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Many people downsize their homes because they need to, but most homeowners can do so at any life stage as their finances and priorities shift.

Downsizing or simply choosing to transition to a more minimalist lifestyle can bring a new level of freedom. But it also means becoming more creative with storage and use of available space.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, storage containers, downsizing, storage, home cleanout, organizing tips

So, you made the decision, sold your home, and got a smaller house. Downsizing was the right decision at this stage of your life.

And that move also means minimizing your belonging. But what do you keep and what do you get rid of? What is essential and what has now become excess junk?

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, house clean out services, estate clean out, downsizing, declutter, home cleanout, estate sale

 

There are few things we as humans can do to "clear our heads" and simplify our complex lives that are as simple as clutter removal. 

Decluttering can mean simply clearing out the surface stuff of our living spaces, or can be as extensive as downsizing our entire lifestyles. Clutter can be mental, too.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Stress Relief, clear clutter, downsizing, declutter, clutter removal

 

[This article was previously published in October 2020. It has been revised and updated here.]

For most people, winter means the holidays and a new year. For some, however, it can mean downsizing and dealing with a large amount of junk removal.

While downsizing can mean different things to different people, it almost always involves getting rid of excess and unwanted belongings. And the result is often large amounts of household junk.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, clear clutter, house cleanouts, downsizing, declutter, home cleanout

 

 [This article was originally published in October 2017 and has been revised and updated.]

We typically associate an estate sale with the passing of loved ones, especially in those situations where there is no family to inherit an estate.

But there are circumstances when you may need to have your own estate sale. Is that possible?

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, estate clean out, downsizing, junk removal services, estate sale

 

For many people, there comes a time in life when they feel they need to simplify. Downsizing is an option many choose and this often requires junk removal.

Along with possibly moving to a smaller home, many people also divest themselves of as many of their personal belongings as possible.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Clutter, clear clutter, downsizing, declutter

 

There's a movement in the United States called "minimalism" practiced by so-called "Minimalists." But, for many of us, simply downsizing our lifestyles can be a practical thing. 

And, for some, a necessary thing.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, furniture removal, estate clean out, downsizing, declutter

 

With so much time being spent "social distancing" and with sheltering at home this year, decluttering and downsizing your living space might be in order.

For most anyone with a house or apartment, it seems that junk accumulation is fact of life. It's almost guaranteed that if you stay in one place long enough, stuff will collect and pile up. Being at home more than normal has made this obvious for many people. 

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Spring Cleaning, debris removal, downsizing, declutter

If you've been paying to keep your excess belongings in a self-storage unit month after month for years, you just might need some junk removal done.

Topics: clear clutter, self-storage, downsizing, declutter, junk haulling, storage

Many people like to kick of the New Year by decluttering, organizing and getting rid of junk. But they often forget their storage units.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, get rid of junk, self-storage, downsizing, declutter, storage