How Consignment Stores Work
As you downsize, you’ll quickly realize that even after you decide what to keep for the future, paring down your possessions can be a lot of work! Donation can be an easy and gratifying option,
How to Clear Out an Estate
If you are asked to handle or clear out the estate of a loved one, the tasks and the stress add up quickly. Many times, the expertise and local resources of a downsizing pro, Professional
Handyman Projects You Can Do Yourself
Downsizing the family home can be a big job! Between sorting, packing, dealing with belongings, and moving, most people have their hands full even without the additional tasks created by putting their homes on the
How Does Max Sold Work?
How Does MAX SOLD Work? Maxsold is an online auction platform that helps you sell your unwanted or unneeded items quickly and easily. It works best when you have at least 50 lots (groupings of
Organizing Sentimental Items
Professional Organizer Jill Katz shares her perspective on organizing sentimental items. When organizing with my clients, I always save the sentimental items for last. With my eagle eye, I can spot the box of photos,
The “Downsizing Leftovers” from a Lifetime of Possessions
Sorting and reducing your belongings for a downsizing move is always a challenge, but there are silver linings too. For some, the ability to pass along quality items to younger family members or friends is
What’s It Worth? Vintage Prints – Thomas Hart Benton
Thomas Hart Benton, “Approaching Storm”, 1938 Are you lucky enough to own some vintage prints? A precious few know that Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) was a notable artist of the 1930s as well as
How Do You Downsize: Leftover Cans of Paint
If you’re like a lot of people, you have an assortment of half-used cans of paint stacked up somewhere on your property. Are they all worth saving? Here’s my personal thinking on leftover paint: Any