If you have come in the phase that you do not feel comfortable or pleasant in your own home anymore, but you are still not thinking about relocating somewhere else, then maybe you should start thinking about other options. Why wouldn’t you take on a project and remodel your home? However, if you do not have a very big budget, since the cost of living in NYC is already high, and you are wondering how to cut costs on home renovation, then we suggest you stay with us and read this article. We just hope that some of the things we will enlist here will help you get some ideas. What to do to cut costs on home renovation? Just to make … [Read more...]
How to make your NYC home more inviting
There's no doubt that the first couple of weeks in your new NYC home will be strange. Tons of moving boxes, uninstalled appliances, bare walls and windows may seem discouraging at some point. While you probably can't wait to turn this unfamiliar place into a comfortable one, settling into a new home takes time and patience. - Take a deep breath and get your mind off the move. Luckily, the hardest part of the transition to your NYC home is over. After weeks of hectic moving schedules and stressful events you've finally reached your new place. Now it is time to embrace a slower pace and take one step at a time when arranging … [Read more...]
How to get through a household move at Christmas
As we all know, Christmas is all about joy, love and excitement. But, how does a household move at Christmas fit in this picture? You’ve probably had a lot of exciting plans for Christmas holidays, but moving house was certainly not one of them. While everyone’s looking forward to spending a joyful time with friends and family, sometimes things don’t turn out the way we planned. With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas just around the corner we are all anticipating the sound of Christmas carols, holiday decorations, the sweetest smell of the most cheerful time of the year, gingerbread cookies and many other traditions and … [Read more...]
Settling into a new home
During the first couple of days after the move you are likely to feel unsettled and foreign in your new home. While standing among still unpacked moving boxes, you come to realize that the new place that you are about to call home seems so unfamiliar and cold. If you are lucky enough to own the place, you can decorate it as you please until you create a comfortable, homey environment. While renters usually don't have a complete freedom to change home's appearance as they wish, there are still a lot of things to do in order to spruce up the living space. When facing an arduous task of unpacking, you may not have a clear idea of … [Read more...]
Tips on decorating your NYC home
You have managed to fulfil the dream of almost half the population - living in New York. And if you by any chance have an apartment in Manhattan, then my, my, you are lucky! Now that you have in your possession something so precious, you should take the most out of it. You already know all about what to do your first day in your new home and how to settle once you are in a new city. We got you covered! But, now it is time for decorating your NYC home. Let's see what tips we have for you! Buy things you can take with you after you leave We know you don't even want to think about it, but you might not be in that apartment for a … [Read more...]