Just moved into a new place in the northern suburbs and I’m doing the usual “did I lock that door?” shuffle. Previous owner said they handed over all keys, but I keep thinking there might be spares floating around. What did you all do in the first week after moving? Rekey, replace, add sensors? I’d love a simple, practical checklist I can knock out this weekend without turning the house into a fortress.
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One small habit that helped me settle in was a nightly “door sweep.” I do a walk‑through at the same time each night and touch the locks. Takes two minutes and killed the “did I lock it?” anxiety. I also labelled light switches so guests don’t leave outdoor lights off by accident.
Congrats on the new place! I’m a few months ahead of you and went through this exact panic. I started with rekeying the external doors, then added a quality deadbolt on the main entry, window locks in the rooms we actually open, and a simple motion light over the driveway. I also upgraded the letterbox lock because mail theft is a thing. If you want a Melbourne crew who can handle rekeying and guide you through what’s worth doing first, I used allsecurelocksmiths. They were chill about budget, walked me through options, and didn’t push anything weird. My rule of thumb: start at the perimeter (doors, windows, garage), then layer lighting and habit changes like locking up consistently and keeping spares off site.