18 Surprising Rules About Moving Into The White House

Have you ever thought about how weird it is that after eight years, the First Family just has to leave the White House? They have to say goodbye to the place that’s been their home for years. But what’s even weirder is that there are specific things that have to happen when a new family moves into the famous house. It’s all about making sure the First Family can have a smooth move and settle in properly! Here are some surprising details I bet you didn’t know when it comes to moving into the White House.

1. Staffers have mere hours between the new President’s swearing-in and the very end of the inaugural parade to get everything ready.

2. The First Family is able to decorate the White House in their style, but you can’t just change everything and anything. Most changes happen on the second and third floors. Rooms like the Lincoln Room and Yellow Oval Room cannot be majorly altered.

“Some parts are essentially historic rooms and belong to the American people, not to the families who live there.”

3. To make sure the new First Family immediately feels right at home, a staff of almost 100 people is in charge of cleaning the house and removing any items left behind from the previous family. 

The crew includes plumbers, butlers, maids, and electricians!