Call to get the utilities turned on:
Electric, gas, water, phone, cable/dish/modem
Notify Post Office of change of address (www.usps.com)
Notify magazines/newspapers of change of address
Notify credit cards/banks/financial institutions of new address
Apply for new driver’s license and car tags if needed
Send out change of address cards or email new information to friends/family

Before actually moving items into house, if needed, do the following:
Paint
Redo hardwood floors
Have carpets cleaned
Have house thoroughly cleaned
Have air ducts cleaned

Start file for all home improvement bills