Adapting your home to your growing family can be a tall order. When you suddenly need a study area for your kindergartener instead of a nursery, your choices can come down to moving or renovating — both of which are less than ideal.

Moving is one of the most stressful life events you can experience, with nearly half of recent movers saying the moving process brought them to tears. Although renovations may be less stressful, they can be very expensive.