Article Written by: Brittany Fisher
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Focus on these great tips for a quick and happy transition into your new home.
Your new home is full of possibilities. When you first move in, the emptiness (or house full of boxes) can feel a little overwhelming. This article has some great tips for a quick transition into your new home. The key is to take it one step at a time and focus on your top priorities. Start off with simple maintenance tasks, a good cleaning, and a plan for unpacking to make your new space start to feel like a home.
Below are 4 Great Tips for a Quick and Happy Transition Into Your New Home
Tip #1- DIY Maintenance
You may have a mile-long list of things you want to do, so it’s essential to write everything down and prioritize what matters most. Some projects, like refinishing floors, will be easier to do before you unpack, so start with those if you can. While it’s good to prioritize those projects, you may want to live in your home awhile before making other major changes. Start with the smaller, easier projects that are immediately necessary. You should also take some time to get familiar with your new house and its systems. Family Handyman recommends locating the main water shutoff valve, locating the electrical panel, and inspecting crawl spaces and the attic. Finding a handyman for the tougher items should also be at the top of your list too…
Making sure your home is safe and secure is another immediate task. Test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace the batteries, since you won’t know when that was last done. It’s also a good idea to find a locksmith to change the locks on all doors in case there are any extra keys from the old homeowners floating around… It’s pretty simple to DIY changing the locks too.
Tip #2- Create a Clean Space
Hopefully, your home will have been deep cleaned before you move in. You may however, still see spots that need to be touched up. Focus on cleaning areas that are likely to be covered by furniture. It’s a good idea to give those spots a good cleaning now while you can still reach them easily. You will also want to breathe fresh, clean air in your new home. The best way to get that breath of fresh air is by using an air purifier to remove pollen, dust mites, mold, and bacteria. This is especially important if anyone in your family suffers from allergies or asthma
Tip #3- Unpack with a Plan
Staring at a room full of boxes can be disheartening, but unpacking with a plan will help you settle in faster. The blog Live Rich, Live Well recommends doing the biggest stuff first, so that large pieces of furniture are in place and big boxes can be moved out of the way. Then, you may want to set aside one room of the house to hold the smaller stuff that hasn’t been unpacked yet, which will help you avoid a feeling of clutter. Unpacking with this plan will make your space start to feel like home faster.
Tip # 4- Settle in with Your Personal Style
Start decorating and putting personal touches on your home in the first few days and weeks after your move. Unpack some small items that are meaningful, along with artwork and family photos, for an immediate feeling of home. As you start making decorating decisions, try combining old and new pieces, even if all of your old furniture and accessories don’t fit exactly. This gives you the opportunity to pick a few new items for a fresh look, while mixing them in with what works from your old home. Decorating this way keeps costs low and helps you create a sense of home that reflects your family’s style.
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start with decorating when you’re looking at blank walls. If that’s how you feel, try one of these unique and inexpensive decorating ideas from Real Simple, such as hanging plates in colors you love, getting crafty, or using elements from nature.
Hopefully you enjoyed these great tips for a quick transition into your new home. A new house is a clean slate, and jumping in with decorating will create a warm atmosphere. You don’t have to do everything at once, and there’s no need to rush. Getting started is the best way to get settled quickly and happily so your new house truly becomes your home.
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Article Provided by Brittany Fisher