Sacramento Movers Share: 6 Tips on Painting your New Home

Now that you have settled into your new home you may or may not have the desire to decorate accordingly to your taste. You got the new furniture picked out, couch & pillows, the sculptures or art work you may want to put up, but your room wall colors aren't quite to your liking. So lets paint! For those who may know already, or are first time painters. Here are 6 helpful tips on painting your New home.

Tip 1
Clean your walls

Some may not know, but having dirty walls when painting is a "No-no". Any dust particle, lent, dirt, or grease spot could destroy your smooth finish. Simply take a sponge, some water, and mild washing detergent and rotate in medium to large circles. Rinse with clean water once finished. Also make sure to scrape any unwanted peelings with a putty knife, then sand them smooth.

Tip 2
Blue tape is your Friend

Make sure when you are painting a room to ALWAYS grab some painter's blue tape. Using this will not only make your painting job appear professional, it will help you from getting paint on unwanted areas. Once you finished painting, remove the painter's blue tape almost immediately before it drys. This will prevent you from removing any paint as you peel the blue tape off.

Tip 3
Prime time!

Don't forget to prime your walls. Doing this will further increase the best results in the appearance, and sheen. Never paint over previous paint, always prime.

Tip 4
Grab a Brush

Brush on paint in the place where the roller cannot reach. This will help you reach those hard to get edges, corners, and trims.

Tip 5

Stir, Stir, Stir!

Stir your paint before you begin. Please don't paint straight from the can. That's another "no-no". Place the paint in a roller tray, and in a small bowl if you are using a brush for corners. It will make your world much easier.

Tip 6
Trims need love too

Once finished with all of your wall painting, and the wall are completely dry. Go back and add painter's blue tape to your walls on top of  your trimmings, and give them some love. Paint the molding and the door frames back to its original color, possibly white, or you can paint to what ever color you choose.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Sacramento employs a staff of over 40 Full-Time Movers and Drivers, with a fleet of 10 trucks. We have performed home and business moving services in and around the Greater Sacramento are for almost 10 years. Our award winning services include full service moving and packing services and we also sell boxes and packing supplies.

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Sacramento Movers Share: Keeping Old House Memories

Not every move is an easy move. Yes, sometimes it's a great thing to move into a new home, and create new beginnings. But other times we may not be emotionally ready for a new home, and just the thought of the word move itself may scare us. We could be holding sentimental values, or even memories from our old homes that we may not be ready to let go. Sometimes we have children who may have a hard time adjusting to their first move, and the idea of being 'uprooted' may not sit well with them. Adjusting to new beginnings can be hard on anyone. So here are 5 ways to help you keep memories of your old home.

 1. WRITE ABOUT IT 

It doesn't matter if you're a professional writer, or a casual journalist. You may have never written a thing in your life, but writing down your home memories is a great essential way to keep those memories stored for years to come. Here's some ideas that may help get you started. Try these:

• What is one of your most favorite memories in the house?
• What's your favorite place to be in the home?
• What will you miss the most?
• What will you not miss the most?

2. DO A WALK-THRU

With today's technology you can achieve almost anything with just the push of a button. Walk through the home your last day, and record with your family one last time. Doing this, not only gives yourself clarity, it can be sentimental therapy to the children as well. Go through the house and capture the front yard, backyard, inside...etc. As you film talk about your favorite memories. And If you have children, let them get involve as well. This is a time for everyone to leave with a happy mind-set.

3. TAKE PICTURES

Take pictures all over your home of your favorite rooms, or even furniture (still in home). Have your family share turns taking pictures of each other in rooms, and favorite areas of the home. Take a lot. You can later print out the photos and make a memorable album. You could even have your children who may feel homesick take pictures as well. This way they don't feel left out and more comfortable knowing that its OK to move on.

4. 3D PRINT IT!

As mentioned previously, technology has come a long way. If you can't stand the thought to leaving your home behind, 3D images may be your answer. You could hire professionals to take pictures of you and your home and turn it into a 3D image, so that it may look as realistic as possible. It may not be the easiest option, but the end results and memorable portrait will be amazing. You could frame your photos and hang it in your new home as a welcome home gift.

5. Let it go, Say Goodbye

On your last day, it probably will be the hardest. You may be standing in the living-room for the last time, or taking out your last box. The best way to move on is to say "Good-Bye", and let it go. Smell the air, touch the scratched stair case, feel the empty space in your home now that the furniture is gone, and listen to the surrounding echo sounds. You may have made beautiful memories in your old home, but now is the time to grasp the clarity of moving on. 

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Sacramento employs a staff of over 40 Full-Time Movers and Drivers, with a fleet of 10 trucks. We have performed home and business moving services in and around the Greater Sacramento are for almost 10 years. Our award winning services include full service moving and packing services and we also sell boxes and packing supplies.