Is it Time to Downsize to a Smaller Home?

Are you thinking of Downsizing Your Home in Indiana? With the flurry of people moving and homes selling so rapidly, downsizing is a national movement. There are lots of reasons why seniors and others choose to downsize their home and belongings. Very often the reasons are tied to changes in family dynamics, finances and health-related issues. Sometimes

The Complete Relocation Solutions Gift Certificate is perfect for:– The love of your life– Hardworking parents who want to get organized but don’t have the energy – Busy professionals who just don’t have the time to organize their home – A loved one who is recovering from an illness, has fallen behind, or needs a

As we step into the realm of 2024, the world of interior design continues to evolve, bringing with it a fresh wave of bathroom trends. In this blog post, we will explore the expert predictions for the upcoming year, focusing on lighter tones, decorative lighting, and the art of mixing and matching tiles. Get ready

I just had a phone call from an 86-year-old lady who said her adult children were visiting for Thanksgiving. During the family festivities, they asked her to relocate to Arizona, so she can be closer to her son and grandson. This is a big decision for her to make, so she asked for my advice

Let’s talk about your “Vital Life Documents”. Do you know where your birth certificate is? How about your marriage license? Or your social security card? Will you be able to find them swiftly amidst the frenzy? Or will you find yourself frantically rummaging through piles of papers, desperately hoping they haven’t been misplaced? That’s where

As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, it’s time to prepare for the upcoming season. To ensure your home is ready for fall, here’s a comprehensive Fall home maintenance checklist to help you stay ahead and get ready to welcome the autumn season with a well-maintained and cozy home! Remember, you don’t have to

Photo: istockphoto.com If there was a natural disaster or heaven forbid intruders were to enter your home, do you have an inventory document of everything in your home? Some ideas:1. Without going through each room, you forget what you have. It’s impossible to go off memory. Having an inventory of your property is useful for homeowners’

Recently, my team and I worked at home, and after we finished, our hair, clothing, and shoes were covered in cobwebs. Now cobwebs bring spiders and can cause an infestation. If you let your loved one live in a home that is not vacuumed or broom swept periodically, or cleaned on a regular basis, cobwebs

If you are moving out of a home you’ve lived in for 10 – 50 years and have never decluttered it, I estimate it will take at least 60 days. Why? Because 60 days will give you enough time to reflect on what brings you “love, joy, and happiness” or what can be passed on

Most of the households we’ve helped have struggled to keep household paper clutter under control. From mail and kids school papers, to doctors’ appointments, etc. Paper is a big one. Everyone has their own method. There is no right or wrong way to organize documents, but excess paper can quickly become overwhelming. I think teaching

Whenever we work with a new client or family, we frequently hear: “How do we know what to sell, donate, or discard?” When clients tell us to throw something away, if applicable we suggest donating instead. We believe it is our duty to prevent landfills from being overfilled with non-recyclable items, so we take great

In my post on June 2nd, I discussed how making changes can be both good and scary at the same time. This post suggests another method of bringing about change by creating opportunities to meet and socialize with people of different age groups. If you are in your 40’s or 50’s, maybe try meeting or

I am in the change business. Moving people to new locations, downsizing their homes, helping with decisions on what to keep or what the kids might want, and moving their furniture and items around their house to a different spot. As we mature in age we need change. It keeps us refreshed and energized. If

Everyone has a story, so there’s no doubt that your parents may have an interesting story. In our busy lives, we often forget to talk to our own parents about their own journeys. It can be hard to strike up deep conversations with close relatives, so here are a few questions to ask your parents

We’ve recently started working with an 88 ½ yr old wife and her husband who is 93 yrs old. The three adult children live out of state but talk to their parents on a regular basis. The existing home is one story, with a step down from the hallway to the living room. The wife

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Is it Time to Downsize to a Smaller Home?

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Experts Predict New Bathroom Trends for 2024 (Part 1)

Organizing Your Vital Life Documents – Part 2

An Introduction To Organizing Your Vital Life Documents – part 1

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Home Inventory – Are you prepared for the unexpected?

Tooooo many cobwebs!

How much time do I need before a move?

True Stories: Daughters with power of attorney overwhelmed by mother’s newspaper collection during senior home clean out

True Stories: When downsizing and decluttering a home, how do you decide what to sell and what to donate?

True Stories: CHANGE IS GOOD – Part 2

True Stories: CHANGE IS GOOD – Part 1

How Much Do You Really Know About Your Parents?

True Stories: What happens if your adult children force you to move out of your home and into a retirement community