Moving out of a home and into a new one can be both exciting and stressful at the same time. It can be a seamless transition into a new and exciting part of your life if you have it all planned out. However, playing it by ear can make moving in become a disastrous and stressful event for you and your family.

Moving between homes requires a lot of work behind the scenes. It’s not something that you can do in a day. If you’re lucky, it might take you 2-3 days to settle into your new place. Most of the time, many things need to be done before you can truly move into the new house. For example, your new home might need a few repairs or renovations.

To make sure that your transition to a new home is as seamless as possible, here are four things you have to do before settling into your new house. 

Store your items properly.

Packing your belongings and decluttering can be super stressful, especially if you have a lot of stuff. It can add to more stress if the new home you are moving into is filled with leaks and cracks that need to be repaired. So, if your new place needs to go through repairs and renovations, it’s better to store your belongings in a storage facility.

You won’t have to worry about your precious items going anywhere, and you won’t have to deal with all the clutter while your new home is getting repaired.

Deep clean your new home.

After all the repairs, your new home will most likely be filled with debris and dust. Living in a dust-filled home can be bad for your health, and it won’t be comfortable. So, it’s recommended that you give the new place a deep clean and ensure that you keep the dust to a minimum.

You should also look out for signs of mold growth and try to get them removed since mold and bacteria can cause damage to your health. If you feel that you can’t give a proper cleaning, you can hire a professional cleaning company to do the work for you.

Observe for plumbing damage

Observing your new home for any signs of plumbing damage is one of the most important things you can do before moving in. You don’t want to wake up in the middle of the night to find that a leaky pipe has caused significant water damage. 

Make time to go around the house and check for leaky pipes or cracks in the house’s foundation. Consider bringing eco-friendly plumbing systems to your new home to save both on usage and bills. Leaving any issues unchecked will lead to more significant problems in the future. Instead of ignoring it, focus on repairing what you can and prevent long-lasting damage.

Repair and renovate before settling in

It’s never nice to live in a home while full-blown repairs or renovations are taking place. If you have plans to renovate or repair parts of your home, it’s wise to do it in advance to avoid losing sleep and comfort in the future.

Repairs and renovations can range from flooring, painting, childproofing, or something as simple as patching up leaks. Either way, it’s better to fix things up before you start living in your new home.

Wrapping Up

Whether you just purchased a new house or you decided to rent a new place, it’s still an exciting event. Without proper preparation and planning, your big move can turn into a nightmare. To avoid turning your big move into a disaster, make sure to do your homework ahead of time and look for signs of damage, get rid of mold,  get repairs done, clean every nook and cranny, and keep your things in storage in the meantime until your new place is ready. 

Guest Contributor: Diana R.