With 11 years of downsizing experience under her belt, Tammy Bilek of Honor Aging offers these tips to consider:
Plan. As soon as you begin to think about moving, start sorting.
Prioritize. Determine which rooms will be worked on in any week, then stick to the plan.
Simplify. Sort individual items in a room — the office file cabinet one day, the desk another day.
Decide. Sort items that can be donated to charity, sold or thrown out.
Match. Whatever comes out of an item, such as books from a shelf, number the box and the shelf the same to make unpacking easier.
Coordinate. Give every piece of furniture a number to match up with the new floor plan.
Specify. Write on the box the destination and what’s inside: lightbulbs, extension cords, etc.
Ask. People don’t have to downsize on their own; don’t be afraid to seek help.
For more information about Honoring Aging, visit honoringaging.com.
