On The Move Downsizing design

“We knew we had to get going!”

Posted on November 8, 2023 / Declutter

Early this month Francie and her husband Marc moved from their 4,000 sq. ft home in San Francisco, where they had lived for 42 years, to a 988 sq. ft. apartment in an assisted living community in San Mateo. Here’s what Francie had to say about...

~ by Maria

The most important thing to do before you move

Posted on October 16, 2023 / organization

Moving can be a daunting and stressful experience whether you’re relocating across town or across the country. Packing up your entire life, coordinating logistics, and ensuring a smooth transition to your new home can easily become...

~ by Maria

How to put stuff away now so you can find it later

Posted on September 5, 2023 / Declutter, organization

Getting a house organized so you can find what you need it can seem like a never-ending chore. It doesn’t have to be. With these simple organizing principles, you can get on top of your stuff before it starts falling on top of you. Start...

~ by Maria

How to tell your adult kids their stuff needs to go!

Posted on June 6, 2023 / Declutter

If your adult children moved out of your house years ago, but their stuff never did, you may decide that it's time for that stuff to go. In addition to freeing up space for you, saying goodbye to your kids' things can have other...

~ by Maria

Do this when you’re feeling boxed in

Posted on May 8, 2023 / Declutter

Want to know how you can free up a huge amount of space in your drawers, closets, and garage without a lot of time or energy? Let go of your empty boxes. You may think there are all sorts of reasons for holding on to your carboard containers....

~ by Maria

Do I Really Need This?

Posted on March 12, 2023 / All

Bringing stuff into your house is easy. Letting go of it is a lot harder. As they say with holes, the easiest way to get out of a hole is to stop digging one. And the easiest way to declutter your home is to stop stuffing it.Think...

~ by Maria

If Marie Kondo isn’t keeping tidy, why should I?

Posted on February 8, 2023 / Declutter

After years of promoting the life-changing magic of tidying up, the world’s foremost decluttering guru, Marie Kondo, recently admitted that she is no longer keeping so tidy. You may be tempted to point to Marie’s example as evidence of why...

~ by Maria

Make the most of your new space: Tips for designing your new home

Posted on January 10, 2023 / All

If you’re downsizing and moving from a larger home to a smaller one, you may worry that your new home will feel cramped. But with a few mindful choices, you can make your new home feel just as comfortable as your former one. Here's...

~ by Maria

If you’re stressing out at the holidays, remember this…

Posted on December 10, 2022 / All

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~ by Maria

Downsizing without Drama — Help for Keepers + Tossers Working Together

Posted on November 9, 2022 / All

Do you find it difficult to throw anything away? You are clearly a “Keeper.” On the other hand, if clearing things out makes you happy, you are a “Tosser.” Whether they are partners who live together, or siblings who come...

~ by Maria