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 before you buy. Easier said than done, of course….
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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 how: Lighten up. For a spacious feeling choose light neutral colors for your walls. For an even…
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 together to clear out their parents’ home, these kind of opposites are often faced with…
Clutter does more than just fill up your house. It can get in the way of your thinking clearly and impact relationships, too. Here are some things to know about the way that clutter affects you. And, some ideas on how to deal with it. Cluttered house = cluttered head Just the look of clutter can…
When downsizing, most people focus on what they’ll have to give up. But if you think of it as surrounding yourself only with those things you love and use most, you may find you can’t wait to get moving! Here’s how to get started by yourself:Identify what’s important to you. Before thinking about what you’ll take to…
ByKaitlyn Wells July 18, 2022 Source: NY Times Wirecutter column If you have piles of old clothes and shoes languishing in your home, figuring out what to get rid of is just half the dilemma. You also have to decide what to do with those castoffs. And don’t forget about the moral, practical, and sustainable…
By Kerry Elson, The New Yorker, June 14, 2022 Inspiration and perspective for downsizers everywhere. An Ellen Tracy Blazer Collection Welcome, darling.So good to have you visit.Come this way becauseI have a question.Do you want,Do you want,Do you wantThese nice wool blazers?I wore them to conferences back in the day.They’ve got a boxy fit,Plus some shoulder…
With home prices and interest rates rising while available houses and the stock market decline, many people are reconsidering their downsizing plans. They shouldn’t. Now is still a perfect time to downsize. Downsizing doesn’t only mean moving to a smaller home. It also means re-thinking your place and your possessions – so that you have…