You might think that the process of moving into a new home is the only stressful part of moving house. While it certainly might be one of the most stress-inducing parts of it, it’s not the only thing that can leave you a little bit on edge. Trying to live in a new home can be fairly challenging as well. It can feel like an alien environment, and perhaps not speaking to your needs. However, there are ways to quell that uneasy feeling and to find your peace and sense of belonging in your new pad.
Banishing The Stress Of A New Home
Get To Work On What's Wrong--Immediately
You’re trying to get to know and love your new home, but you might find that there are elements of it that are less than lovely, indeed. It might be that some of the appliances aren't as efficient as you hoped, or there are creaky floorboards that you didn't notice during your initial walk through. Make a list of everything you feel needs to be fixed or repaired in and around your home, and tackle them in order of importance (or safety) to you. If there are items on your list that you can DIY, great! If not, then they are best left to the pros.
Make It Truly Yours
One of the biggest concerns you may have with your new home is that while it's a clean slate, you'll still see remnants of the former owners wherever you turn. From their choice of paint colors to the flooring they chose, these finishes are theirs--and not truly yours. If you like some of the finishes and features the previous owners left behind--great! It could be what sold you on the house in the first place. But if there are differences in your taste and style, you will want to do what you can to put your own stamp on your home. Our suggestion: Work with an interior design team that can help you brainstorm and implement a whole new look that suits both you and the space that you’re in.
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Get To Know The Area
Moving into an unfamiliar neighborhood can be very stressful. Hopefully before you purchased your home you figured out the amount of time it takes you to commute to work and back, and if you have children, that the schools are top notch. But what about getting to know your neighbors, area shops and even your mail carrier and delivery drivers? You might have to step out of your comfort zone a bit but think about taking a few moments to say hi and introduce yourself. Take walks and bike rides around your neighborhood, so the folks will see you out and about and become comfortable with having you around, too!
Moving into an unfamiliar neighborhood can be very stressful. Hopefully before you purchased your home you figured out the amount of time it takes you to commute to work and back, and if you have children, that the schools are top notch. But what about getting to know your neighbors, area shops and even your mail carrier and delivery drivers? You might have to step out of your comfort zone a bit but think about taking a few moments to say hi and introduce yourself. Take walks and bike rides around your neighborhood, so the folks will see you out and about and become comfortable with having you around, too!
Making your new house feel like a home is crucial for any new home owner. Hopefully, the tips above can help make the process less stressful and more enjoyable. Do you have any tips that helped when you moved into your home? Let us know in the comments below.
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