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Old 07-13-2020, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tektron297 View Post
Anybody have some downsizing tips they would like to pass along? We are wondering that when we move to the Villages, there won't be much space for "stuff". Where do you put your things that need to be stored such as Christmas decorations? It appears that there has to be some serious downsizing to move into the Villages.
A dear friend of mine told me EVERYTHING you buy must have storage-coffeetable, nightstands, benches, everything. We do store our Christmas things in the attic and so far so good. And our suitcases. We moved from a 3 bedroom ranch in Buffalo NY to a 3 bedroom ranch and had a huge garage sale-but I did take my bedroom set and dining room and sold those here. You will really miss a basement! In our guest room we put floor to ceiling cupboards so that helps (Unless you're a crafter like me!) and add shelves in all the closets for extra storage and split shelves under sinks. Abd definately a better quality ladder to the upstairs-otherwise they are too shakey. Good Luck!