Mistakes new homeowners always make – and how to avoid them

Why it really pays to measure everything three times

Always carry samples and a measuring tape when shopping for décor.

Getting the keys to a new home is one of life's great thrills. Unfortunately, it is also, for many of us, the beginning of a series of entirely avoidable and occasionally expensive mistakes. Here's how to sidestep the most common ones.

Buying everything before you move in