The Moving House
Sibyl Piccuillo
In the UK I think people only ever move house, unless they're talking about more than one household moving at the same time. But in the vernacular, house builders and estate agents (US realtors) might well talk of "moving houses" to mean "selling houses".
If I intend to relocate my belongings to a new residence (be it a standalone home, apartment, dorm room, or work cubicle), then I would say I plan to "move house", or simply "move". If I'm moving a large distance, I might say I'm "moving away".
Alternatively, if I am in the business of physically picking up and hauling around buildings, I might say I plan to "move the house". (I would probably tend to preface this statement with an explanatory remark, like "I'm a housemover".)
If someone told me "I'm planning to move houses next month", I would probably have a moment of cognitive dissonance thinking that they were in the housemoving business before deciding that they really just meant they were moving their belongings into a new house.
As an older American who has lived in the Mid-West, South and California, I have never heard or read this in American material. I first came across "move house" in British ESL/EFL material, where it is already introduced in pre-intermediate material, e.g., Fun for Flyers from Cambridge Books.
Looking at the Goolge ngram viewer, I found that "move house" and "moving house" are in fact present in American-English books, but at about 1/6 the frequency found in the British material. Interestingly, besides the surge of the phrases in the later 20th century, there was a lesser surge in the 1820s, in which the US and British frequencies were about the same but with the British activity starting later and carrying on longer.
In our experience, people refer to a change of residence as "The move houses." However, the traditional way people express about service sometimes says "I plan to move house next month" and with this is implicit that is speaking from one direction to another.
Let's say you're house hunting, and you find a house that you absolutely love. It's the perfect size for your family and has amazing features like beautiful woodwork and antique glass. The owner will even let you have this house for the unbelievable price of one dollar. What's the catch? You have to move the house. House moving requires picking the house up from its foundation and setting it down in another spot, sometimes miles away.
This scenario sometimes happens in building booms, when landowners want to build a bigger home on their property. Giving the previous home away saves the owner the cost of demolition. It's also more environmentally friendly to recycle the house instead of sending the many parts to a landfill.
There are other reasons to explore moving a house. If a home is subject to dangers such as flooding, you can relocate it to a safer spot. Homes may be moved because they're in the way of development, such as encroaching shopping centers or highways. Historic homes can be preserved even if the land is used for something else. Moving a home may also be a solution to something as simple as not liking the view or the neighbors.
It's not necessarily a cheap solution to an unlikeable neighbor, though. Before you start digging up your house, you'll need to consider whether house moving makes financial and logistical sense. Will it be cheaper to move a home or build a new one? Are there limits to what can be moved and where it can go? On the next page, we'll take a look at what goes into planning a house move.
Below is a link to Google Nest's moving guide. You will need to remove the thermostat from the Google Home app while still on your current Wi-Fi network. I've seen other posts from users recommending that you leave the factory reset to the new owner, so settings on the thermostat aren't reset till the new owner is ready.
Completion day is only around the corner! However, keep in mind that there sometimes can be delays and things can take longer than expected. But with our helpful moving guide, it will help you understand and provide guidance every step of the way!
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Preparing for your move will help set you up for success. Dedicate an afternoon to creating an action plan. A good plan will ensure your move stays on track, relieve some of your stress and help you get through the entire moving process with little to no frustration. Here are the steps to get prepared.
Moving can be expensive, but setting a budget can help you save money on your move. Your budget will help determine if you can afford a full-service move or if you need to make a DIY move. A realistic moving budget will ensure that your move will not cost you more than you can afford.
Moving is the perfect time to declutter. Sort through all your things and donate or throw away anything you no longer need. This step will save you packing time and give you more space on the moving truck.
Arrange for offsite babysitting and pet sitting moving day. All the activity will stress out your animals, and the kids will most likely be bored. Save yourself from the stress by making alternative arrangements for them.
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Moving day will be busy enough, so start early with the packing and try to wrap it up before the movers show up to load the truck. Your focus needs to ensure all items make it on the truck and keep the progress moving.
If you're renting, you may be able to spread moving out and moving in across several days. This way, you can get into your new home and get any work done, like cleaning carpets and painting, without the stress of moving in at the same time.
If you're renting, you'll need to let your landlord know the exact date you're moving out. Hopefully this will coincide with the end of your lease, as this avoids paying for both rent and your mortgage at the same time.
If you're moving into a small property, or if cost is a large factor, it'll probably be cheaper to rent a van and get a few friends to help. However, that can easily add to the stress of moving day, so make sure it's right for you.
If the new house is not far from the old one, you may worry that your cat will return to old haunts. However, if planned well and carried out carefully, you can successfully relocate your cat with minimum stress.
Make your cat feel at home by helping them to furnish the new house with their scent. Cats will rub their heads and bodies on furniture, walls, doors etc to lay down scent from glands situated mostly on the head but also over the body. When a cat is feeling confident, they will rub scent around the house and this will increase feelings of security. Obviously none of these smells will be present in the new house and there will be various alien smells, which may make the cat feel insecure.
Set the carrier in a safe, quiet corner of your current home before you start packing. Place treats, a favorite blanket, and familiar toys in the carrier to build positive associations with the carrier. Allow your cat to freely enter and leave the carrier whenever they would like in the days and weeks leading up to the move. Placing the carrier in a quiet place will encourage the cat to seek refuge there as packing and moving activities become more hectic.
The cat is a territorial species so they develop strong bonds with their environment. As a result, house moves are potentially stressful.
Planning ahead will ensure that the transition from one home to another goes smoothly. After all, this is a traumatic time for you and one less worry would be a good thing!
If you have a multi-cat household then your cats have become used to living with the available space of your previous home. Moving to a smaller property could potentially cause some tension between the individuals. Limit the risk of antagonism in the new home by providing sufficient resources, such as:
If you choose not to put your cat in a cattery, allocate them a room in each house. On moving day, settle them in their room. Give them a small meal and plenty of fresh water, and make sure their litter tray is fresh and clean.
You should keep your cat in their room for the first few days in the new house. This will help them to settle in (and gives you a chance to unpack). When they are ready, let them explore the rest of the house at their own pace. Make sure you leave their door open when they start to go into the rest of the house so they have somewhere safe to run to if they feel overwhelmed.
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