Downsizing46 Stories
DeclutteringWhen Simplifying, Which Papers to Keep and Which to Toss?
Find out which records you can get rid of when you are decluttering or moving to a smaller home
Full StoryKitchen DesignJump-Start Your Kitchen With These Minimalist Essentials
These kitchen tools will get you started on your path to culinary success or delicious downsizing
Full StoryOrganizingHow to Do a Serious Garage Clean-Out
Downsizing or decluttering? This guide can help ease the pain of paring back
Full StoryDeclutteringHow to Let Go of Unwanted Books and Magazines
Buried in reading material? This guide will help you decide what to keep and what to give away, sell or recycle
Full StoryLifeBuzzworthy Book: ‘The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning’
Author and artist Margareta Magnusson’s lessons for decluttering are applicable to all, no matter your stage of life
Full StoryTraditional StyleRedesign Blends Old and New for a Collector and Antiques Lover
Neotraditional style makes a livable look for the owner of a condo in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood
Full StoryMovingReady to Downsize? Here’s the Big Picture on Preparing to Move
Overwhelmed at the thought of moving from a bigger home to a smaller one? Our guide tells you what to expect
Full StoryDownsizingHouzz Call: What Are You Doing to Prepare for Retirement at Home?
One of the great joys of working less — or not at all — is more time to enjoy your home. What projects are you tackling?
Full StoryDownsizingSimplifying: How to Get Your Grown Kids’ Things Out of the House
Sorting through childhood possessions takes time and the buy-in of your kids. An organizer offers a helpful road map
Full StoryOrganizingHow to Organize Your Linen Closet and Laundry Room
Linen closets and laundry rooms are hardworking spaces that can easily become cluttered. Here's how to pare down
Full StoryOrganizingParty Time: How to Corral Your Party Supplies
Don’t let paper and plastic goods overwhelm your home. These tips can help you pare down to the entertainment essentials
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