Quiz: Are You Ready to Downsize Your Home?
There are many reasons people decide to move into a smaller home as their needs change. You may be wondering if a smaller, more manageable home would provide you with more financial freedom and less
Organize Your Digital Legacy
Helping You Be Prepared for the Inevitable or Unexpected in Today’s Age By Kate Hufnagel Preparing for the inevitable, or the unexpected, is not something that many people like to think about. And today’s high-tech
Organizing for an Empty Nest
Ah, the empty nest—a phase of life typically fraught with mixed emotions! While many people experience feelings of satisfaction with seeing their kids through to young adulthood, most empty nesters go through feelings of loss
Difference Between Decluttering and Downsizing
When you’re downsizing you’ll undoubtedly hear that you need to “declutter.” I think what people mean is the obvious fact that you’ll end up separating clutter from your good stuff in the process of downsizing.
What Is a Reverse Mortgage?
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
The Three Feet Rules for Downsizing
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
Don’t Declutter (Yet)
Once you’ve made the decision to downsize, you’ll either assume (or be told) that you need to “declutter.” It seems the words “declutter” and “downsize” are paired together just about everywhere you look! Before tossing
Floor Planning for Downsizers
If you’re moving to a smaller space (or moving at all, really!), an accurate floor plan of where your furnishings and belongings will go is essential. In fact, the smaller your next place is, the
Are You Hoarding Lightbulbs?
I know I’m not the only one hoarding incandescent lightbulbs. I have those little cardboard cartons of Edison-style incandescent bulbs tucked into closets, bins, and cabinets throughout the house. I have bulbs of all sizes,
How Do You Downsize: Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Tips for Downsizers Are you the one who prepares and serves Thanksgiving dinner? For those who love to cook, preparing a large meal can be a rewarding experience. If you entertain on a large
Decision Paralysis
Decisions Can Be Stressful Do you find yourself procrastinating on deciding because you’re afraid you’ll make the wrong choice? It may be a small decision, such as choosing whether to keep or donate a dress
Beware the Vacant House
The phrase “vacant home” conjures up an image of a creepy, rundown home that may or may not be haunted. In reality, most vacant homes are simply residences that are currently empty of occupants (including
