Deciding to move is one of those major life choices that can change everything. We learned the hard way that moving for the wrong reasons can create regrets down the road, so this week we share our personal test for knowing when the timing is right to relocate. Spoiler: it doesn’t hinge on whether the market is hot. We also cover the kitchen trends we’ve noticed for 2018, explain why we upgraded our TV, and discuss our plans for opening the beach house to guests. If you’re wondering whether we worry about renters mistreating the property or when the house will be available to rent, we address those questions here.
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What’s New
- Early in the episode we answer the common question: “Isn’t this place too nice to rent? What if people ruin it?” We explain why we’re comfortable opening the beach house to the public and share a target date for when we’ll start taking reservations.
- If you’re curious about the practical, not-too-precious items we’ve been selecting for the beach house, check out our “Shop Our Beach House” collection on the blog. It’s a curated list of pieces that look great, stand up to vacation wear-and-tear, and are easy to replace if needed.
What’s Not
- We referenced an overview of interior design trends that were expected to gain traction in 2018. These trend roundups are useful for spotting broader shifts in color, texture, and material choices, but remember that trends don’t have to dictate your personal style.
- We also revisited an older podcast episode where we chatted with an actor we admire, a reminder that guests and interviews often spark great design and lifestyle conversations.
Listener Question
- When people ask “How do you know it’s time to move?” we point listeners to a prior episode that explores how to tell if a house is a true long-term fit. That discussion includes practical signs to help distinguish a forever home from a temporary stop. We also share the moment we recognized our second house wasn’t the right long-term match for our family.
- We recounted the big mistake we made selling our first house without professional help and shared lessons from that experience. For anyone navigating buying, selling, or moving, those stories contain useful reminders about timing, paperwork, and expectations.
- If you want more of our moving and selling adventures, explore the Moving & Selling section of the blog. We’ve also compiled several “House Hunting” posts that show properties we considered along the way; those posts are fun to flip through and imagine the possibilities.
We’re Digging
- We replaced our old television with a new 55″ smart TV that has Roku built in, which simplified streaming and remote management across our household. The upgrade improved picture quality and made it easier to access apps without an external streaming stick.
- The TV is wall-mounted using a sturdy mounting system we had on hand, and we used an in-wall cord management kit to conceal power and HDMI cables. Concealing wires keeps the installation neat and reduces trip hazards while giving the room a clean, finished look.
- For anyone interested in the installation process, we’ve posted a step-by-step tutorial on how to mount a TV and install an in-wall cord system, plus a separate post about how and why we cut the cable in favor of streaming services.
- If you’re searching for a good show to binge, we mentioned a season we recently enjoyed and where we found it. Streaming decisions are easier now that we’ve centralized access through the TV’s built-in platform.
If you want a one-stop list of everything we’ve recommended in past episodes, we maintain a master “We’re Digging” list on the site that collects favorites, resources, and links mentioned across shows.
We’re grateful to our episode sponsor, Agility Bed, for supporting this episode. They provided a discount code for anyone interested in trying their mattress. We always test products ourselves and only share offers we think will be genuinely useful.
Thanks for listening and following along. We appreciate the questions, the ideas, and the community that makes sharing these projects so rewarding.
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