Small Business Making Big Impacts Finding time to organize in your busy life can be daunting. Whether it be your home, car or office, it always seems like such a task to get going and finish. The days can turn into weeks, the weeks into months, and the next thing you know Spring cleaning or […]
If you know you’re moving into a smaller home, you’re no doubt going to have to get rid of some of your belongings. Here, we’ll take a look at how to get started on this sometimes overwhelming task. Downsizing your stuff starts early. Once you decide you’re going to downsize, get started, even if you […]
Downsizing done right or not is, without question, an emotional decision but there are steps you can take to make the transition easier, from start to finish. Be honest about why you want to downsize. Downsizing your large house for a smaller one, more suitable for long term retirement plans doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll realize […]
What are some common mistakes that people make when they’re considering downsizing? Below are a few of them with tips on mistakes to avoid when downsizing. Mistakes to avoid when downsizing Smaller space does not always equal lower costs. Downsizing your space doesn’t necessarily mean your home expenses are cheaper. If you’re going from a […]
Stress Management for Downsizing Stress management for downsizing can be hard to come by. There’s no question about that. You’re fighting a war with yourself between the emotional connection you have to your home and belongings, against the practical need for owning less stuff and moving into a smaller home. Whatever reason you have for […]
In this article we will outline 5 things to never throw out when downsizing. Downsizing is great because it frees you from clutter and makes you re-think what’s really important. But there are some items you should not get rid of. Here are just a few. Never throw out when downsizing. Family heirlooms. If there […]
We all know that downsizing is hard. Where do you start to get rid of things? How much space do you actually need? It’s emotional and it’s exhausting. But what’s the upside? Keep reading and find out the 5 benefits of downsizing and how it can be so liberating! 5 Benefits of Downsizing 1. Smaller house = […]
You’ve made the leap to downsize and be clutter free, and aside from the emotional stress associated with this decision, there’s also the reality of having to fit your possessions into your new home. At first glance, this can seem like a monumental task and you don’t know where to start. Chances are, downsizing is […]
To store or not to store, that’s a sometimes complicated question. When you’re getting ready to downsize, there are two sides to getting a storage unit. Are you going to need a storage unit? If you already have one but want to get rid of it, what’s the best way to go about it? Storage […]
The Up Side of Downsizing In everything there is an up side, and for downsizing that is no different. In this article we will outline the up side of downsizing in an easy to follow format. There comes a point in a lot of peoples’ lives when they want to simplify things and move into […]