Last month, we talked about steps you can take before you move to make the process less stressful, from bringing in a professional move management team to keeping a blueprint of your new place in mind. However, proper preparation is only part of the moving process. You’ve still got to tackle packing, transporting your belongings to your new living space, and, finally, unpacking. Unpacking can be one of the most... View Article
The start of a new year is a great opportunity to make positive changes in your life, including a move to a new living space. However, particularly for seniors and retirees, sorting, packing, and moving a household’s worth of belongings can seem overwhelming. If you’ve decided that transitioning to a new living space (as opposed to aging in place) is the right decision for you in 2019, here are some... View Article
During the process of preparing to move to a new living space, you might find old cleaning products in your cabinets and closets that you aren’t sure what to do with. Should they be disposed of like hazardous waste? Or can you pour them down the drain? The answers to those questions can vary depending on the specific product you’re dealing with, so it’s important to do your research. Here... View Article
Most of us have old documents and papers we no longer need sitting around in desk drawers or filing cabinets. If you’re paring down the stuff in your living space in preparation for a move or to “opti-size” and simplify your home environment, you’ll want to get rid of any papers that are just taking up space. It’s important to discard old documents in the right way, however, especially if... View Article