{"id":10074,"date":"2019-06-19T16:07:22","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T23:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinsta.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/?p=10074"},"modified":"2024-08-29T10:34:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T17:34:21","slug":"what-knew-before-moving-into-first-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/what-knew-before-moving-into-first-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What I Wish I Knew Before Moving into My First Adult Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From understanding rental agreements and paying utility bills to having uncomfortable (but necessary) conversations with roommates about chores, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/t\/help-moving?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=firstapt&amp;utm_term=moving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">moving<\/a> into your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/28\/the-essential-checklist-for-furnishing-your-first-apartment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">first adult home<\/a> is overwhelming. We asked Taskers and Taskrabbit HQ to share what they wish they\u2019d known when moving into their first homes on their own. Read on to see why you should always count a room\u2019s outlets before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/26\/the-moving-survival-guide-moving-day-tips\/\">moving<\/a> in and how to handle your roommate\u2019s growing pile of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/t\/need-something-else-cleaned?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=firstapt&amp;utm_term=cleaning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dirty dishes<\/a> without resorting to passive aggressiveness. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before You Move In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCheck for ANY indication of excessive moisture or signs of mold, especially in basement apartments. If there\u2019s even the slightest scent of mildew, refuse to sign a mold addendum. (And be sure to pick up dehumidifiers!)\u201d \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/profile\/brittany-b--17??utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=firstapt&amp;utm_term=taskerbrittanyb\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brittany B.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Portland Tasker<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCount the outlets. The more outlets, the less likely it will be that you will have to crawl into the basement of the Korean restaurant below you to get to the circuit breaker each time you dry your hair.\u201d \u2013 Annette J., Taskrabbit HQ<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cJust because someone is your friend does not mean you should live with them. That, and the fact that 8 girls in one apartment is always a bad idea.\u201d \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/profile\/kathryn-k--11?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=firstapt&amp;utm_term=taskerkathrynk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kathryn K.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Miami Tasker<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBudget for furnishing after the move, not just for rent and utilities!\u201d \u2013 Kim H., Taskrabbit HQ<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cTake a video of the move-in status of all appliances, walls, windows, doors, floors, counters, and cabinets. That way, you have evidence to use when trying to get your full deposit upon moving out.\u201d \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/profile\/cyd?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=firstapt&amp;utm_term=taskercydm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyd M<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">., Portland Tasker<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cKnow where the cable or internet connections are and check that all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/m\/electrical-help?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=firstapt&amp;utm_term=electrical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">electrical<\/a> fixtures work.\u201d \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/profile\/michael-h-always-ready?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=firstapt&amp;utm_term=taskermichaelh\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michael H<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">., Los Angeles Tasker<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/moving_boxes.jpg\" alt=\"Moving_boxes\" class=\"wp-image-8469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/moving_boxes.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/moving_boxes-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/moving_boxes-680x480.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Settled<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cInvesting in small, lightweight touches to make your place feel like home is key. No one wants to sit in a room full of generic furniture and nothing fun. You&#8217;ll never feel moved in!\u201d \u2013 Maria G., Taskrabbit HQ<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cInstead of going to big stores and spending a lot on small items, go to the dollar store. Ice cube trays, wine glasses, sponges, you can get it all there!\u201d \u2013 Sara B., Taskrabbit HQ<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cClean out the freezer regularly. You might be tempted to hoard frozen meals or leftovers, but overcrowding will block the freezer vents and send you searching for a cooler when the fridge breaks.\u201d \u2013 Cat K., Taskrabbit HQ<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMake sure your bedroom faces away from a street \u2014 especially if there is a high chance that there is a bus stop outside of your window. Get blackout curtains. And finally, spend the time to make it your own. You only have a first apartment once!\u201d \u2013 Annette J., Taskrabbit HQ<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou can really fit a lot into small spaces if you store it correctly. Getting smaller containers from <a href=\"http:\/\/taskrabbit.com\/ikea?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=firstapt&amp;utm_term=ikea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IKEA<\/a> to keep on shelves and in cabinets has helped keep my space neater.\u201d \u2013 Carly H., Taskrabbit HQ<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGet an external storage unit for big things that you rarely use (holiday decorations, etc.)\u201d \u2013 Heidi A., Taskrabbit HQ<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/jamie_living_room.jpg\" alt=\"jamie_living_room\" class=\"wp-image-7598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/jamie_living_room.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/jamie_living_room-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/jamie_living_room-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/jamie_living_room-960x480.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living With Roommates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/t\/need-something-else-cleaned?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=firstapt&amp;utm_term=cleaning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clean<\/a> together. We used to have a rotating chore chart, for a time, but it was cumbersome and annoying. We all recognize when it&#8217;s time to clean and make it fun. With the chore chart, we had a system where if you skipped your chores too frequently, you had to donate 10% of your monthly income to the house for the rest of the roommates to do with it what they pleased. We only had one instance where someone had to donate and we used the money to throw them a party. Now, we just ask each other to pick up the slack. We&#8217;re getting older and less passive aggressive.\u201d \u2013 Zach F., Taskrabbit HQ<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe try to split up the chores, cooking, and grocery shopping as much as possible. If they\u2019re not pulling their weight, I tell them. Passive aggressive notes\/texts were so college.\u201d \u2013 Jennica R., Taskrabbit HQ<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLeave them &#8216;love&#8217; notes on the milk carton in the fridge. If you want cereal, you are going to get it with a side of guilt.\u201d \u2013 Annette J., Taskrabbit HQ<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe either take turns with stuff we hate (laundry) or divide and conquer (cleaning a room each).\u201d \u2013 Maria G., Taskrabbit HQ<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-coblocks-dynamic-separator is-style-line\" style=\"height:50px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Adulthood can be daunting, but with the right help, it doesn\u2019t have to be. Keep our checklist handy as you set up your first apartment, and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/taskrabbit.com?utm_source=org_soc&amp;utm_medium=blg&amp;utm_campaign=0&amp;utm_content=firstapt&amp;utm_term=homepg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">book a Tasker<\/a>&nbsp;for help with moving, furniture assembly, mounting, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We asked Taskers and Taskrabbit HQ to share what they wish they\u2019d known when moving into their first homes on their own. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5416211,9548],"tags":[644937215,170740,644937102,644937212,10049,644937285],"class_list":["post-10074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community-2","category-features","tag-checklist","tag-city-living","tag-furniture-assembly","tag-living-spaces","tag-moving","tag-new-home"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What I Wish I Knew Before Moving into My First Adult Home - Taskrabbit Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What do you wish you&#039;d known before moving into your first home as an adult? 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