Inspiration and Practical Advice from the Pros
When you are undertaking a home transition, you can use all of the advice you can get! Fortunately, there are kind people among us who have dedicated their careers to navigating the specific life changes that are ahead for many of us. Even better, these Pros have generously shared their experiences and guidance, saving us valuable time and providing the motivation we need to get going.
Whether you’re simply decluttering, tasked with clearing out an estate, or anything in between, you’re bound to find some useful advice in these popular books for downsizers. Happy reading!
Best Books about Organizing and Decluttering
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff
Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life
by Matt Paxton
17 Spatulas and the Man Who Fried an Egg
Reclaim Your Space Mentally and Physically
by Lisa Geraci Rigoni
Squint
Re-Visioning the Second Half of Life
by Margit Novack
Downsizing with Heart
Planning a Successful Senior Move
by Jill Hart
Downsize
Living Large in a Small House
by Sherri Koones
Let It Go
Downsizing Your Way to a Richer, Happier Life
by Peter Walsh
The Home Edit Life
by Clea Shearer & Joanna Teplin
The More of Less
Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own
by Joshua Becker
Outer Order Inner Calm
Declutter & Organize to Make More Room for Happiness
by Gretchen Rubin
Decluttering at the Speed of Life
Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff
by Dana K. White
The Sentimental Person’s Guide to Decluttering
by Claire Middleton
Best Books on Senior Transitions
Smart Moves
How to Save Time and Money While Transitioning Your Home and Life
by Caroline Carter
Checklist for My Family
A Guide to My History, Financial Plans, and Final Wishes
by Sally Balch Hurme
Get it Together
Organize Your Records So Your Family Won’t Have To
by Melanie Cullen
Wise Moves
Checklist for Where to Live, What to Consider, and Whether to Stay or Go
by Sally Balch Hurme and Lawrence A. Frolik
Best Books about Settling an Estate and Whole-Home Clear Outs
How to Clean Out Your Parents’ Estate in 30 Days or Less
A Solution-Based Guide to Emptying the Home Without Losing Your Mind
by Julie Hall
After the Funeral
A Practical Memoir for Administering Your Loved One’s Estate
by Eileen Moynahan
