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Buying your first home is a dream for many young adults. And it’s fair to
say that, if you're a first time homeowner, you might take a few wrong turns along the way. Experience
is key when it comes to owning a property and making it your home. It doesn’t matter how much advice more experienced friends give
you, you’ll probably make the same mistakes that everyone else has made. Mistakes are good; they teach you
valuable lessons. But if you want to stop costly troubles when you move into your new home, you want to make
sure you avoid these three pitfalls:
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1. Use a Moving Company
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve spent comparing the costs of planning the
move yourself versus using a moving company, you should always go
with the professionals. Be realistic. First of all, you
can’t put everything you own in the trunk of your car. You will need to
repeat the journey to your home several times to transport all your boxes
from one location to the other. Additionally, DIY movers tend to increase
the risk of breakage during transportation, as their vehicle isn’t suited
for this purpose. Hiring a van might still require multiple trips,
keeping your fuel costs high and putting items that aren’t properly secured
at risk. Finally, injuries are frequent during moving, as people are
tempted to lift heavy objects, which can
strain the lower back
area. You can experience a variety of unpleasant symptoms, from
difficulties bending and stretching to pain in the legs, back, and
buttocks! Now ask yourself: is all that worth the few dollars you save via
a DIY approach?
2. Hire Contractors To Do Professional Work
Your new home might require some important renovations before you can
safely move in. Decorative work, such as painting walls and putting up wallpaper, can be satisfying. However, anything that requires
professional knowledge, should be
left to experts. Electrical and plumbing work, for instance, need to be delegated
to certified professionals. Structural work, such as additions,
require not only qualified builders but also a permit before you start!
3. Consider an Interior Designer
Last, but not least, you’ve been dreaming about a
cozy interior. Here’s a tip: It doesn’t happen by chance. It takes practice. In the long
term, you’re going to save yourself a lot of money and time if you hire a professional designer.
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