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 celebratory meal for family and friends can be a rewarding experience. If you
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
Setting Your Downsizing Budget
As Senior Move Managers, Professional Organizers, and Downsizing Specialists, we are often asked about how much a move will cost. It’s a valid question, and we wish there was an easy answer! Moving has many
Essential Tools for a Tiny Kitchen
As someone who loves to cook, I always enjoy seeing the types of kitchen tools, appliances, and services my downsizing clients use in their kitchens. Some home cooks turn to the same trusted tools for
Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Downsizing
Are you considering a downsizing move? We’ve seen lots of people through the downsizing and senior move process, and there are often ways to improve the experience. While every situation is different, there are definitely
The Price of Procrastination
You may think there’s no harm in waiting, but it can be a dangerous game! Productivity Consultant and Certified Professional Organizer Patti Howell gives us a glimpse at the price of procrastination, which can become
Pro Advice: What’s Growing in Your Garden?
Senior Move Manager Kirsten Awe has helped hundreds of clients downsize their belongings and move into smaller homes. Letting go of things is always one of the most difficult parts of downsizing, but Kirsten reaches
How to Sort Your Belongings Before a Move
A fundamental part of downsizing is sorting through your possessions. Paring down creates an opportunity to surround yourself with things you’ll use, need, and love! Kirsten Awe, a professional organizer and Senior Move Manager with
Planning to Downsize
Most would agree that planning to downsize or facing a major downsizing move can leave you a little stressed out! Plenty of people are overwhelmed by the thought. After all, making a move is stressful