2 weeks ago
Very happy with the service. The staff are very helpful and friendly and explain the whole process right from the start. I can access my belongings easily via an app, which is easy to use.
I Highly recommended this company.
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Louise Penfold
3 weeks ago
Huge big shout out to Lenny 🥳 most helpful in setting this unit up over the phone with me,
Also the girls in the office who are extremely helpful with a cracking sense of humour,
Unit was superb, extremely clean,
So easy to access, completely idiot proof
Will definitely use them again
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Jack Bennett
3 weeks ago
Really friendly team and helpful customer service, as well as a smooth move-in experience without any issues. The facilities are also tidy and clearly well-maintained.
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Omar Musani
4 weeks ago
Great storage place! Close to city centre, easy to access, and lovely service.
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T Field
4 weeks ago
Quick, friendly customer service, very direct and helpful. Storage facility is excellent. Simple and easy to use. Furthermore, I know my items and safe and secure.

The air conditioning was also a blessing in this recent heat 🤣
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Senor Sol
4 weeks ago
Sarah and the Wigwam team have been fantastic! They've made the whole process easy, convenient, and affordable! Wigwam do really good deals on their storage spaces, 50% off for the first 8 weeks, and they use an app-based system for access to the storage unit which is quick and efficient! This is the best experience I've had with a storage space company to date!!
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barak wolnerman
4 weeks ago
Very easy and straightforward to access and use facilities.
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Craig Burgess
1 month ago
Very clean and do everything through the app
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Chantal Palmer
2 months ago
Brilliant experience from start to finish! Reception team super helpful, friendly, professional and very efficient, would definitely recommend! 😊😊
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ANDREW RAGGETT
2 months ago
Excellent service and very easy to use