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Setting Up Your New Home in San Antonio

From Kori Ellis, for About.com

You have found a place to live in San Antonio, but now there's much more you need to do. Let the following resources be of help.

  • Buy Furniture

    Here are some of the best places to find furniture in San Antonio, from modern designs to antiques.
  • Turn on Your Utilities
  • When moving to a new house or apartment, you will need to turn on your utilities; electricity, water, telephone and more.

  • Change Your Address
  • Make sure you don't forget to change your address with the United States Postal Service. For a fee of $1.00 you can submit the change of address form online.

  • Order the Newspaper
  • Subscribe to the San Antonio Express-News or any of the other local San Antonio newspapers.

  • Get Maps of Your Area
  • Familiarize yourself with your neighborhood and surrounding communities by purchasing one of these maps.

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