The kids have finally moved out of the house and now it’s just you and your spouse. You don’t need all that room any more, and if your home has multiple floors, it could be incompatible with your lifestyle as you age. Though it can be hard to let go of a longtime family home with lots of memories, it can make a lot of sense.

Downsizing to a smaller home can have a lot of benefits. You can save money, because a smaller home likely will be cheaper to buy or rent, and utilities and other expenses should cost less. Having a smaller home also means less time to devote to tasks such as cleaning, yard work and maintenance. That means more time for things you enjoy and fewer headaches.

If you do decide to downsize your Sarasota- or Venice-area home, let Kearney Moving & Storage help. We can move your belongings to your new home and also offer you storage space for stuff that won’t fit in your new home but that you want to keep. Find out more information at www.florida-mover.com.

How to Plan a Successful Garage Sale Before You Move
If you’re planning a move, one of the best things you can do is have a garage sale to get rid of items you don’t want to take to your new home. There are few things in life better than getting rid of clutter and starting out fresh. Below are tips for planning a successful garage sale before you move.

Deciding In Advance What to Sell

You don’t have to be a hoarder to struggle with letting go of your belongings. There are many reasons why people hold on to stuff. Sometimes there are sentimental attachments, while other times there is a sincere belief that you’ll need certain items down the road. It’s important to shift your mindset by realizing that your possessions don’t define you. If you haven’t used an item in the past year, you probably won’t ever use it.

Once you have made a decision to let go of things, you can place “sell” boxes in each room of your home weeks prior to the garage sale. You should fill the bo