Articles On:downsizing specialist

Decluttering for Seniors: You Can’t Take It with You!

As her mother gradually whittled down her beloved possessions, writer Terri Jones saw firsthand the ...

A couple downsizing and packing. Photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. For article, Writer Terri L. Jones saw the value of decluttering for seniors as her mother gradually whittled down her beloved possessions. Jones shares her experience and tips with Seniors Guide readers.

Managing Heirlooms When Downsizing

What becomes of your treasured heirlooms when you’re downsizing? Family members may want some, but ...

Antique heirlooms in a living room. It can be difficult to know what to do with heirlooms when downsizing.

December 4, 2024

Ease a Move with a Senior Move Manager

Moving to a new home can be stressful, especially for seniors who are downsizing or ...

people packing kitchen boxes for a move, by Monkey Business Images. Used with article on senior move managers

7 Spring Home Selling Tips

If you’re planning to downsize or make another type of move, these seven home selling ...

A living room staged for real estate sale. For article on spring home selling tips

February 14, 2024

Wardrobe Decluttering Tricks

Clothes seem to expand the space they inhabit like dough rising on a warm countertop. ...

A happy woman in front of a neat closet. By Elena Elisseeva. Article on wardrobe decluttering

January 3, 2024

Vintage Trends from Your Attic

Many of your castoff, outdated items in storage may be poised for new life. Vintage ...

Woman wearing vintage clothes and holding a vintage camera. By Darkbird77. For article on vintage trends

September 26, 2023

Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

Whether downsizing, holding an estate sale, or simply clearing out clutter, a successful yard sale ...

A successful yard sale with teddy bears in the foreground and clothes hanging in the background. Image by Scorpionce.

September 12, 2023

A Guide to Downsizing with Grace

When the time comes to move into a smaller space, the task of sorting through ...

A mature couple moving into a new home with moving boxes. By Katie Nesling. Article on a guide to downsizing.

October 25, 2022

Pass It On: Clear Storage Lovingly

Do you have too much stuff? Writer Jan Schwartz recognizes the tendency of Americans to ...

Couple clear storage in their home. Photo by Katie Nesling. Do you have too much stuff? Americans hold on to unused possessions, so Jan Schwartz suggests positive ways to clear storage of these items.

Planning Estate Sales: Advice from an Expert Duo

Two retirees saw the need to help baby boomers moving to a new home with ...

Table of items displayed for an estate sale. Retirees downsizing and moving often need help, so these women started running estate sales. They have advice for boomers of retirement age.