{"id":3277,"date":"2016-10-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/thelakes\/news\/new-home-checklist-7-things-immediately\/"},"modified":"2019-02-25T18:16:20","modified_gmt":"2019-02-25T18:16:20","slug":"new-home-checklist-7-things-immediately","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/the-lakes\/news\/new-home-checklist-7-things-immediately\/","title":{"rendered":"New Home Checklist &#8211; 7 Things You Should Do Immediately"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Northern Colorado is becoming a relocation hotspot, and the new homes for sale in Ft. Collins and Loveland come with a seamless mix of urban amenities and beautiful natural areas. Embodying everything people love about living in Loveland, <a href=\"\/\">The Lakes at Centerra<\/a> is a unique lifestyle community with amenities that compliment every aspect of your multifaceted life.<\/p>\n<p>If your family is looking to hunker down for the winter, The Lakes at Centerra has provided a new home checklist, with the seven things you should do as soon as you move in.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>As fall settles in and winter quickly approaches, it&#8217;s important to check your air filter and plan to replace it every 30 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/Immediate_New_Home_Checklist_3.jpg\" alt=\"Male arm and hand replacing disposable air filter in residential air furnace..\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>You should also set up a yearly maintenance plan with an A\/C specialist. This will ensure that your A\/C grates will be consistently cleaned, allowing you to save money on your energy bill each month.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>The Lakes at Centerra is a safe and secure neighborhood, and we encourage all residents to make sure their alarm system is hooked up to a monitoring service.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Check out your electrical box and make sure it is labeled accurately so you know exactly which zones are hooked up to each breaker.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/Immediate_New_Home_Checklist_2.jpg\" alt=\"Woman looking at bath products in store\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Asses which light bulb sizes are used throughout your home and stock up on replacements. Doing so now will allow you to have backups all winter long.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/Immediate_New_Home_Checklist_1.jpg\" alt=\"immediate_new_home_checklist_1\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Conveniently located between Fort Collins and Denver, The Lakes at Centerra is a lifestyle community where residents have everything they need within reach. Set out and visit nearby places to get integrated in the community. Some suggestions include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get Outside:<\/strong> Parks, lakes, open areas and miles of trails are on-site for connecting with friends, family and the natural beauty of the environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explore The Urban Spirit:<\/strong> The Lakes is thoughtfully located in the middle of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and year-round events at The Promenade Shops at Centerra as well as The Marketplace at Centerra.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Plains Environmental Center: <\/strong>Residents get unprecedented access to education classes and a living laboratory providing leading-edge examples of community design and sustainability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapungu Sculpture Park: <\/strong>An outdoor art escape where 82 African stone sculptures are on permanent display.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Lake Club &amp; Pool:<\/strong> A warm and welcoming clubhouse complete with a double-sided fireplace, swimming pool, community-use barbeque and variety of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>It&#8217;s never too soon to get involved in local activities and support the community. Check out our November 2016 Events Blog to see what&#8217;s coming up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At The Lakes at Centerra, we treasure a different way of life. Our residents enjoy a vibrant social calendar packed with family-friendly events, opportunities to get involved, and the Colorado Front Range&#8217;s natural beauty surrounding their dream home. Visit us today to tour one of our 9 beautifully decorated model homes, open daily for your convenience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Northern Colorado is becoming a relocation hotspot, and the new homes for sale in Ft. Collins and Loveland come with a seamless mix of urban amenities and beautiful natural areas. 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