Older adults have lots of options when it comes to their living arrangements. As people maintain good health and mobility later in life, many choose to stay in their current homes or to downsize into more appropriately sized homes of their own. Those who make the decision to age in place in a home they […]

It’s no secret that downsizing can be overwhelming, and that a lot of the anxiety is caused by the need to part with so many of our life’s possessions all at once. Most of the Downsizers we help have accumulated many, many possessions over the years, ranging from priceless (to us!) mementos to still-useful household

Professional organizer of small homes Diane Greenhalgh shares her tips for storing your holiday decorations. 7 Steps to Storing Holiday Decorations After Downsizing Once the high of the holiday season is over reality sets in. It’s time to pack upeverything to get ready for the next season. Are you dreading it even more this year

If you’ve made the decision to sell your home, you’ll quickly realize that you have a lot more options (and decisions!) than you may have realized.  You may hear from friends and family who have had good or bad experiences selling their home with local real estate agents.  You’ll also probably start noticing that some

Once you’ve made the decision to downsize, you’ll either assume (or be told) that you need to “declutter”.  In fact, it seems the the words “declutter” and “downsize” are paired together just about everywhere you look!  Before tossing any items, it’s really important to understand the practical considerations and the emotional journey that comes with