How did you feel just before moving into your new home? We are about to move in (early September), and of course, the excitement is really high, but every time I notice a new “to-do,” like a lit house number, a mailbox, or some outdoor lights. I feel like this will go on forever, and that feeling is really wearing me down. The feeling of never being finished. I know you can’t have everything done at once; many things will be added over time. Right now, I just can’t focus or come up with ideas for the utility room. Most of the furniture has been ordered, but many small things are still missing, like a desk, lamps, or dressers. Some things need fixing, and at the moment, painting is in progress. I’m still ignoring the outdoor area for now, but I think that will change quickly once we’re living in the house and I see the construction site outside every time I look out.
How long did it take for you to really feel at home? When did you feel completely “done”? Or does a house always remain a work in progress, with something to do all the time? Looking forward to your answers :-)
How long did it take for you to really feel at home? When did you feel completely “done”? Or does a house always remain a work in progress, with something to do all the time? Looking forward to your answers :-)
Schimi179118 Aug 2021 14:08It probably also depends on whether you are buying an existing property or owning a new build.
In that case, “sometime” can be quite flexible 🙂
In that case, “sometime” can be quite flexible 🙂
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Klappradl18 Aug 2021 14:14It also depends on how much money is available. But as long as it’s only about illuminated house numbers and similarly "important" things, many new homeowners will envy you for not having to worry about these issues.
@Aquarella87 I tend to be somewhat of a perfectionist and often get caught up in details. I also quickly get frustrated when things don’t go according to my expectations. In short, not the easiest person to work with in the construction industry 🤨. So I can really understand how you feel.
What always grounded me were the puzzled looks from friends and neighbors who, after hearing my rants about a joint being off by about 0.5mm (0.02 inches), would shake their heads and say, “If that’s your problem, then things are going really well!”… and they were all right. Things like illuminated house numbers and utility room “furnishing” fall into the same category 😉 So my friendly advice: relax, pour yourself a good glass of red wine, and look forward to your new home — everything will be fine!
By the way, we always felt comfortable. We only really felt at home once the parade of follow-up contractors was finished. Another factor that helped me feel at ease was the outdoor area, especially the access path: spending 600,000 on construction, only to have to cross a gravel track leading to the usual temporary entrance pallet for months, was really frustrating.
What always grounded me were the puzzled looks from friends and neighbors who, after hearing my rants about a joint being off by about 0.5mm (0.02 inches), would shake their heads and say, “If that’s your problem, then things are going really well!”… and they were all right. Things like illuminated house numbers and utility room “furnishing” fall into the same category 😉 So my friendly advice: relax, pour yourself a good glass of red wine, and look forward to your new home — everything will be fine!
By the way, we always felt comfortable. We only really felt at home once the parade of follow-up contractors was finished. Another factor that helped me feel at ease was the outdoor area, especially the access path: spending 600,000 on construction, only to have to cross a gravel track leading to the usual temporary entrance pallet for months, was really frustrating.
Hangman schrieb:
I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist and like to get lost in the details. Same here. I guess I should rename myself Hangman II 🙂;)
Aquarella87 schrieb:
So far, I have been ignoring the outdoor area, but I think that will change quickly once we are living in the house and I see the construction site every time I look outside. The backyard has not been renovated yet. We will wait until autumn; before that, we are not allowed to cut down the tree, and it does not make sense to build a terrace or anything else before then. You do get used to the view, though. I also have an existing small uneven terrace from the 1960s. Interestingly, you still take care of the maintenance for these old things, even though they will be removed eventually. But if, for example, the steps start to wobble, I have to take action. I just can’t leave it like that.
Hangman schrieb:
For me, the outdoor area was a key factor for comfort. I can confirm that as well. I have already worked on the front yard. Clearing out the jungle and laying down grass makes a night-and-day difference. I enjoy seeing the house in front of the greenery every day. But you are never really finished. At some point, the old path will need to be repaved.
Hangman schrieb:
Another comfort factor for me was the outdoor area, especially the access path: spending 600,000 to build the house and then having to walk for months on a gravel track to reach the typical new-build entrance pallet really annoyed me.In our town, there is a house where the builders have been entering the house over pallets for more than 30 years.
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