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Tips on downsizing
The obvious priority when it comes to moving to a smaller home is to sort through items that have accumulated over the years. It's human nature to accumulate possessions and, moving provides a good opportunity to sort them out and get rid of some of them. Decide what can be thrown away, donated, given to friends, or even sold.
Next, evaluate each room in your current house and your new, smaller house. Make a plan for each room in the new house - note furniture and larger items in a room in your current house next to what can go into the corresponding room in the smaller house. This can show you what furniture can work in the new space. Chances are, there are going to be fewer rooms in the new home, which could mean parting with certain pieces. Finding a good home for it may make you feel better. Keep only that furniture that works for your new, smaller home.
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Finally, have the right attitude as you downsize to a smaller home. This is a chance to purge what you do not need or no longer use. You need to keep what works for your smaller home and not worry about getting rid of what doesn’t fit. You can be happier in your new space if your possessions and furniture fit well and you feel comfortable in the smaller home.
