Although the world has been tipped upside down over the last year, the forced pause on society has people thinking about moving. With so much time at home in 2020, many are considering moving. With the need for more space for an office or a study for kids, a lot of professionals, students, and families are on the move. We have compiled a list of some of our favorite tips that can save you time, money, and headache when you move.
Use this selection of interior design tools to help plan out the interior of your new home. Before you move in, it’s a good idea to know where the furniture will go and how rooms should be organized. With these interior design tools, you can visualize the space before making any decisions. You can even test out different color palettes and wall treatments to get an idea of what works best for you. It is important to be able to visualize the space before you commit to it.
New Place No Cable
Some of the first things that you must set up in a new place are water and electricity. But, don’t forget internet and cable services. Without connectivity, working remotely nor learning remotely works. However, this time think about ditching cable and going with streaming services for entertainment. Not only will you get premium entertainment, but at a fraction of the cost.
Check Out Your Neighbors
Although most concentrate their home search on location, your neighbors can make or break your community. Make sure to do your due diligence in your neighborhood. Take a drive or a walk to see how many cars are in the driveway, what condition are the homes, and how well the yard is manicured. If you want to take a deep dive into any particular neighbor, the best tool is an address search. You can find out a lot about an individual and family by knowing where they have lived and how frequently they have moved.
Get Your Cleaning Done by Technology
Cleaning your new place doesn’t have to be like your grandma or mother did it. Gone are the days of the broom, mop, and stand-up vacuum cleaner. Now just tell your technology to clean your home. It’s amazing what today’s technology in smart homes can do. Save yourself time by ditching your old vacuum.
Digitize Photo Albums
One of the items that takes up space in every household is the photo albums. They were started with good intentions. Perhaps the most recent one is on the coffee table, but the others are in the attic, garage, or hall closet. When a move comes, most of us just pack them up in boxes and stash them once again in another attic, garage, or hall closet. Instead of doing the same thing, this time take the albums to be digitized. Then take those photos and place them on an USB or a hard drive. Next, purchase one or more digital photo frames so that you can replay fond memories while saving valuable storage space in your new home.
We love sharing new technology and hacks with you. It is our goal that you can learn which technology is best for you and your home. By enlisting the tricks above, you should be able to watch more great films and series because you aren’t spending time vacuuming. Also, you should have more storage space because of your digitized photos. And, you have a better idea of who your neighbors are. Good luck with your move to your new home in 2021.