Let me explain: Downsizing (verb). to make (something) smaller. Rightsizing (verb). to convert (something) to an appropriate or optimum size. There’s an assumption that when children reach adulthood, they will have their own lives and move out of the family home. Their parents will instinctively downsize and discard the possessions …
3 TOP TIPS for Transitioning and Enjoying Life as an Empty Nester
When your kids leave the nest, you can experience both relief and sadness at the same time. While it’s nice to have some free time back and to rediscover your life partner, it can also be tough to adjust to the idea of no longer being a daily active parent …
How to Stage Your Family Home (Without Breaking the Bank!)
Seeking to downsize your home but not sure where to start? Here are some of the most important home staging (pre-sale presentation) do’s and don’ts to consider as you begin to prepare your house for sale (without breaking the bank!). The end goal of downsizing, of course, is to move …
Get Ready to Downsize: 10 Tips for Decluttering the Family Home when you Become an Empty Nester
If you’re becoming an empty-nester, it’s time to downsize your family home! If you have been using extra space in the basement or the guest room as storage, now is the time to get rid of those things that aren’t essential to your everyday life anymore. After all, you don’t …
Downsizing Benefits After the Loss of a Partner
Thinking positively is how we ought to live our lives. We want to have enjoyed our past and let the present work its wonders on our next road. Amongst Empty Nesters, after losing a loved one, the eternal question about the next road to take remains the same: What do …
Furniture Hire Tips for Downsizers
If you are downsizing your family home and want to make your house look amazingly desirable for the ‘younger gen’ to buy – then look no further than a furniture hire and buy solution! It’s absolutely normal for most downsizers to have held onto their much-loved furniture for a good …





