The kids move out, and your house feels too big and empty. Maybe you’re tired of the effort it takes to maintain your property. You might lower your mortgage or save money on utilities if you move to a smaller home. All are good reasons to consider downsizing.
Even so, downsizing can be daunting, especially if you treat it like a once-and-done event. Instead, take a deep breath and remind yourself that downsizing is a process and can only be done by an expert team of dumpster rentals. These tips will help you get started.
Tip 1: Ease into downsizing
Tip 2: Talk to your children about downsizing
Downsizing is an emotional process as much as a physical one. By the time you decide to move, you’ve come to terms with the change. But your children may have mixed feelings about the loss of their childhood home. You can help them with the transition by talking openly about your plans and signaling your intentions beforehand. In other words, try not to spring a decision on them without warning.
Before the move, it also may help to share memories with each other as a process for letting go. After the move, explore ways to make your new home a comfortable place to make new memories.
Tip 3: Use your inventory to organize
Your new home will be smaller, so you can’t take everything. As you start downsizing, make a list of what you have. It will help you decide what to take and what to leave.
Consider separating your possessions into three major categories:
✓ Things you don’t want or won’t need.
✓ Things you need and won’t replace.
✓ Things you want and can’t replace.
Tip 4: Get help with your move
A full-service mover can help smooth your downsizing process, from expert coordinating to packing to relocating. The moving professionals at VKH Moving Services are trained. On move day, you can trust that they’re skilled in protecting your home and belongings from damage.
