No matter the size of your new home, finding a functional storage space can be a challenging task. As we all know, a spacious home is a big advantage, but also a big responsibility. If you somehow didn’t manage to free yourself from clutter and moved with more items than your home can accommodate you may need some efficient storage solutions on how to make the most of limited living space. The good news is that there are some inventive ways to prevent clutter from taking over your living space. As it turns out, some quick and simple changes can make a difference between a livable and a chaotic place. Living in a small apartment … [Read more...]
Guidelines to stress-free downsizing
While trying to coordinate all moving tasks and make the most of the time leading to moving day, the entire move may seem like a never-ending process. There are a lot great things about moving to a new place, but downsizing is definitely not one of them. As we all know, moving may pose a series of challenges, especially if you are moving to a smaller home. While people may assume that downsizing is just getting rid of extra stuff, the process is a bit more complicated. Experience of downsizing a family home can be really overwhelming. As a result, some people may consider it as a step backward. However, depending on your point of … [Read more...]
Moving from a house to a NYC apartment
Transitioning from a spacious house to a smaller NYC apartment doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to go the minimalist route, but certain modifications should be made. Leaving the house you’ve lived in for years may come as a shock for the entire family. Giving up all the commodity you had in your huge house and trading it for an apartment is a major change. While everyone is focused on an obvious downside of the decision – lack of space, there are actually some positive aspects of downsizing. Maybe this is one of those decisions you would never make willingly, but unfortunately things may change in the blink of an eye. … [Read more...]
Tips for a minimalist move
Although a household move ranks high on the list of most stressful life events, you might be wondering how to turn it into a straight-forward process. It’s no secret that unnecessary clutter tend to pile up over the years. Only when you start sorting through your possessions you will realize that there’s no point in keeping an excessive amount of unnecessary items that are cluttering up the entire place. When moving to a smaller property you will be forced to pare down your belongings. Embracing a minimalist lifestyle is just another of so many challenges posed by a household move. When deciding to go for a minimalist move and … [Read more...]
Downsizing in retirement
Downsizing in retirement can be an emotionally challenging and life-changing event. While you may get enthusiastic about it, downsizing is an overwhelming process. A lot of free time, high utility bills and too much of a living space to maintain are just few reasons why downsizing appeals to retirees. As the years go by, people usually come to realize that their family home that was perfect for raising children is no longer suitable. At some point the family home may feel too empty and too difficult to maintain. Leaving a place you've called home for decades filled with a lifetime of memories is not easy, but sometimes it's for … [Read more...]
