Useful Tips to Make Moving House Simple and Easier
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5. Install new switch plates <strong>and</strong> other devices. Many older houses,<br />
especially those that have undergone a series of renovations, will have<br />
mismatched outlets, dirty <strong>and</strong> discolored cover plates, <strong>and</strong> rusted or damaged<br />
air vent covers. I find that replacing all of these so that there's a uniformity<br />
<strong>and</strong> newness <strong>to</strong> them makes a home feel newer <strong>and</strong>, underst<strong>and</strong>ably, cleaner.<br />
While switching out a cover plate takes nothing more than a small<br />
screwdriver, bear in mind that replacing electrical devices isn't necessarily a<br />
good DIY project unless you're really comfortable working with electricity.<br />
6. Have the mechanical equipment cleaned <strong>and</strong> serviced. Do this as soon<br />
as you buy the house. Getting the heating <strong>and</strong> cooling systems cleaned <strong>and</strong><br />
other routine tasks done is important — as is getting a service contract so if<br />
the system s<strong>to</strong>ps working in the depths of winter, you'll not have <strong>to</strong> overpay <strong>to</strong><br />
get a technician <strong>to</strong> come <strong>to</strong> your home.We've always had good luck asking our<br />
new neighbors which company they have found <strong>to</strong> be reputable <strong>and</strong> attentive<br />
for this work. It's also a great way <strong>to</strong> meet the neighbors.