House warming party tips contd.. 

Gift Checklist:

Make a House Warming gift check list including those items that people forget homeowners also need:

• A Swiss Army knife
• A toilet plunger
• A Fire extinguisher
• A good flashlight and batteries
• Smoke detectors for the bedrooms
• Plug-in Carbon monoxide detectors
• A collection of a basic set of tools
• The phone number of a good plumber nearby
• A small toaster oven
• A spare set of keys kept by a reliable friend or relative outside the house

Suggestions:

Also make available a list of suggestions to the new homeowners considering:

• Keep open ears and mind for good advice before starting a project or while setting up the new home
• Subscribe to any do-it-yourself magazine because even new houses need repair and maintenance
• Pick up truck to haul supplies from your favorite home improvement centers

• Get a nice hammock or swing in which to relax from time to time
• Buy a yard mulching lawn-mower, chain-saw or any other specialty tools

Review the steps:

And don't forget to review the steps in your own list to get ready for the party:

•  Decide day and time to celebrate the House Warming party
•  Decide on the type of party it will be; pot luck, cocktail, buffet, dinner, etc
•  Compose the list of guests and buy invitations
•  Make your shopping list for food or the list for pot luck suggestions
•  Buy paper plates, glasses, cutlery
•  Buy paper table cloths and other paper goods
•  Get decorations, balloons and favors
•  Set up the table for gifts

The road between the houses of friends is never long and the House Warming party is the best chance to know your neighbors, exchange phone numbers and then pleasantries on a regular basis, overall, the celebration should be an enjoyable time for everyone, even the host.

Have fun and be safe remembering there is no place like home!

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