Statistics show the best time to downsize is when we are in our 50's and 60's. We have the energy and stamina to get through the editing...

Alzheimer’s and Dementia creep into so many families. Having helped families move their loved ones with memory loss, I know it takes a...

I learned to garden from my Mom, whose beautiful flower gardens inspired me throughout childhood. At our first home, I created gardens...

Designing Moves had the pleasure of working with a couple that were truly embracing downsizing. The beginning of our process includes...

The National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers® is proud to award the Senior Move Manager~Certified (SMM-C) credential to...

Garages are often the place where unusual things live. Some of these things can be worth something and some may be just one step from...

Designing Moves LLC team member Mary Morton is now a certified NASMM@Home Specialist. The NASMM@Home Specialist program provides training...

Based on suggestions from the CDC and The National Association of Senior Move Managers, Designing Moves LLC has instituted procedures to...

Senior Savers Episode 2 In our almost 12 years in business we have learned no two moves are the same. Our clients all have different...

Senior Savers Episode 1 It is often hard to describe what Designing Moves LLC does to help our clients. One of our colleagues, Jami...

Bathroom: This is a great home on the SE side of Cedar Rapids. Clients wanted to update dated bathroom and add a separate shower. We...

Cornerstone Church moved into a warehouse type space several years ago. This growing church needed to have some ideas on where to build...

This Dr. Goad's chiropractic office. He relocated from downtown due to the 2008 flood. This small office on Center Point Rd NE needed...

This is a really great bathroom redo. Worked with client on their preferences and thinking of future home buyers. We added a higher...

Entry nooks at communities are one of the most planned places as we downsize clients. Clients and our team are always on the lookout for...

This was a 2 generation move (very smart!) Daughter downsized with mom and dad. She is still working but is all set to enjoy retirement...

This couple was a lot of fun to work with. They love to work on puzzles together and wanted a space for that in their new home. They...

This move is one of our favorites. We think it turned out fabulous. The clients dearly loved their porch furniture and didn't think...

(Or… What’s in it for me?) Many of our clients don’t know about our NASMM A+ Accreditation. We are pretty modest folks, but we really...

This is a great time to check out those treasures you have stored in your attic. But first you must ask yourself, "Can I safely get into...