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I expected practicality from a publication from the aarp, but never knew that the advice id find would be so respectfully. Here, nationally syndicated home columnist marni jameson sensitively guides readers through the process, from opening that first closet, to sorting through a lifetimes worth of possessions, to selling the homestead itself. For example, if you are organizing your deskoffice, separate important documents, bills, junk mail, etc. I was hoping this book would offer some ideas and philosophies. Jameson is the author of three critically acclaimed books. I had tried to help him organize his study over the years, and that. Its just stuff maybe so, but sorting through it all and quieting the emotions that downsizing stirs up is difficultwhether youre going through your own or your parents home. Rightsizing is a holistic term used to describe changing ones home to suit a particular individual or family at a particular point in time, and it can include downsizing, multigenerational living, and adding an accessory dwelling unit adu.
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During that time, the service made dozens of trips, dragging books off to the library, furniture to the auction house, and household items to the thrift store. Right when we put our house for sale on craigslist, and saw my friends brand new book out, downsizing the family home what to save, what to let go, by marni jameson. One of those challenges being the emotional anguish of letting go of your childhood home. Downsizing the family home, both book and companion guide, is the winner of multiple awards and is endorsed by the american association of retired persons aarp. Downsizing the family home meet your next favorite book. In the awardwinning aarps downsizing the family home sterling, home and lifestyle columnist marni jameson offers helpful advice on both the practical aspects of downsizing and the emotional impact of the process.
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