BREWSTER, NY | October 2026 — Homeowners across the United States are expected to continue investing hundreds of billions of dollars in home improvements and repairs through 2027, creating ongoing demand for careful project preparation, furniture protection, and household storage planning.

Murphy Moving & Storage, a fourth-generation moving and storage company serving New York and Connecticut, is highlighting the role of temporary and climate-controlled storage in helping homeowners organize belongings during renovation projects.

Although the research forecasts a slowdown in renovation spending growth to 0.5% year over year by the second quarter of 2027, overall expenditures are expected to remain substantial.

These figures demonstrate the continuing scale of residential renovation activity, even as economic conditions limit faster growth.

Why Home Renovations Create Storage Challenges

Renovation projects can temporarily make parts of a property unsuitable for storing furniture and personal belongings.

Floor refinishing, kitchen remodeling, interior painting, structural improvements, and other construction activities may require homeowners to remove items from affected spaces.

Furniture and household possessions left near construction areas can be exposed to dust, accidental impacts, moisture, and fluctuating indoor conditions.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends controlling renovation dust and separating work areas from occupied portions of a home, especially during projects that generate substantial airborne particles.

Moving furniture and personal belongings away from active construction areas can be one practical component of that preparation.

When Does Climate-Controlled Storage Make Sense?

Climate-controlled storage can be appropriate for possessions sensitive to substantial temperature or humidity changes.

Depending on the materials involved and the conditions required, these may include:

Wooden furniture vulnerable to expansion or contraction
Artwork and framed photographs
Musical instruments
Books, paper records, and important documents
Certain antiques and upholstered belongings

However, climate-controlled storage does not replace appropriate packing, moisture protection, or specialized conservation requirements for particularly sensitive valuables.

Murphy Moving & Storage provides household storage services, including climate-controlled options and warehouse storage vaults, for customers needing temporary or longer-term arrangements.

Connecting Storage Planning With Renovation Schedules

Home improvement projects often involve multiple contractors, deliveries, inspections, and completion dates. When a project takes longer than anticipated, homeowners may need to extend their storage period or coordinate the return of belongings in stages.

Murphy Moving & Storage encourages homeowners to evaluate the scope of their renovation before selecting a storage arrangement. Key considerations include:

Volume of belongings: Estimate how much furniture and how many household items need to leave the work area.
Environmental requirements: Identify items, such as wood furniture or artwork, that may need climate-controlled space.
Expected project duration: Plan for the possibility that the timeline may extend.
Access needs: Decide whether any stored items may need to be retrieved during the project.
Final delivery schedule: Coordinate when and in what order belongings return to the home.

For homeowners in Connecticut and New York, coordinating moving, packing, and storage services can simplify the process of clearing and restoring living spaces.

Preparing Homes for Renovations in 2027

Harvard's remodeling outlook suggests that homeowners will continue investing heavily in property improvements even as market growth slows.

For households planning major projects, the practical implication is clear: renovation planning should account not only for contractors and materials but also for the temporary handling and protection of possessions.

Murphy Moving & Storage offers packing, moving, and storage services that can help homeowners coordinate these steps as part of their broader renovation plans.