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While some might shriek at the idea of going smaller when it comes to housing, there are plenty of people that do it every year. When most think of downsizing, they think of empty-nesters. Because the children are no longer in the home, what sense does it make to have a large house for one or two people? But there are plenty of instances, other than this one, where downsizing can make sense.
Have you seen the [U][B][URL=https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/tiny-home-phenomena-the-pros-and-cons-of-living-in-a-micro-home]tiny house trend[/URL][/B][/U]? It’s been all over social media and on all the major internet subscription TV outlets. Small homes are the way to go. For some. These residents are often less than 400 square feet and are the ultimate way to reduce spending on where you live. To put things into perspective, 400 square feet is smaller than most one-bedroom apartments.
Even still, there are tons of people that want to do this as their first home purchase. First time home buyers love the attractive pricing a tiny house offers. Even if they are going from a larger apartment, downsizing to a tiny house still gives them a place to call home, and it’s there. Below, we go over a couple of tips that will make downsizing your home more comfortable than ever.
[B]Get Rid Of the Unnecessary[/B]
When preparing for a downsizing move, you will need to take a hard look at everything you own and decide what’s coming with and what you’ll need to get rid of. It is an excellent idea that when downsizing considers giving to charities. Some charities even offer to [U][B][URL=https://pickupplease.org/donation-pickup/]pick up donation[/URL][/B][/U] services that make it easier than ever to get rid of unwanted items. There’s no need to also go to a drop-off box.
[B]Ask For Help From Family and Friends[/B]
Sometimes inviting over family or close friends can help you to get rid of things while helping you to move in the process. Ask them if they see anything they’d like to have, which can prompt a dialogue of getting rid of items you don’t need to take with you. For example, you’re moving to an apartment and no longer need a big lawnmower. A family or friend with a vast lawn could appreciate such a charitable contribution.
[B]Consider Storage[/B]
If there are things that you just simply can’t part with, consider a month to month storage. Be careful with these facilities. If you forget to pay, you could lose your stuff. The last thing you want to do is have your storage unit featured on Storage Wars.
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