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What's in Your Attic?
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...
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What’s in the Basement?
As you prepare for your move, take time to look at the basement, lower level, cellar - whatever you happen to call it. Carefully consider...
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What to Do 10-12 Months Out
Your move is almost a year away, but it’s not too early to start downsizing and taking care of your possessions. But where do you start?...
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The Calm Before the Move
I thought it would be helpful to recap with you what we have dealt with to this point in preparing for your move. Your floor plans should...
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Ten Steps to an Easier Move
Don’t procrastinate! Do a little every day and ask for help along the way. Take time to eat, drink water, and get your rest. We’ve seen...
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Sorting and Selling Tips for Seniors
Sorting Today’s seniors are the greatest generation ever to downsize, so the market can be flooded with items for sale! We have learned...
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Responsibility
As I have helped people with their moves, downsizing and estate clean outs I often ponder the role “stuff” has in our lives. We buy...
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Really Helping Mom and Dad with their Move
In the many years we have helped people move and downsize we have a seen a variety of family dynamics. Thus, this article has been...
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Should You Move Your Parents?
Designing Moves LLC is receiving more calls from children out of state with parents here in Iowa than ever before. There is a trend to...
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