When I bought my new house, I was terrified about moving out. I did not have anyone else to help me out. I tried to plan everything as much as I could but I realized no matter how much you plan, there will be certain surprise problems that will come up no matter what.
Moving into a new house can be really stressful and exhausting, but with a proper planning and work, you can make the process way easier. I am here to share with you all the things I learned from my moving in experience.
6 Tasks that you must complete before Moving in your new house: –
- Painting the Rooms: – Doesn’t matter whether you are planning to paint yourself or hire professionals, it is always easier to paint an empty room. Once all your furniture is placed properly and your things are inside the house, painting the rooms is going to be a huge trouble.
By planning properly and doing the paint job before moving in can save you a lot of time and work. You will not have to move the furniture or take the closets down or take the draperies down.
You can do it by yourself which will take a few days to complete or get a professional crew and get it done in a day or two. But it will always be beneficial if you do it before moving your things in.
- Hire a Moving Company: – There are tons of benefits of hiring a moving company when moving into a new house. They will protect your belongings by packing them properly so they do not get any damage while moving and even if something gets broken, insurance will cover the cost of replacement.
Moving company will also save time by loading your belongings in a huge truck. Always consider a moving company and check if you can afford the cost. It will always be beneficial to get help.
- Get rid of all unwanted items: – Once you start packing, you will realize that there are a lot of items which are unneeded. It is best to leave them back or sell them online. There might be a lot of people in need of those items, so just post an advertisement for all the unneeded items in your house on Craigslist.
- Get Boxes: – Boxes will be extremely essential when it comes to moving in. You will always tend to run out of boxes and you will be amazed to find that a lot of people sell boxes on Craigslist for free. So, make sure to check online for free boxes.
- Check for Leaks and Moss: – Before you move into your new house, it is extremely important to do a proper check for any leaks or mosses. Your home instructor will check for plumbing leaks in the beginning but re-checking it will only do you good. You never know when you might find the sink sprayer broken in your kitchen.
Also, remember to do a check for moss. They are usually formed due to bad ventilation conditions in the rooms. Make sure to do a proper check for mosses developing in walls before you move in or it will cost you a lot of money to repair later and will be a health risk too.
- Clean the Closets and Cabinets: – It is best to clean the closet and cabinets properly before you unpack any of your dishes and clothes. Once you unpack everything and put them in places, cleaning will be twice as difficult as now.
Conclusion: –
There you go, 6 things that you should remember when moving in. It will be exhausting and stressful but keep these things in mind and you will surely benefit. Good luck!
