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27Jul2021

How To Organize Your Home Office?

July 27, 2021

You can boost your productivity if you have a polished and clean workplace. Office organizing and removing clutter will get rid of those anxious feelings and allow you to focus on your work rather than cleaning.

To stop clutter from piling up, you should consider having organizational systems. This is not only for office or home organizing but when your downsizing, too. If all your things in the office have a home, you will feel better, calmer, and more prepared to take on any project.

23Jul2021

How does a cluttered home cause anxiety?

July 23, 2021

Sue White

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Your surroundings have a significant influence on your mental health. Imagine the difference between living in a well-organized and orderly home and a messy and disorganized space. The first one makes you feel in control, safe, and calm while the second one makes you feel anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed. That’s why you need to declutter.

There’s a reason why you feel stressed out when you’re in cluttered spaces. The human brain can only absorb and process so much information from the outside world. With so many smells, sounds, sights, and sensations that compete for your attention, it can be challenging for the brain to process all at once.

16Jul2021

The benefits of hiring packers for your next move?

July 16, 2021

Sue White

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Moving involves a lot of work and that’s why moving help exists. It could be hard to fit in all of the needed tasks that are involved, especially when you need to juggle them with your other responsibilities such as child care or your job. For that reason, many homeowners turn to the experts and hire packers.

Professional move packing services provide a range of services including basic ones such as helping you move your things during the moving day. But they can also help ease the moving workload but taking care of the packing and unpacking of your belongings.

Whether you opt to hire packers for your next move or when your downsizing will depend on different factors. Below are some of the things you can expect from a professional packer, and how to know if your situation needs the extra help.

9Jul2021

Ways to help seniors downsize before a move?

July 9, 2021

Sue White

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Many seniors know that there will come a time that they need to go through the process of downsizing either to cut costs, simplify their lifestyle, deal with medical needs, or to be closer to their children. It’s usually a tolling and stressful process both physically and emotionally. However, it doesn’t need to become overwhelming. Here are some tips to make the process a lot easier.

19Mar2021

Downsizing Tips: Checklist For Caregivers

March 19, 2021

Sue White

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If you are helping your parents move, here are some tips on how to be more efficient and supportive to your loved ones as they go through these major life event. Listed below are downsizing tips to make the process easier and less stressful.

Tips To Help Seniors Downsize

Plan Ahead

If you have spare time and your parent is willing, you can start decluttering even before a move is imminent. Decluttering at least 1 year before an actual move is a good idea.
Shred confidential documents that you no longer need, throw away outdated food, or give away items that you no longer need.
Ask a tax person about the records that you need to keep.
Don’t stop decluttering until you begin sorting and packing for your move.
Gather and keep important document.
Keep the sorting and packing activities to two hours at most.

15Mar2021

Financial Benefits of Downsizing Your Home

March 15, 2021

Sue White

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A lot of people equate purchasing a bigger home to moving up in life. But that’s not true. Many American families have a lot of opportunity for downsizing their houses without the need to cramp up their style.

Think about the numbers. The average size of a new single family house is almost 2,500 square feet. You might think that it’s not all that big until you find out how big homes are in the past. According to history books, the average size of a home back in 1975 was nearly 1,000 square feet less than the average size of homes these days. Plus, the families were way bigger back then. If you consider those standards, then people these days are definitely living large.

Some people think that downsizing is a step down. But if you look at it closely, you’ll see that it comes with several benefits like getting rid of clutter, saving time, and money, too. Professional organizers say that downsizing could very well be the fresh start that you and your family have been wanted to have.

25Feb2021

Tips To Help your Parents Downsize

February 25, 2021

Sue White

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Are your parents moving in with you, into an assisted living facility or perhaps into a smaller home or apartment? Whatever the situation is and wherever they plan to relocate, it’s likely that they’re moving to a smaller space. If that’s the case then they have to downsize. For some, senior downsizing may sound negative, but it actually offers several benefits like having a simpler life, getting documents and other paperwork in proper order, and the chance to see the next generation to enjoy the heirlooms.

Even if your parents are willing and ready to downsize, senior relocating and downsizing can be an overwhelming experience. Here are some downsizing tips from professional organizers.

1Feb2021

All About Downsizing Parents’ Home

February 1, 2021

Sue White

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Now is the perfect time to talk about the future living arrangements. Even though your parent may still want to continue being independent and don’t like the idea of moving to a smaller house, this decision may be the best way to make him live longer and independently. Additionally, downsizing offers several financial benefits.

17Dec2020

Senior Moving Checklist: What You Need To Know

December 17, 2020

Sue White

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Moving for a loved one or yourself can be a stressful and challenging experience. To assist you with the process, here are some senior moving checklist that could help you look for retirement communities, arrange the consolidation of your possessions, hire a mover, and schedule your travel.

Moving With Seniors Checklist

3 Months Before

Determine Your Needs

Create a list of all your needs
If you or your loved one is retiring, you also need to consider the location and the things you’d like to do to enjoy your retirement.

3Dec2020

Tips For Downsizing Your Home

December 3, 2020

Sue White

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You need to be realistic when it comes to downsizing your home. You have to know how much available space you have in your new home. This will help you decide who much you’ll be able to use for storage. Create a list of items that you need to keep and begin there. You should be committed in retaining only the most used items so you can save as much space as possible. You always have the option to give out sentimental items or non-essential items to your friends or relatives.

Home organizing experts said, use wall mounted shelves for your special decorative or ornamental items. If you have lots of them but not enough space, your home can easily be filled with these items. To avoid that, you can arrange your personal treasures on a rotating basis over a few months.