How to fix Nordhaven white screen issue in The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies

If you’ve recently purchased and downloaded The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies, then you’re probably looking forward to diving in and testing out all of the new gameplay elements introduced with the latest expansion pack.

However, for those who use Mods, this might be easier said than done. An issue can arise in modded installations when loading the new world of Nordhaven, preventing you from even selecting a house, let alone seeing any of the new features. If you’ve just dove in and found yourself facing a white screen, here’s how to fix it. 

How to fix Nordhaven white screen in The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies

You may have come across a few posts on Reddit or other forums saying you need to disable all of your CC and restart The Sims 4 to fix the issue. That can be pretty frustrating, especially if you have some much-loved CC that goes into every build. 

However, you don’t need to disable all of your CC and mods, as the white screen issue seems to be caused by a single Mod, arguably one of the most popular and beloved Mods out there — T.O.O.L. 

To make the world of Nordhaven load as it should, you’ll need to live without T.O.O.L. for just a little while until it gets an update to keep it in line with the new pack. Here’s how to remove it from your Mods folder:

1. Go to C:\Users\[NAME]\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods
2. Find the “Tmex-TOOL” folder and right-click, then cut it from the folder
3. Safely stash it elsewhere, on your desktop or in a separate folder

After doing this, you should be free to reload The Sims 4, get to Nordhaven, and start living out your small business dreams. 

What is the T.O.O.L. Mod?

T.O.O.L. stands for “Take Objects Off Lot,” and it allows you to place any Sims 4 object or CC on or off any lot within a save file, making it excellent for designing entire worlds to suit your tastes. You usually can’t add things outside of designated lots, so having the option to place cars on roads or extra trees or clutter around is a great option to have. 

However, it’s also useful for smaller things, such as interior decorating. Lord knows that decorating interiors can be finicky, and T.O.O.L. is another way to make things a little easier. You can change the size of objects using percentages to fine-tune the size in a more customizable way than the box bracket keys allow. You can also change the orientation of items, angle paintings against walls, and even create entire upside-down rooms if you feel like it.