Homeowners
Set up the essentials. Learn the house.
A practical homeowner hub for utility setup, outage preparation, basic safety, records, and local information.
Start here
Open the right accounts for the exact address.
Use your ZIP code to identify official starting points. Confirm every provider before scheduling service or paying a deposit.
Electricity
Confirm the provider, start date, outage number, and official outage map.
Review electricity guidanceWater and sewer
Confirm both services separately and identify whether a well or septic system applies.
Review water and sewer guidanceInternet
Check the complete address and plan any installation access.
Review internet guidanceTrash and recycling
Verify city, county, HOA, or private collection responsibility.
Review trash and recycling guidanceAddress changes
Forward mail, then update government, financial, insurance, work, health, and household records.
Review address changes guidanceBasic home safety
- Locate the homeowner-accessible water shutoff and electrical panel.
- Test smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms.
- Do not open sealed utility equipment or approach downed lines.
Important records
- Keep closing, inspection, insurance, warranty, and utility records together.
- Save account start confirmations and emergency contacts privately.
- Record model numbers and service history for major equipment.
Useful next steps
- Confirm internet installation timing and property access.
- Save city and county non-emergency contacts.
- Turn inspection findings into a prioritized maintenance list.