The Classic Challenges Of Every New Home (And How To Work Around Them)

Moving house is always a lot more of a difficult process than we think, or we hope, that it’s going to be. From the first days of scrolling the property sites to booking the movers, the actual process of arranging a move is absolutely exhausting, and once we are standing in our new home all we want to do is just collapse and finally get some sleep.

However, we all know that the challenges don’t end when we order our first takeaway and figure out where we put the kettle. There are always going to be some headaches that need to be solved, whether it is trying to install new furniture, figuring out how to find the best new energy supplier, and ripping up the garden and starting from scratch. Here are the classic things that most people need to get sorted before they can feel at home, and how you can address them.

Why Would Anyone Choose This Colour?

Let’s start with a classic problem that is relatively easy to solve, shall we? We have all moved into a new place and been confronted with an absolutely ghastly coat of paint in at least one of the rooms. If it’s bad enough it can sometimes threaten to put us off buying or renting the property altogether! If you are unhappy with the colour of the walls in your home, then it is always better to not delay. Get to work on repainting before you get everything unpacked and squared away. If you know what you are walking into, Try and choose a shade you like better before you move so you can get painting as early as possible.

Getting Set Up With New Providers

Getting your energy bills and your broadband set up in your new home is always one of the biggest hassles, even though it should really be very easy. It does not matter how early you start; it is always going to take longer than you think. Before you move in, try to find out from the agent or the previous occupiers who the suppliers are and get on a price comparison site.

Suppliers will generally try hard to keep their customers, so don’t be afraid to play the “I was thinking of switching…” card to get a better deal. When it comes to gas and electricity, remember that prices are going to go way up this winter so try and get on a tariff that works for you as quickly as possible. Time really is of the essence with this one so: do not delay.

Getting The Furniture Right

Somehow there is always a discrepancy between the space that you think you have before you move in and the space you actually have when you are standing there. Getting new furniture for your new home should be a pleasure but if you have discovered that the dimensions you thought you were working with are no longer accurate, it can get complicated pretty quickly.

Of course, we will always find a way to make it work for the pieces that we are bringing with us that we know and love, but what about those new bits of furniture that we need? Fitted wardrobes are a simple and elegant solution, and you can send your measurements to Online Bedrooms who will send your new fitted wardrobe to you flat-packed for you or a tradesperson to install.

Bringing Life Back To A Neglected Garden

It is always dispiriting when you arrive at your new home and realise that it has been a long time since anyone has given any love to the garden. If you are someone who prides themselves on their green fingers, then you know how important that space is. If you are someone who has been waiting for a long time to have a garden of their own, it makes it even more of an uphill battle to know where to start.

The first thing to remember is that this is your space to put your own stamp on, and the second is that gardens are resilient things. Just because it has been neglected up to this point, that definitely does not mean that it is too late to turn things around. Start by thinking about what exactly you want to do with the space. What sort of plants and wildlife do you want to see when you look out of your window? This is a process that will take time, but it is also something that is tremendously rewarding, and it can be such a great family activity too. Think about growing your own fruit and vegetables to inspire you to eat healthily and remember that putting in bushes with berries will encourage insects and birds to pay your garden a visit.