Downsizing Tips for your Aventura Home
If you’re downsizing, you want to start as soon as possible. The last thing you want to do is panic on the last few days before you move.
You also want to make sure you’re not throwing another person’s belongings without asking them. This can lead to resentment in a long run.
Rather than getting overwhelmed trying to throw out things from each of your rooms, we recommend tackling one room at a time. It’s generally better to tackle the rooms with the most junk first: the attic, the garage, the basement, etc. This allows you to throw out what you don’t need before making painful decisions about the belongings you’re closest to.
Is a Smaller House Better?
As this article may have conveyed, downsizing a home is difficult. You’ll probably have to let go of some things you’re worried about missing. As well, you simply have to go through the work of putting thought into all of your belongings. During this process, you may ask yourself, Is it worth it?
During the downsizing, we recommend keeping three simple facts in mind.
One, downsizing is cheaper. Even if you can afford a bigger house, is it worth what you’re paying to keep belongings you don’t need?
Two, downsizing makes life easier. You won’t have to spend so long finding specific belongings, and you won’t need to spend as long cleaning your home!
Three, downsizing gives you the opportunity to determine your priorities. Cleaning through your belongings, you’ll probably find things that bring you nostalgia. Which of these are worth keeping? Which of these do you want to get rid of? A lot of people only ask these questions if they’re thinking about getting rid of some of their items.
Can’t Fit Everything in Your New Plantation Home?
Sometimes, you may not be able to get rid of everything. Whether you have an expensive collection you would never get rid of, or there are certain seasonal items that you want to keep, you’ll want to get a storage unit to keep these belongings for when you need them.
The best part? A storage unit allows you to feel what it would be like to live without these items. If you end up missing an item, that will encourage you to make room for it in your home. If you don’t miss it, you’ll be able to get rid of it without worry.
Looking for Storage Services in Plantation?
If so, you’ve found what you’re looking for. Xtra Storage is the Plantation area’s storage company of choice because we offer high-quality spaces. We have four locations. If you’re in Plantation, you can find us just North of the Plantation Veterans Memorial Park. If you end up ordering a storage unit and it’s the wrong size (big or small), we’ll offer you a more suitable room. If your storage unit is too big and you need to move your belongings into a smaller one, we’ll even give you credit towards your account!
Interested in getting a storage unit? Contact us today to let us know about your storage needs, and we’ll give you a free quote!