When you buy a new-to-you home, in many cases there are some home improvement projects you will be planning. Some of these renovations can be done after you move in, whether right away or a few years down the road. Others will be most easily done if you complete them before move in.
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To help you strategize your home improvement plans, here are some projects you should complete before settling into your new home.
Change the Locks
The first step in any new home renovation process should always be changing the locks. This is the best way to provide security and peace of mind that you and your family are safe.
Consider adding smart locks while you're at it, which come in handy in a number of situations. In addition to adding value to the home, having a smart lock will make it easy to give other people, like pet sitters or house cleaners, access to the home without giving them a key. It also makes getting locked out a thing of the past, and makes a perfect solution for teenage kids or anyone else who needs to get into the house when no one else is home to let them in.
Popcorn Ceilings
If the home you are moving into has popcorn ceilings you plan to remove, it will be easiest to do this before moving your belongings into the space. The popcorn ceiling removal process is quite messy, and the most efficient cleanup from the project is one that does not involve any of your furniture or other items. Rather than covering everything and cleaning around it, just get this done before you move in.
Flooring
The easiest time to replace flooring is when the house is empty. If you plan to paint, get the painting done first to avoid the risk of dripping on your brand new floors. Otherwise, flooring can be one of the first projects you tackle in your new home, before bringing anything into the space.
Painting
You've likely heard before that the most time consuming part of painting a house is all the prep work. This includes the moving of furniture and personal belongings out of the room or into the center of the room. Painting an empty house is actually quite easy in comparison. All you will need to do is cover the floor (if you don't plan to replace it) and tape to prep, and painting can be completed in a fraction of the time.
Closet Organization
If any of the closets in the home are lacking in storage solutions, plan to upgrade them before moving in. Adding shelves, drawers, hooks, or whatever else you plan to do before you begin moving your belongings in will make the initial moving in process much more streamlined.
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