The not-so-obvious benefits of downsizing your home to save money
Many people decide to downsize their homes, and the clear benefits that first come to mind are all related to cost-efficiency. There is so much more to it than just saving money. Yes, saving money is undoubtedly the most obvious advantage when making this decision, which will cause a significant change in your life. However, many people who have already gone through that process can witness many other benefits of downsizing their homes. In this article, you can find out more about how simpler and better your life can become when you decide to downsize your home, in addition to saving on home costs and utility bills.
Detach yourself from too much stuff
Humankind is attached to stuff and that’s a fact we cannot escape from. Many things that we keep identify our personality – many are nice mementos or gifts from family and friends, while many are gathering dust, “just in case” we need them one day.
People buy big expensive homes and pay enormous bills, just to be able to store everything they want. The key is to remember that things are not supposed to fill the voids in our lives but serve us. If something doesn’t have a useful purpose, it has no real importance in our lives – so we should get rid of it.
Downsizing your home is an excellent opportunity to declutter, let go of things, donate them, sell them or throw them away (depending on the purpose and value of the item and condition that it’s in).
You can make a lot of people happy by giving something useful to them, that just collected dust on your shelves for years before.
Use the opportunity to declutter, let go of things, donate them, sell them or simply throw them away
Store things for keeping
For the things you cannot really let go of for practical reasons (for example, seasonal sports equipment, etc. ), consider renting affordable and secure storage near your new home. It will probably not cost much, but it will mean a lot and save you a ton of space.
Moving to your new home unburdened
When you’ve finished decluttering and have stored some things away, it’s finally time to move to a new home “unladen.” Luckily, low budget relocation is possible if you plan everything on time and stick to your previously set budget. Before a move, decluttering can significantly reduce the moving expenses since the cost correlates with the number of items transported.
Do what you can yourself
The first step when planning a move is to do whatever you can on your own or with the help of family and friends. The first thing that comes to mind is to find free moving boxes near you and start packing as soon as you can.
For the rest- find reliable and professional help
The simplest way to get everything to your new place is to hire a professional moving company to do it for you. For a safe and simple move, consult with the company. Firstly, ask for a moving estimate and decide which moving services are most suitable for you. Professional help during the move can save you a lot of time and trouble. Enjoy the process and look forward to your new and better life and more benefits of downsizing your home.
A simpler life, less stress, clarity of needs
Minimalist designs in our homes help us feel more productive and can help in reducing stress. People are usually overwhelmed by too much stuff at home and they never start organizing better just because they don’t know where to begin.
It may be hard for some to let go of the “American large house dream”, and that’s OK. On the other hand, for others, who decide to downsize, a whole new and clear life chapter begins. Many people who have downsized their homes can already tell you they have felt an increase in happiness and peace – in their smaller space.
Your needs will become more and more evident when you decide to downsize your home. You’ll realize what you really need – to stay satisfied, comfortable, and productive in your home. You’ll then find ways to make space fit your exact needs and make home improvements per your own taste.
Realize what you really need – to stay satisfied, comfortable, and productive in your home
When you and your family members discuss space usage in your new home, you’ll have a better understanding of individual and mutual needs and you may even grow more connected. The choices and decisions you’ll make may be challenging, but with open discussions, you can make them together with few compromises and mutual benefits.
Healthier habits
Moving to a new smaller home is your chance to create new, healthier habits and routines. You’ll have the ability to redesign many aspects of your life.
If you lived in a home packed with too much stuff and clutter, air quality certainly isn’t the same and it isn’t as healthy as in homes with fewer things. Quality of air may not be something you will notice right away, but your body will feel the change.
Visually and aesthetically, you’ll see other differences, but also you’ll feel different in a downsized home. Less stuff implies:
- Less mess around the home and less clutter
- Much less dust and less dirt
- Less time needed to clean your home
- A smaller number of things to maintain
Regular maintaining of your smaller home will be easy
Cleaning a big home is time-consuming and it’s not amongst anyone’s favorite tasks. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by stress in a house full of clutter, which does not feel or look good, and it takes the whole day to clean it and make it look decent. Maintaining your smaller home will be much easier and more enjoyable and you’ll easily learn to be better organized.
The benefits of downsizing your home can be endless
Downsizing your home can be a big challenge, but when going through that process, just keep in mind that it will be worth it in the end. The benefits of downsizing your home can be endless and you will discover a lot of them by yourself.
You’ll get rid of unnecessary stuff, you’ll save money on expenses and bills, you’ll save time on cleaning and maintaining, and you’ll still have enough space – for the things that truly matter.
Author bio:
After a brief career as a journalist, Hannah Lavigne is now a writer with a primary focus on home improvements, green living, and healthy lifestyles. She lives in New Jersey, spending free time in the garden with her two dogs and working on her first book.
