Problems You Discover When Moving to a New House
By Kayla Beirne
Moving into a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. However, it can also be very stressful due to unforeseen circumstances. Surprises, while a lovely aspect of birthday parties, aren't welcome when it comes to relocation. Here are some problems you may discover when moving into a new house' and what you can do to prevent them.
When "Moved Out" Isn't Truly Moved Out
As you punch in the key code on the garage door opener for the first time, you may notice there's a little more clutter than you expected. While that snowblower might seem like a generous donation, residents who leave their personal possessions behind aren't doing you any favors. Furniture, power tools, and other belongings only get in the way as you're moving in stuff of your own and if you want to dispose of them, that becomes your responsibility. Talk to your real estate agent about this issue.
Something's Bugging You
The first meal you enjoy in your new home probably won't take place at the dining room table more likely, you'll enjoy it sitting cross-legged on the floor amid towers of boxes, packing materials, and furniture that hasn't found its place yet. It's a cute ritual, but one that becomes decidedly less cute when remnants of your sandwich attract a veritable army of ornery ants. Pest infestations don't always reveal themselves at open houses and they can make themselves known once new residents settle in. Finding out you have bugs can put a real damper on the excitement. Make sure a thorough home inspection accounts for any history of pest problems.
Damage in Transit
Among the problems you discover when moving to a new house, you may find that not everything made it over in one piece. Unwieldy furniture can suffer some bumps and bruises as it makes its way out the door and onto the truck, leaving you with some unpleasant surprises as you move in. Chair and sofa legs are the most likely to take some damage as movers pack and unpack. Don't skimp on the padding as you wrap these up to avoid unsightly nicks, scratches, or even breaks.
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