Folklore for moving into a new place?

Question

I'm looking for folklore about moving into a new place - it's an apartment, but I have a lawn and a crossroads handy. I'm interested in folk practices only - no neopaganism/wicca, and preferably nothing specifically religious - but any culture is welcome to answer.


I already know about burying statues underneath the foundation (not possible), using wash-water on the house floors, and putting salt or lye in the corners of the building. Anything I should hang up, or put by the door? (We have two entrances.) I'll be moving in on the Lunar New Year, too.

Answer 1

Bring in bread and salt with a new broom before anything else.

Bread- you will never hunger
Salt- always have money
Broom- to clear away any negativity left by the last tenents.

Answer 2

Hang a dream-catcher chime...they just look cool.