When Robin Wagoner’s larger-than-life father was diagnosed with cancer at 76, a shell game of living arrangements began. Within three months of his diagnosis, her father, the rock of the family, would pass—and everything her family knew to be true about home would forever … [Read more...] about Building A Backyard Addition: Smart, Accessible, And Perfect For A Loved One
Downsizing
Make Room In Your Home For New Possibilities
For many of us, decluttering can be an emotional experience. It’s not always easy to part with possessions we have an emotional connection to, making a real clean-out challenging. “Home is not just a place we live, but a reminder of memories, with each item telling a unique … [Read more...] about Make Room In Your Home For New Possibilities
Make Moving Manageable
You never know how much stuff you have until you have to move it all somewhere. Especially when we’ve gradually accumulated possessions over decades, the idea of sorting through it all in order to make a move — and the decisions we have to make about each item along the way — can … [Read more...] about Make Moving Manageable
Finding Shelter…In My Home…Part 2
Shelter is my guiding word for this year. It is a non-striving word. A shelter offers refuge, provides safety, and embraces calm and quiet. I'm happy to report that I have lived to tell the story of my Swedish Death Cleaning Adventure -- my effort to make it easier for … [Read more...] about Finding Shelter…In My Home…Part 2
A Clutter-Free Kitchen: Everything Has Its Place – Part 2 of 2
Kitchen shows clutter free countertops. Only items on the counters are things used on a regular basis, like olive oil, butter, and pepper, which are situated close to the stove. “Clean, crisp, and with not a lot of things going on,” is how Crystal Mains defines her … [Read more...] about A Clutter-Free Kitchen: Everything Has Its Place – Part 2 of 2