We often talk about living in a disposable society. But the opposite is also true: We buy things and hold on to them for much longer than we use them. In a recent survey, 60% of adults over 60 said that they had more stuff than they need.
Dr....
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Storage. It seems like the perfect way to declutter your home and have your stuff, too. It’s not.
Things that are moved out of sight quickly move out of mind. So, while you may enjoy the idea that you’ve decluttered, you’ve only...
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If you, or someone you care about, want to get a decluttering project started but can’t seem to do it, here are some ideas that may help you break through your blocks and succeed!
1. Start by looking at what's cluttering up your head. If...
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When people ask me how long it takes to downsize and move, I say: That depends. How big is your home? How much stuff is inside it? And, most critically, how quickly can you make decisions?
Whatever the particulars, having a Senior Move Manager...
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One of the most challenging aspects of downsizing is the feeling of isolation. While no one has the same attachment to your things as you do, many people have gone through the downsizing experience. And getting their support can make a big...
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I appreciate that this suggestion might be a little more enticing if it were called something else.
But as a Swede myself, I have to say that I find the Swedish concept of “death cleaning” – clearing out your home so the people you leave...
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By 2030, seniors will account for one-fifth of the total U.S. population – 79.1 million. And a large number of them will be downsizing their homes.
As a realtor, you know what you need to do to get a home ready to sell. But you may not be...
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If you’re moving, it’s easy to forget that packing up your home is just half of the job. You also have to unpack at the other end! Use these 6 tips and you’ll have a smooth move from start to finish.
Let the movers do the...
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People ask us that all the time. And we always give the same answer: Now!
If you're thinking about it, start doing it.
People know that. Then they put it off anyway.
"I know I should, but I don't have the energy to do it now," they...
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