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New Home? 5 Things You Must Do as Soon as You Move In

created: July 30, 2025, 7:40 p.m. | updated: Aug. 6, 2025, 2:16 p.m.

In homes built on a slab, the main supply valve will either be in a first floor utility room or, possibly, a garage in warmer climates. If the house is on a municipal water supply, the valve will usually be on the foundation wall facing the street. Water supply lines exist in a closed loop, save for the shut-offs to individual fixtures like sinks and toilets. Similarly, if you have battery-powered smoke detectors, I would advise replacing each of them with new 10-year battery detectors. Ecoey 10-Year Carbon Monoxide Detectors, 4 Pack $65 at Amazon5.

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