Home improvement in your newly purchased house is probably the last thing in your mind when you’re occupied with other pre-moving tasks on your checklist such as decluttering, packing and looking for the best moving company in NZ. However, experts suggest that upgrading your new home is best tackled before you move. An empty house means no furniture will be in danger while all the renovation is being done. You and your family will not be exposed to hazardous elements such as dust from the renovation, paint odours, etc.
It can be tempting to move in right away but consider taking care of some home improvements first and you will feel more comfortable and settled in your new home.
Here are some of the home improvements you may want to tackle before your chosen home mover delivers your stuff.
Your and your family’s safety is essential at all times so before moving into your new home, make sure to call a locksmith and have all the locks changed, especially external locks. Even if you think the previous owner is trustworthy, you never know who has a spare key to your newly purchased home. So it's always best to have all locks changed.
Be sure to include garage door locks and other sheds or buildings that are part of your new property.
All of your furniture will have to be moved out during floor upgrades, so it is highly advisable to do this before you move in. After all, who would want to move their furniture twice? It’s too much of a hassle. Doing floor upgrades before you move in can also help keep the cost down of your floor upgrades because the flooring company won’t have to deal with the added task of moving your furniture.
You might want to double-check the condition of your new house’s windows. Its old windows may not offer as much security as before and may not be aesthetically pleasing any more. If you want to upgrade it to timber double-glazed windows, Atlas Glass can offer you this service. You’ll never regret doing this home improvement. New windows offer more safety, it is low maintenance, plus, it does a better job of blocking unwanted noise from outside.
Just like floor upgrades, painting is much easier done when there’s no furniture to move or cover. So, whether you do the painting yourself or hire a professional to do the job, consider having this task done a week or two before you move into your new home. If you're hiring professionals to paint your interiors, the job will be easier for them since they won't have to do additional tasks of putting up covers over your furniture. We all know how these tasks can add up to the final price.
And in terms of health, painting your house before you move means you avoid inhaling harmful compounds that are present in most paints. If you or any members of your household have preexisting skin or respiratory conditions, inhaling these compounds might be a trigger to some health problems.
Pro tip: It will be much easier if painting is done before your floor upgrades. You won't have to worry about covering up your newly upgraded floors.
This is easily neglected by most people before moving into a new home. But it is very important that you ensure smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and other alarms are functioning well. So before you move in, replace your alarm’s old batteries with fresh ones.
If you have kids or pets, then you have more things to do to make your new home safe for them. You would be lucky if the previous homeowner has children or pets because you won’t be needing that many adjustments. But if not, making necessary adjustments to your new home for your kids and pets is essential and is best done before you move in. You don’t want your kids or pets running around your house, especially on moving day, with all the hazards hanging around.
It is much easier to clean an empty house. You will see better which part of your new house needs a deep cleaning. So, before your home movers deliver your stuff, make sure you have scrubbed down the floors, bathrooms and kitchens. Don’t forget to include cabinets and drawers too. The transition will be much easier for you and your family when you have a fresh and clean new home.
Moving is composed of a lot of tasks and which can result in a lot of complications and stress. By doing home improvements prior to you moving in, you save yourself some time and money and avoid extending stress when you and your family are already trying to settle into your new home and start a new life.
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