I’ve helped hundreds of homeowners settle into their new spaces over my career, and I’ve learned which tasks truly can’t wait. Some of these updates are about safety, others about comfort, but all of them will make your transition smoother. Trust me, taking care of these items first will save you headaches down the road. Why Think About Home Updates After Moving In? You might wonder why you should worry about updates when you just want to get settled. I get it! But, I often say your new home has been lived in by someone else with different habits and priorities. A client of mine recently moved into what seemed like a perfect colonial home. Two days later, a pipe burst under the kitchen sink because the previous owners had used a temporary fix that finally gave out. The damage cost thousands to repair and delayed their proper settling in…
