Homeowner Tip: The Week One Neighbourhood Survival Guide

Within your first 48 hours in a new home, do one quick local recon mission to nail down your Neighbourhood Utility & Waste Map:

• Trash & Recycling Schedule: Find out the exact pick-up days, bulk item rules, and whether you need to buy specific bins or tags before you end up with a garage full of move-in boxes.

• The Nearest Hardware Store: Locate the closest mom-and-pop or big-box hardware store for those guaranteed three-times-a-day trips during your first weekend.

• The Water & Gas Shut-Off Meter Keys: Check if your outdoor meters or curbside shut-offs require a specific key or tool, and pick one up on your first hardware run.

Getting these tiny details locked down right away saves you from living surrounded by cardboard boxes for three weeks or guessing which bin goes to the curb on Tuesday morning. 📦🔑