Stories from Houzz

Moving 77 Stories
Selling Your House
The All-in-One-Place Guide to Selling Your Home and Moving
By Laura Gaskill
Stay organized with this advice on what to do when you change homes
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Storage
A Guide to Self-Storage: Is a Mini Storage Unit Right for You?
By Victoria Villeneuve
We unpack the choices and costs involved in renting a place to stash extra stuff
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Organizing
How to Pack for a Move in a Weekend
By Aly Finkelstein
These 12 packing tips can make your weekend move quick, organized and doable
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Life
The Moving-Day Survival Kit: Lifesaving Items and Niceties
By Becky Harris
Gather these must-haves in advance for a smooth move and more comfortable first days in your new home
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Life
9 Ways to Calm New-Home Jitters
By Laura Gaskill
Buyer's remorse begone! Here are some tricks to help you warm to your new place, warts and all
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Life
7 Things to Do Before You Move Into a New House
By Bud Dietrich, AIA
Get life in a new house off to a great start with fresh paint and switch plates, new locks, a deep cleaning — and something on those windows
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Organizing
What to Bring to a Temporary Living Space and How to Organize It
By Patricia Lee
Moving out for a remodel? Relocating for a short-term job? Here are tips for what to bring and what to leave behind
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Selling Your House
10 Ways to Get Your Home Ready to Sell on a Budget
By Laura Gaskill
To attract the most buyers, you should clear things out, fix the dings and clean, clean, clean
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House-Hunting Checklist: 10 Essentials to Bring on Your Search
By Laura Gaskill
Camera, checklist, slip-on shoes — these and 7 more take-alongs will help you make the most of a house-hunting weekend
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Apartment Life
8 Things to Consider Before Moving Into a New Apartment
By Mitchell Parker
Give yourself the time and the budget to make your next rental home truly yours
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Storage
A Guide to Self-Storage: Packing Tips
By Victoria Villeneuve
Find out how to load your mini storage unit safely and efficiently, and remember to document the contents
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