Moving can be quite the stressful experience and that stress can often leave us forgetting the little things that need to be done. Thankfully, with the help of some professional movers, you can reduce a lot of that stress. That being said we are still going to give you a list of the things that you need to consider right when you are moving in.
We from H2H Movers are professionals with a lot of experience in the field, and we have noticed several things that people usually forget to do when they move in. You should be prompt in taking care of them if you want to avoid future headaches!
Having It Child-proof
The excitement and rush of moving in can make you forget the importance of child-proofing your home. To be honest, you can do a lot of that even prior to moving. That is why if you need to take care of child-proofing, you better do it as soon as possible. That way you will avoid possible accidents, which is always a good thing.
Deciding On Furniture Placement Before Unpacking
Many people decide to unpack first and then figure out exactly how they will place their furniture. However, this creates more of a problem than you think. Why? Because unpacking stuff will leave you with a lot of initial clutter if you have not set things up prior to it.
Our advice is to figure out the entire layout of your home, and then decide on which items go where. That way you will avoid possible unpacking clutter and will save yourself a lot of time and trouble fiddling around with stuff.
Changing Locks
Many people avoid this altogether, which may end up quite the problem. It isn’t very expensive and is definitely a good idea to change your locks. You will have your peace of mind at the very least, and you can also make sure to use some smart solutions with the new locks. All in all, moving in is the right time to do that. Plus, you can do it all by yourself. It is not very hard, and all you need are some basic tools along with the new locks.
Approaching The Neighbors First
If you want to make a good impression on your new neighbors, it will probably be a good idea to initiate that impression. Many people leave that up to chance, but this often backfires. Don’t let people get the wrong impression of you and try to be friendly. That way you will at least spare yourself future discomfort of having to introduce yourself at an unfortunate moment.
It is also worth noting that a bit of kindness goes a long way. You may even ask your neighbors for a small favor (like pointing out the best stores or dry cleaners in the area). That way you immediately get them on your side!