Bill did the work of looking for a storage unit that would suit our needs. The biggest considerations were size, cost, and location. We chose Storage Depot because they had several size options available, they were running a three-month pricing special (it was January, after all, not a time most people are looking to move their … More Downsizing: the Storage Unit

I thought we should start the downsizing process by looking at small condos. Our first attempt was a 1440 square foot two-story condo that felt too tiny, had a master bedroom smaller than our guest bedroom and two other bedrooms designed for very young children. There was no yard, only a concrete patio between the … More Downsizing: Getting Started

In November of 2015, my husband Bill and I started thinking seriously about downsizing. At the time we lived in a 2500 square foot home with 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. For the two of us. We bought the house 11 years ago, just before we got married. It was beautiful, even if it had … More Downsizing: the Decision