It can take a while to find a humble abode you love. After all, you need to pick somewhere that you can imagine living in for the next five or ten years. But once you have chosen somewhere and got the keys, the fun really begins to make the house feel like home. However, when it comes to making home improvements, a lot of people don’t know where to start. Therefore, here are some of the home improvements you should make as soon as you move in!
You need to get the paint brushes out
Before you start unpacking all your belongings, you need to start doing some decorating. After all, you want to have a clear space to ensure you can paint all the walls. If you have already started taking out items, it can make it a nightmare to get around the whole wall. And you might end up with paint on your items! Therefore, it’s time to decide on your decorating straight away. And once you know which rooms you want to decorate, you can then head to the shop to get some paint. Remember to get some testers for a start to make sure the colour works in your home. You don’t want to have to live with something that just doesn’t look right for the next however many years. And if you are hoping to do wallpapering too, it’s worth getting this out the way at the start before putting your items in the rooms!
It’s time to change the light bulbs
One of the first things you should do when you get the keys is check whether they have left any light bulbs behind. And if they have left some in the house, you need to check if they are working. Even if they appear to be in good nick, you might want to make a home improvement by swapping them to LED bulbs. After all, opting for LED spotlights and other similar styles will ensure they last for ages in the home. And they use a lot less energy so you won’t have to worry about huge energy bills. Therefore, for the sake of future bills, it’s time to change the light bulbs now in your new house. And it’s worth getting any other new lights at the same time when you are at the store. For example, any lamps or wall lights should be bought at the beginning for your new home.
It’s time to revamp the bathroom
It’s worth checking what kind of condition the last owners have left the bathroom in. After all, they might not have looked after it very well in the last few months. And it might mean it needs a good scrub before you start using it. And if it’s in an even worse condition, it could be time to revamp the bathroom with a new suite. After all, a brand new sink, toilet, and shower are items you are going to use for years to come. And getting a new bathroom suite will add value to your property already!
And remember to work on the garden as soon as you can. After all, visitors will want to have a look out there as soon as they visit. So make sure it’s in good condition to impress your guests!