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February 1, 2022
A Decluttering Challenge For 2022
The Downsizing Designer
If you are reading this blog, you must be interested in finally decluttering your home in 2022.
You might have tried many times before to declutter, but you’ve gotten overwhelmed, frustrated, then you get stuck, lose motivation and never finish. And the clutter just keeps building up!
You’ve probably read countless articles, listened to podcast after podcast and you’ve probably tried every imaginable way to succeed.
Chances are, you’ve listened to how someone else did it, how they succeeded at decluttering.
It might’ve worked for them, but when you tried it, it didn’t work for you!
While it’s painful to admit that you failed at decluttering your home in the past, you’re reading this blog for a reason.
You’re interested in taking on a new challenge in 2022 to declutter once and for all.
You are ready and willing to do what it takes to finally succeed at something that’s important to you.
I’m going to show you how to design your own personal decluttering challenge because when you design it yourself,
You’ll be empowered, motivated, and ready to take action because you will develop a personal challenge that works for you, your personality, and your schedule.It is designed by you and for you… that’s why this works.
Once you learn how to design your own personal decluttering challenge,
You can use this technique to create new challenges each week, each month until your entire house is decluttered.Once you use this practice and know what works for you and your schedule, you will develop sustainable habits that you can integrate into your lifestyle, your schedule so that you can finally succeed at decluttering in 2022 and remain clutter-free in the future.
Are you ready?
I’m inviting you to get a pad and paper to write down this simple step-by-step process of…
How To Design Your Very Own Personal Decluttering Challenge In 2022
1. Pick one area of your home you want to declutterThat is bothering you the most.That is impacting the quality of your daily life.
Example: Master Bedroom Closet
It takes you so much time to get ready.
You keep wearing the same clothes over and over because your closet is packed with clothes that don’t fit, that are outdated, and that are in need of repair.
It bothers you because it seems like you never have anything to wear.
Sound familiar?
Action step: Pick one area of your home that bothers you and list reasons “why”?2. Ask yourself “What does success looks like after this area is decluttered… after you’ve accomplished this big goal?”
Example: Master Bedroom Closet
When your master bedroom closet is decluttered, you will find it easy to locate the clothes you want when you want to wear them. You know those clothes fit you, look good on you and are in good repair. You no longer waste time looking for things and feeling like you have nothing to wear.
You might even say you love your closet!
Action step: Write down what success looks like when you have accomplished this big goal.
3. Ask yourself “How will you challenge yourself to accomplish this goal in that specific area?”
Example: Master Bedroom Closet
You will challenge yourself to get up 30-minutes earlier each day this week, try on every piece of clothing in your closet.Donate, consign, or discard the items that don’t fit, don’t look good, and don’t look like “you” anymore.You’ll then organize your closet so that you can find what you want when you want it.Decluttering tip: Keep your challenge simple and manageable.Break down the large projects into manageable chunks.
Action step: Write down how you will challenge yourself to accomplish this goal. Be very specific.4. Share your challenge with family and friends
This is the accountability piece of your decluttering challenge. It is critical to staying on track and staying motivated.
Example: Master Bedroom Closet
Action step: Share your written personal challenge with your spouse, kids, and friends.You will let them know your daily progress.
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5. Make your personal challenge part of your daily routineTake before and after pictures. It’s motivating to see progress!Repetition helps form good habits that are sustainable.
Acknowledge yourself for sticking with it. Who knows, you might even start to miss the daily routine because you look forward to checking off more progress each day
Prove to yourself you’ve got this! You can, you are, and you will succeed at decluttering your home in 2022.
Action step: Document your daily progress and take before and after pictures.6. Use your personal decluttering challenge and accomplishments to inspire your family and friends
Your family and friends will see that you have done it and they will be inspired to do it too!
Action step: Write down who you would like to inspire and motivate to declutter by sharing your own decluttering challenge and success.When you personalize your decluttering challenge…When you design your own decluttering challenge…You’ll be far more empowered, inspired, and motivated because you have designed something that works for you that you deeply care about.
I would love to hear from you to get your feedback. Tell me about your personal decluttering challenge and how it is helping you succeed in 2022. Email me at ritawilkins@ritawilkins.com.
If you would like me to create a free downloadable PDF on this subject, please email me to let me know.
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January 28, 2022
Decluttering in 2022? It doesn’t have to be perfect… Just start!
The Downsizing Designer
If you’re like most Americans, one of the top 3 resolutions for 2022 is to declutter and get organized.
But it’s now mid-January already and perhaps you haven’t even started.
This is sound familiar?
You’ve been too busy… with holidays, company, work, and you’re exhausted!You look around at all of the clutter and you get overwhelmed at the size of the task and you have no idea where or how to begin!You find yourself saying… “Even if I do declutter, my family will just mess it up again! So why bother?”
So then, you don’t start. You put it off another day another time… Again!
Even though you realize it’s having a huge impact on you, your family, your life because…
You can never find what you want when you need it.You’re constantly annoyed or frustrated with yourself or your loved ones.You can’t focus or think clearly.This is what clutter does to us. But then again you might want to give up because you find yourself saying… “My home will never be as perfect as my neighbors so why even try?”
Have you ever considered just how much having to be perfect and having to get it right sabotages your goal of decluttering ?Think about it this way…
There is no perfect time to start decluttering.There will probably never be a time in your life where your schedule is not busy.If you want to change this vicious cycle in 2022 and finally get decluttered and organized, begin telling yourself that it doesn’t have to be perfect and to just get started.
Once you realize that being perfect is a trap that stops you. It’s not real nor is it realistic. You just need to give yourself some slack, some grace and just get started!
Here Are A Few Ways That You Can Start Your Imperfect Decluttering Journey
#1 Realize you don’t have to finish it all in a day, a week, a weekend, or even a month.
Clutter has taken time to build up in your home and it will take time to declutter.
Start by decluttering 1 small area that bothers you the most:
Kitchen CounterDining Room TableWriting DeskYour CarPantry StorageWhen you finish decluttering 1 area you will realize it is possible. You’ll realize how good you feel about starting and seeing results. You’ll be inspired to declutter the next area.
#2 Stop buying into the trap that something is wrong with you if your house is not perfect… like your neighbors!
Likely your neighbor has had similar struggles with clutter but they might have learned which decluttering method works best for them, their personality, their lifestyle, and fits their busy schedule… and they’ve made regular decluttering a habit.
Decluttering is not a “one and done” process.
It takes work and forming good habits to make it happen, stay organized, and prevent it from reoccurring.
Your perfect neighbor is no different than you they might have just learned how to manage the clutter and make a habit of removing it regularly so they can stay organized and the clutter doesn’t build up.
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#3 Focus on the end goalBreak your project down into smaller manageable time frames.
Take baby steps.
One day, one drawer, one closet at a time.… and it doesn’t have to be perfect, just get started! Get a jump start on your spring cleaning.
Read my latest article: 5 Tips: How to Get Your Spouse on Board When Decluttering Your HomeThere’s hope for all of us in our decluttering journeys this year it’s time for a new beginning.It’s time to put away all of our excuses, it’s time for us to let go of perfection and it’s time to roll up our sleeves and just get started!You can schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation with me if you have any questions regarding right-sizing, downsizing, and decluttering.Follow me on social media for more updates:FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | LINKEDIN | TWITTER
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January 27, 2022
What Decluttering Method Works For You?
Are you ready to get rid of clutter in your home? Do you find yourself wondering where to even start the decluttering process? Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins. Many know me as the Downsizing Designer. I once had a home with too much clutter, too. Now, though, I live with 95% less than what I once had. As a result of decluttering my life, I now have more time, money, and freedom to do what I want, when I want. Now, I consider it my duty to help others – like you – accomplish the same through decluttering their lives.
My Easy Online Course Helps You Start DeclutteringAre you ready to start your decluttering journey? With the help of my 8 Proven Methods To Start Decluttering online course, getting started decluttering is easy. My course includes easy-to-follow decluttering checklists that will keep you on task!
Declutter By Using The Method That Suits YouThe trick to start decluttering your home is to find the method that suits your organization and decluttering style. This course covers a variety of decluttering methods. Learn how to do all of the following:
Declutter by Item – Arrange your items based on what you plan to keep or what you no longer need. Declutter by Room – Focus on one room at a time during your decluttering process. Declutter with Help – Don’t declutter alone. Call on the help of friends!Learn more when you sign up for the 8 Proven Methods To Start Decluttering course!
Rita Wilkins Offers Lifestyle Design And Interior Design ServicesDo you want to learn more about downsizing and decluttering? Call Design Services LTD at 302-475-5663 to discuss your design needs. You can also connect with me by following me on Facebook and LinkedIn. Would you like complimentary advice from the downsizing designer? You can schedule a complimentary 30-minute call with me today.
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Start Decluttering Your Home Today
Are you eager to get rid of clutter in your home? Do you feel stuck or uncertain about how to get started decluttering? What if you didn’t have to learn how to start decluttering all on your own? What if you could receive the help you need right in your own home?
Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins. Some know me as the Downsizing Designer. This is because though I once lived with too much clutter, I got rid of 95% of what I once owned. I now live a life with less clutter and stress, but more money, time, and freedom to do what I want. You can do the same, with the help of my online course that teaches you how to start decluttering your home.
Learn The Decluttering Method That Works For YouThe secret to being able to get started decluttering is to know that not every method will work for every person. You have to find the method that suits you the best! In my 8 Proven Methods To Start Decluttering online course, I detail 8 proven methods that can help you to start decluttering your home. You choose which method will work for you the best then follow the easy decluttering checklist to get started. Some of the methods included in this course are:
The ABCs Method – Organize items into categories based on how much you need or want the item. The Extreme Decluttering Party – Get friends and loved ones to lend a helping hand. Room by Room – Take things one step at a time – or, in this case, one room at a time.Learn more when you sign up for the 8 Proven Methods To Start Decluttering course!
Rita Wilkins Offers Lifestyle Design And Interior Design ServicesDo you want to learn more about downsizing and decluttering? Call Design Services LTD at 302-475-5663 to discuss your design needs. You can also connect with me by following me on Facebook and LinkedIn. Would you like complimentary advice from the downsizing designer? You can schedule a complimentary 30-minute call with me today.
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The Downsizing Designer
Have you recently moved into a new house and it still doesn’t feel like home?
Or
Maybe you bought a house someone else used to live in and you were having a hard time making it feel like your own home.
This is not unusual. I’ve heard it many times over the years as a designer, so I want to address it and make a few suggestions that will make you feel at home in your own home.
I’m not only addressing this as an Interior Designer, but also from the standpoint of someone who has recently moved myself, so I understand the importance of making your new house “YOURS”.
Perhaps some of this was also influenced by the fact that growing up, our family moved 9 different times and I always marveled at the fact that my mother was always able to make each of our houses a “home”. As I look back on that experience, I realize what she did was much of what I am sharing with you now.
Once you have moved in and unpacked most of your boxes, take time to focus on one room that would make the biggest difference for you and your family to really start feeling at “home”.
For purposes of this discussion, let’s focus on the family room.
1. Always start with a furniture floor plan that works best for you and your family… one that invites you to sit, read, talk, and relax.
2. Add an area rug to not only define that space, but also to add color, warmth, and texture.
3. Strategically place several lamps that not only function to serve a purpose, but add that warmth and coziness that invites you in.
This Lamp Makes Me Smile
4. Next, place those special pieces of accent furniture and accessories that are unique “you” … those pieces that you’ve collected over the years and make you smile just to look at them!
They will also likely remind you of a special time or experience you’ve had in your life.
This step is especially important to making your home feel like YOUR home because it is your personal stamp or signature.
5. Hang artwork that is meaningful to you and serves to help pull the room together via color, texture, theme, ambiance.
The right pieces of well-placed artwork also draw you into the room, inviting you to enjoy just being there.
A Few of My Favorite Things that Make Me Feel at Home
6. Personalize your bookcases and cabinets with a few well-chosen family photos and accessories that capture the essence of what “home” means to you.
7. Strategically place greenery around the room, perhaps one tall tree with white lights and also a few well selected green plants in beautiful pots.
8. Light the candles, turn on your favorite music, bake some fresh cookies, and pour a great cup of tea.
Often, we’re tempted to try to decorate the whole house at once which is overwhelming so it never really gets “done”.
So, if you want to start feeling “at home” in your own new home, I recommend trying this method of starting with the one room that would make the biggest difference for you and your family, surrounding yourself with things that make you comfortable and happy.
Make it a room you never want to leave …because you are finally at home!
Enjoy “YOUR” home!
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January 13, 2022
8 Reasons Why Many Baby Boomers Fail At Decluttering
The Downsizing Designer
As I was preparing to write this blog, I originally thought I might have 3 good reasons why many baby boomers might fail at decluttering, but the more I started to think about it, there are many more than just 3. I’m going to share with you 8 reasons baby boomers often try over and over again to declutter their homes and get organized, but get distracted, frustrated, and end up never finishing the job.
This makes us feel like we have failed. But it’s a new year and this year you’re determined to succeed at decluttering and getting organized so you can find what you need when you need it.
But before you jump in… again…
Wouldn’t it be helpful to understand the reasons…· Why you were not successful decluttering and organizing in the past?· Why you never finish decluttering so you could get organized?· What it was that held you back?Once you answer these questions, you can avoid the same mistakes and set yourself up for success so you can finally succeed at decluttering and getting organized in 2022.
#1 Reason: Not having a decluttering and organizing plan. As the saying goes “if you fail to plan you plan to fail”
Decluttering is not easy. It can be overwhelming, frustrating, and it’s easy to get distracted and off track.
Because decluttering is a big project, it’s important to know where, when, and how to start.
Break it up into smaller quick “wins”. Start by decluttering a drawer, a shelf, or a countertop.
#2 Reason: Confusing decluttering with rearranging/re-organizing
Decluttering means removing and reducing stuff, getting rid of it, letting go of things that you no longer want, need, or use.
Re-organizing/rearranging things and putting them into pretty containers is not decluttering. It’s a temporary fix that makes you feel good at the moment, but that doesn’t last for too long because you haven’t reduced the amount of your stuff.
#3 Reason: Not consistently allocating time and energy to decluttering
If you don’t put time aside each day, each week to accomplish your project, likely you will not succeed.
Put it on your calendar. Schedule it as if it were an important appointment because it is!
Then, put in the hard work that it takes on a consistent basis.
#4 Reason: Not knowing “why” you want to declutter and get organized
Why does decluttering matter to you? Why is it important for you to get organized?
How is it impacting your life, your relationships?
When you spend time and effort looking for things it’s frustrating!When you get into arguments about clutter or when you yell at your kids about their messes, it’s hurtful!When you’re ashamed of how messy your house is and you don’t invite people to your house because of that, it’s embarrassing!When you know your “why”, you’ll be motivated. You’ll be much more determined to stay with it when you get discouraged and want to quit.
#5 Reason: Not knowing what to do with all your stuff
When you create your plan…
Decide where you will donate, where you will consign, and who in your circle of family and friends will want any of your things and will be willing to remove it from your home when you declutter.It’s important to not let your clutter sit around in bags, boxes, or bins. Put them in your car or in the trash.
#6 Reason: Not knowing where to put the stuff that you DO keep
Everything you keep needs a proper “home”, a logical place where you know where it is so you can put your hands on it when you need it and so you will know where to return it when you’re finished using it.
This is the organizing part of your project. Make sure you have removed and gotten rid of what you don’t want, need or use in that area before you start organizing.
You’ll be surprised at just how much space you actually have!
#7 Reason: Not being clear about which decluttering method works best for you, your personality, and your schedule
There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to decluttering.
This is Your Solution to Start Decluttering
For example:
The Burst method (my favorite)When you allot even 15 minutes of highly focused time, think about how much you can accomplish when you start repeating that method multiple times each week. You would definitely see progress.
Or
The Category MethodThis decluttering method is used for particular categories that you might have excess amounts of. For example, shoes might be your nemesis! This decluttering method allows you to focus on just one category so you don’t get distracted and you can make good progress.
#8 Reason: Getting bogged down with sentimental items
If you get stuck or stopped when you are decluttering your sentimental items, stop what you’re doing and schedule it for another time when it might be a little easier for you emotionally.
Start decluttering in another area so that you can experience success and see results.
Let 2020 be the year that you finally succeed at decluttering and getting organized!You can schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation with me if you have any questions regardingright-sizing, downsizing, and decluttering.Follow me on social media for more updates:FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | LINKEDIN | TWITTER
January 12, 2022
5 Tips: How to Get Your Spouse on Board When Decluttering Your Home
The Downsizing Designer
Have you ever found yourself saying…
“It’s so much easier to declutter and get organized when my spouse is not around.”
Or
“He doesn’t really help, he just complains or gets in my way”
As the Downsizing Designer, I can’t tell you how often I hear these kinds of comments because decluttering is an emotional conversation. So, I often respond by saying, “Wouldn’t it be great if you could find ways to take on that big project together?” ….
Not only to lighten the load and get a lot more done but in the end, you both reap the rewards of combining your efforts so that your home is:
Less clutteredMore organizedMore peacefulAnd in the process of decluttering and organizing together, you learn a lot about each other.
Why you hold onto certain things.Why it’s hard to let go of specific things.And why you accumulated so much in the first place.Understanding the reasons, you hold onto things will ultimately allow you to make lasting changes so that you don’t continue to accumulate more in the future.
I will tell you though, that I do get pushback when I suggest that couples find ways to work together on decluttering and organizing their home instead of trying to do it all alone and then resenting it.
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to finally declutter your home and get organized in 2022, why not make that a shared goal so that you can both enjoy the process and the benefits?
Having worked closely with many couples over the years on the design and decluttering of their homes, I have frequently found myself in the crosshairs, so I’ve developed my…
5 Top Tips on How to Get Your Spouse on Board When Decluttering and Organizing Your Home
1. Have a conversation about how clutter is impacting your home, your relationship, your family, and your kidsTalk about why it’s important to YOU (relieve stress, frustration, and overwhelm).Talk about why and how clutter is impacting your spouse.
2. Ask for help. Let your spouse know you need and want their help and you would like to do it together as a couple.
Sometimes all we have to do is ask.
When your partner knows how much it bothers you and how important it is to you, it is likely they will be on board to help.
It may take time to develop ways to work together on decluttering, but at least it’s a start.
3. Find common ground and share your vision. Have your partner share their vision for life after clutter.
Develop a shared vision for a simpler life without clutter.
Develop a decluttering plan and timeline together, one that you both agree upon and will abide by.
This is Your Solution to Start Decluttering
4. Respect each other’s obstacles and barriers in the decluttering process… don’t judge.
Inevitably, certain items will trigger strong emotions.
Take the opportunity to understand:
Why that item is so difficult to let go of.Sentimental attachment?Fear they might need or want it later?Regret about how much money they spent on that item?And at other times, the process can be so overwhelming that one of you might want to give up.
Stand by each other at times like this and show your support.Remind each other of why you want to declutter.Keep in mind your vision for life after clutter.Working on this project together is an opportunity to work as a team to help each other push through barriers so you can accomplish this big goal together.
5. Lead by example
It’s not always easy when you’re starting out, but if you want to get started, focus on your own stuff, your own closets your own desk.
Let your partner see the results of your efforts.Likely they will be inspired and follow your lead.Ultimately, you’ll find ways to work together on decluttering.
If you are motivated to finally declutter your home and get organized this year in 2022 and if you wish your spouse would help out, try my 5 top tips to get the conversation going and get your project started so that this can be the year that you’ve finally decluttered and organized.
After all, wouldn’t it be worth finding common ground so that
you can get it done together?
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What’s The Best Method To Start Decluttering?
Do you look around your home and feel overwhelmed by all the clutter? Do you want to get rid of the clutter, but feel stuck and aren’t sure how to start? Do you wish you had reliable advice on how to get started decluttering?
Good news – you can get the help you’re looking for right from the comfort of your own home! Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins. I once lived with too much clutter, but after I got rid of 95% of what I once owned, I found I had more money, time, and freedom to live my life as I pleased. Now, I’m known as the Downsizing Designer and it is my goal to help people like you declutter their lives.
What Is The Best Method To Start Decluttering?The truth is, the best method to start decluttering isn’t the same for everyone. That’s why I’ve designed the 8 Proven Methods To Start Decluttering online course. This course will teach you all of the following.
How to get unstuck and start decluttering. Which method for decluttering works best for you. How to reduce stress and clutter in your home. Learn Easy Decluttering ChecklistsThe 8 Proven Methods To Start Decluttering online course comes with a full description and easy to follow checklist for each decluttering method. You’ll be able to determine what style of decluttering will work best for you. Sign up for the 8 Proven Methods To Start Decluttering course to learn more now!
Rita Wilkins Offers Lifestyle Design And Interior Design ServicesDo you want to learn more about downsizing and decluttering? Call Design Services LTD at 302-475-5663 to discuss your design needs. You can also connect with me by following me on Facebook and LinkedIn. Would you like complimentary advice from the downsizing designer? You can schedule a complimentary 30-minute call with me today.
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Need Help Decluttering In The New Year?
A new year is a time for starting fresh and resolving to change for the better. However, it’s hard to stick to your plans if you don’t even know how to get started – and getting started is where most people find themselves stuck when they want to declutter their homes.
I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and I’m here to help you with your decluttering New Year’s Resolutions by teaching you how to get started decluttering. I, too, once lived in a home with too much clutter. Then, I got rid of 95% of what I once owned – and now I’m happier than ever! I’d like to help you accomplish the same thing.
Sign Up For My Easy Online Course Today!You don’t have to learn how to get started decluttering all on your own. You can receive professional help without leaving your home thanks to my 8 Proven Methods To Start Decluttering online course! Learn how to get started decluttering with the help of easy decluttering checklists and 8 proven methods! With the help of this course, you’ll be able to
Simplify your life and reduce stress Make it easier to maintain your home Have more time for what is important to you and more!Don’t wait! The quality of your life will improve drastically when you get rid of the clutter. Get started decluttering today when you sign up for the 8 Proven Methods To Start Decluttering course.
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The Downsizing DesignerNot all baby boomers are downsizing.
That might sound funny coming from me, the Downsizing Designer, but what is happening is that baby boomers are trying to figure out what the “right size” house is for them at this stage of their lives.
After all, lives change, people change, and lifestyles change.Once the kids move out of the house, your life and lifestyle changes.
You suddenly have more time and freedom.
You start to ask yourself:
If you really need all of the space in your big home.If you want to spend your weekends taking care of the big yard.If it’s time to start doing some of the things you put off i.e., travel, golf, time with grandkids and etc.And yet, you’re also pulled in another direction…
What about when the kids come home for the holidays?
Won’t they need to have their own room again?
Perhaps you do need a guestroom or two for when the kids come home or when you have overnight guests, but you start to ask, “Do you really need four bedrooms or could you make do with two or three?”
These are just a few of the questions baby boomers start asking themselves when they become empty-nesters. It’s a transition time in their lives.
Maybe you don’t need to downsize. Maybe you just need to “right size” … to find a type of house that works best for you now at this stage of your life.So the question becomes: How do you know what the “right size” home is?Many of you who follow me know that a few years ago, I downsized from a very large home to my tiny jewel box apartment in Philadelphia.
While I thoroughly enjoyed that experience of living in a small apartment in the city, after a few years I realized that as much as I love entertaining, I was missing:
A dedicated guestroom for my overnight guestsA real dining roomA much smaller walkable community near the waterOnce I decided I need a little more space for my lifestyle, I created a checklist of all the things I was asking myself to discern what I wanted, didn’t want in my new home.The result of this assessment tool was amazing!
I’m now living in the perfect “right size” home in Historic New Castle Delaware.
Because this assessment tool was so helpful to me, I created a free printable PDF that you can easily download and use yourself if you are in the process of looking for the “right size” home.
To access the free printable download, click here.
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