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2019

Client Impact: Sarah’s Story A Furniture Bank Impact Story Sarah* was working for the government in her country of origin, but political unrest and the nature of her job made her the target of death...

After discussing with your siblings, you have finally decided that it is time to look for a new home for your aging parents. It has been a few years since you and your siblings have...

What do you do with 10, 20, 30 or even 40+ years of furniture, housewares, art, memorabilia, and even clothing? This problem can come up when you’re moving, downsizing or managing the estate of a...

HOW TO ORGANIZE THE PAPER CLUTTER BEFORE MOVING Credit: Downsizing Diva As you sit on your porch, you reminisce on the memories you have made in this house with your family. Now that your adult...

WHAT CAN I DO WHEN ITEMS WON’T FIT IN MY NEW PLACE? Credit: Downsizing Diva It has been over 20 since you have lived in your current home. With your children slowly moving out one...

Perhaps the last time you moved was 10 years ago or maybe longer. Moving is definitely not something we do on a regular basis. Many people have lived in the same home for 30, 40,...

Credit: Downsizing Diva Preparing for your move is hectic and there is just so much to remember to do. One minute you would be worrying about which moving company to hire, the next you might...

Credit: Downsizing Diva As the school year starts, life’s busyness is awaiting for your return. With your children going back to school and work getting busier, the thought of moving crosses your mind. Perhaps it...

Credit: Downsizing Diva As you go through your garage and start packing items in to boxes, you notice that you have several different cans of paints, some aerosol containers – insect spray, leather spray paint, etc....

Credit: Downsizing Diva Moving homes is not just about the process of packing and moving it to the new home. A lot of times we often forget about the important part of what happens after...

Credit: Downsizing Diva With your young ones moving out, you decide perhaps it’s time to downsize and move into a smaller space with your senior parents. Having said that, you look into finding a house...

Credit: Downsizing Diva Your house has been listed on the housing market and you have already won the bid for your new home. In only two months, your new purchase will close and you will...

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