diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index b9780fbc..e136dd01 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -4,6 +4,11 @@ Describe your changes, and why you're making them.
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 ## Checklist
-- [ ] I have verified that these changes work locally
+- [ ] I have verified that these changes work locally on the following warehouses (Note: it's okay if you do not have access to all warehouses, this helps us understand what has been covered)
+    - [ ] BigQuery
+    - [ ] Postgres
+    - [ ] Redshift
+    - [ ] Snowflake
 - [ ] I have updated the README.md (if applicable)
 - [ ] I have added tests & descriptions to my models (and macros if applicable)
+- [ ] I have added an entry to the changelog
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..5cbe7d82
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+## dbt-utils v0.18.0 (unreleased)
+
+## Fixes
+
+## Features
+
+## Quality of life
+* Improve release process (#251)