Yes, moving is a nightmare

We're here to help ~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0S-aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxNSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjY0MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzMwMzAmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkYpukYmSBlV7pUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~ [Wake up from your moving nightmare](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TRaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9tYWtlLWEtcGxhbi9tb3ZpbmcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [Piles of cardboard boxes bearing labels like 'Bedroom' and 'Dishes' sit in an empty, sunny room. In the foreground, a man in a blue tracksuit sits on a stack of pizza boxes, working at a makeshift desk made from milk crates.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TRaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9tYWtlLWEtcGxhbi9tb3ZpbmcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) Christopher Hainey YOUR GUIDE: [Christine Cyr Clisset](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TcaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hdXRob3JzL2NocmlzdGluZS1jeXItY2xpc3NldC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxNSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjY0MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzMwMzAmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkYpukYmSBlV7pUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) I think a lot about moving. As someone who's moved nine times in 20 years, it’s (unfortunately?) just ingrained into the fabric of my being. At this point, my body is always prepared for what it knows to be a long, annoying process: the frustration of going through all of one's belongings, the physical and mental toll of transporting everything, the expensive messiness of the whole ordeal. It’s the worst. I’m excited to introduce the newly-released antidote: [Wirecutter’s ultimate guide to moving](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TRaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9tYWtlLWEtcGxhbi9tb3ZpbmcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA). It’s a comprehensive information hub that’s design to help you no matter where you’re at in the moving process—whether you’re preparing, actually moving, or settling in. My co-workers and I spent over a year interviewing dozens of people who recently relocated to better understand what could help ease the pains. We learned (unsurprisingly) that moving tends to be super exhausting and expensive. Even worse, settling into a new home can take months, prolonging the stress. No wonder people dread the process. [Our guide](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TRaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9tYWtlLWEtcGxhbi9tb3ZpbmcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) is packed with advice for all of it, like [a moving checklist](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS11bHRpbWF0ZS1tb3ZpbmctY2hlY2tsaXN0Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTE1Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNjQzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMzAzMCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRim6RiZIGVXulSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~), [budgeting advice](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TpaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2hlbHBmdWwtdGlwcy1mb3ItYW4tZXhwZW5zaXZlLW1vdmUvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA), [packing tips](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0ThaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL21ha2UtbW92aW5nLWxlc3MtbWlzZXJhYmxlLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTE1Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNjQzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMzAzMCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRim6RiZIGVXulSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~), recommendations for the best gear to outfit your [kitchen](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9saXN0cy9jaGVhcC1raXRjaGVuLXVwZ3JhZGVzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTE1Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNjQzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMzAzMCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRim6RiZIGVXulSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~), [living room](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TTaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvYnV5aW5nLWEtc29mYS8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxNSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjY0MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzMwMzAmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkYpukYmSBlV7pUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~), [bedroom](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3NtYWxsLWJlZHJvb20taWRlYXMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA), and more. While it certainly won’t solve all your moving troubles—sorry, we can't help to Tetris that couch through a too-small doorway from here—our hope is that we at least consolidated everything you’ll need to know in one easy-to-reference place that makes the process of moving even just a fraction easier. [Wirecutter’s ultimate guide to moving→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TRaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9tYWtlLWEtcGxhbi9tb3ZpbmcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TEaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hYm91dC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxNSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjY0MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzMwMzAmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkYpukYmSBlV7pUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) [Before the big day](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TRaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9tYWtlLWEtcGxhbi9tb3ZpbmcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [Young couple packing and checking stuff by using checklist before moving to new residence.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS11bHRpbWF0ZS1tb3ZpbmctY2hlY2tsaXN0Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTE1Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNjQzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMzAzMCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRim6RiZIGVXulSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [The ultimate moving checklist](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS11bHRpbWF0ZS1tb3ZpbmctY2hlY2tsaXN0Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTE1Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNjQzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMzAzMCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRim6RiZIGVXulSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [Our expert-backed moving checklist](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS11bHRpbWF0ZS1tb3ZpbmctY2hlY2tsaXN0Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTE1Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNjQzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMzAzMCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRim6RiZIGVXulSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) has all the tips and advice you need to make moving less stressful. [Books near a box, with sharpies and packing tape.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0ThaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL21ha2UtbW92aW5nLWxlc3MtbWlzZXJhYmxlLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTE1Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNjQzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMzAzMCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRim6RiZIGVXulSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [The best supplies and moving advice](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0ThaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL21ha2UtbW92aW5nLWxlc3MtbWlzZXJhYmxlLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTE1Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNjQzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMzAzMCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRim6RiZIGVXulSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) Having the right gear can help your move go smoothly. Here are Wirecutter-approved [accessories, tools, and techniques](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0ThaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL21ha2UtbW92aW5nLWxlc3MtbWlzZXJhYmxlLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTE1Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNjQzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMzAzMCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRim6RiZIGVXulSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~). [A stack of boxes and miscellaneous household items ready for moving.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TjaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2ZpcnN0LXdlZWstbW92aW5nLWVzc2VudGlhbHMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [Essential items for the first week after your move](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TjaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2ZpcnN0LXdlZWstbW92aW5nLWVzc2VudGlhbHMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) Avoid scrambling for stuff after a move. [Set these items aside](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TjaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2ZpcnN0LXdlZWstbW92aW5nLWVzc2VudGlhbHMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) for a painless transition into your new home. [Settling in](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TRaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9tYWtlLWEtcGxhbi9tb3ZpbmcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [A paint can of light blue paint.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9saXN0cy9ldmVyeXRoaW5nLXlvdS1uZWVkLXRvLXBhaW50LWEtcm9vbS8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxNSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjY0MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzMwMzAmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkYpukYmSBlV7pUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) [Everything you need to paint a room](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9saXN0cy9ldmVyeXRoaW5nLXlvdS1uZWVkLXRvLXBhaW50LWEtcm9vbS8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxNSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjY0MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzMwMzAmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkYpukYmSBlV7pUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) Great tools make your paint job look better with less effort—[here’s what you need to redo your walls without professionals](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9saXN0cy9ldmVyeXRoaW5nLXlvdS1uZWVkLXRvLXBhaW50LWEtcm9vbS8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxNSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjY0MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0MzM4OTQmc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzMwMzAmdXNlcl9pZD02YzUzYjYzYThlM2ZhZDcwYWQ0ZWYxMzAwNDUyNzQzN1cDbnl0QgpkYpukYmSBlV7pUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW44NkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~). [A close-up of the Anvil Homeowner's Tool Set, our pick for best basic home toolkit.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TvaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL3RoZS0xMC10b29scy15b3UtbmVlZC1mb3ItYmFzaWMtaG9tZS1yZXBhaXIvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) [Basic home repair tools everyone needs](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TvaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL3RoZS0xMC10b29scy15b3UtbmVlZC1mb3ItYmFzaWMtaG9tZS1yZXBhaXIvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) Tackle minor home repairs yourself by having [a great toolkit on hand](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TvaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL3RoZS0xMC10b29scy15b3UtbmVlZC1mb3ItYmFzaWMtaG9tZS1yZXBhaXIvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTUmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTI2NDMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDMzODk0JnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMzMDMwJnVzZXJfaWQ9NmM1M2I2M2E4ZTNmYWQ3MGFkNGVmMTMwMDQ1Mjc0MzdXA255dEIKZGKbpGJkgZVe6VIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA). [A pile of colorful bath mats of different materials.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtYmF0aHJvb20tcnVncy1hbmQtYmF0aC1tYXRzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTE1Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNjQzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMzAzMCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRim6RiZIGVXulSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [The best bathroom rugs and bath mats](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmRSmbP0TnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtYmF0aHJvb20tcnVncy1hbmQtYmF0aC1tYXRzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTE1Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyNjQzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQzMzg5NCZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMzAzMCZ1c2VyX2lkPTZjNTNiNjNhOGUzZmFkNzBhZDRlZjEzMDA0NTI3NDM3VwNueXRCCmRim6RiZIGVXulSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg2QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) Ready to start shopping for your new space? 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