A few months ago, we relocated to a completely different part of the state. We sold our house, packed up everything that wasn't nailed down, and dumped our lives into another home in another city.

Looks easy on paper. But if you have ever experienced transferring your complete existence, you know "easy" is a lie generated in the deepest part of Hell.

It takes hard work finding a house. And even after you have made your purchase and survived the move, you still have to transform it into your home. Especially if you are married to a creative, "I-can-see-it-looking-this-way" spouse. One who sees...