When moving into a new property, there are many stages of acclimation to go through before you truly feel “settled.” In some cases, this could take years, but most people feel at home within around four or five months.
That said, you don’t have to fully identify with an area in order to love living there and feel comfortable. Part of the acclimation process involves settling into your lifestyle and routine, and making adjustments to the household as they’re most suitable to you.
For example, deciding where you’re going to store all your belongings may take a little time to figure out, but when you do, you may stay like that for years. Having all your linens in one area, your dirty laundry in stationary baskets, and a home office designed for your daily work are all worthwhile investments to make.
But most people won’t tell you about the small acclimations that define how familiar you feel with the space. Part of this involves getting used to the odd sounds your new house makes. Depending on where you live and the house you live in, these can change. Let’s discuss how they might present themselves:
Pipes & Plumbing
Pipes and plumbing tend to make fun noises, even if that’s the sound of cold pipes having warm water running through them in winter (this is essential to stop them freezing over!) Moreover, pipes can sometimes swell and adjust very minimally which can lead to odd pops. If you turn your central heating on in the morning, this can also define how the pipes sound and as such, getting used to this might take a little while/
Critters & Pests
Depending on where you live, pests are more or less likely, but some will inevitably be present. That’s why it’s good to use pest control preparations so you can defend yourself as appropriate, and ensure your property is up to scratch. Moreover, certain “pests” may not be pests, but critters that you’re supposed to keep around. For example, in some countries bats are protected, meaning that if they find themselves situated your attic the best you can do is wait for them to fly off and then plug any access points they came in through.
Environmental Effects
All homes are situated within a larger environment, and some of those may have their own noises to contend with. Perhaps you live in an area densely populated by students, and so making your concerns known about late-night house parties can help the residential community band together and ask your councillors to remove those difficulties. Perhaps you live under a flight path or near a train line – we can promise that over time, you won’t even notice those noises. The more you can get used to the various comings and goings, the better off you’ll be, while also exercising your right to peacefully enjoy your property.
With this advice, you’re sure to get use to the odd sounds of a new house, even if they might put you on edge at first.
