Moving home can be extremely stressful, especially if you’re downsizing. In a study by Key Retirement Solutions “One in five homeowners aged over 55 are planning to downsize over the next five years”. So, as a result, we thought we’d provide any potential movers out there with some useful tips and tricks to make your move as stress-free as possible.

We’ll guide you from the early stages, all the way through to figuring out whether or not you have space for things once you move in and what to do with them if you don’t. We’ll also show you some great alternatives to just simply throwing old bits and bobs away and some mind clearing tricks to organize your belongs.

So don’t get stressed when moving house, as we introduce “Stress-Free Downsizing”!

source: http://flexispace.com/stress-free-downsizing/ 

Here’s how to keep your home cozy and organized this month while you plan for warmer days ahead

February is a perfect time of year to indulge in home comforts like cooking big-batch meals, reading in the afternoon and watching movies with the family at night. Here are nine ideas to add to your to-do list this month, from the must-dos (clearing sidewalks of snow and ice) to the just-for-fun (treating yourself to weekly flowers).

Adding a splash of color and hanging kid-height hooks are just 2 of things you can do to create an all-ages bathroom

There comes a time when your little one is old enough to start enjoying more independent bathroom time. From rubber bath toys to extra toothbrushes and towels, your tiny tot might start to take over this often-small space. When you’re a single-bathroom household, you’re left with no choice but to reorganize and update key features in your shared bathroom.

But retiling or adding a sink to accommodate the juniors can be rather costly. And there’s limited space to work with. So how can you use the bathroom as one happy family? Consider these simple, budget-friendly ideas to make your adult bathroom more appealing and functional for the whole family.