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Home » How to Settle in a New Home Easily
How to Settle in a New Home Easily

How to Settle in a New Home Easily

11/18/2019 By Deborah T

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Moving to a new home can be a really exciting time. You will find it both stressful and exciting. If you are moving to a new area, chances are a lot of things that will feel new and different. It makes sense that you will want to make your new place your own as soon as possible. However, if you don’t know the area well, it may take you some time to settle in a new home.

But there are some things you can do to make sure you get to know your new home and surroundings easier to help your new house feel like a home in no time.

Explore Your Surroundings.

Before you actually move in, take some time to find your way around your new area. How far away from local transport links are you, and what is the walk to your home like in the dark? Are you near any local amenities, and how busy is your street at any given time? Find your bearings as soon as you can so you feel more confident in getting out and about and have a better idea of what to expect on a day to day basis.

Install a Security System.

To help you feel more relaxed at home or when away for work or personal travels, consider installing a security system. Home security systems are evolving with technology, and these days, you can control them from your smartphone and keep up to date with anything out of the ordinary.

Give yourself peace of mind, and possibly lower your home insurance premiums, by securing your home from unwanted intruders day and night.

Use Technology

These days, there are so many ways you can use the technology available to you to help you feel more at ease in your new home. From using smart devices to turn lights on and off. To controlling your appliances and heating. For example, if you work late at night, being able to turn the lights and heating on the cold weather before you get home can take away the uneasiness of walking into a cold dark house after a long day at work.

Be Conscious of Your Surroundings

Do you look like someone who is new to the area or hasn’t settled into their home? Being conscious of how your home looks to others can help you identify any security issues which could attract would-be intruders.

Things such as parcels being delivered and left on the front all day, gates, windows, garages being left open. Or maybe you have apparent broken fixtures and fittings that could make it easier for people to enter your home.

Final Tips on How to Settle in a New Home

Keeping an eye on smaller details can help you settle in easier. Hanging curtains or blinds to close at night or when you are out can make you feel more comfortable and shut out prying eyes. As can introducing yourself to your neighbors. Making friends in your area will give you an added feeling of comfort and increase the chance of your neighbors noticing something different or even being some company for you when at home.

Given time, you will soon settle in your new home. Until then, try these tips to feel more comfortable in the space.

 

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Deborah T
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Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.

Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."

Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.

Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
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About Deborah T

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.

Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."

Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.

Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.

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