It's fall! And it's time to prepare our homes for the rainy, stormy, snowy winter. Gutter cleaning and repair should be one of the top priorities this season, and here are some ways to keep your roof draining A-ok all winter long.
How to Handle an Estate Cleanout
Estate cleanouts often take place after a lifestyle modification, divorce, or loss of a loved one. A cleanout after the death of a loved one requires the agonizing —but necessary —procedure of arranging a loved one’s private items. In this article, we have laid out a step-by-step guide for cleaning out a loved one’s home, with tips from estate cleanout experts, to help you tackle the job with as little stress and emotional agony as possible.
Simple DIY Home Maintenance Ideas
List of Portland Charities Offering Donation Pick Up
There is a hidden cost to clutter: it can lead you to feel heavy, disorganized, and burdened. Whether you are moving to a new home or simply downsizing, getting rid of household items you no longer need provides you not only the satisfaction of decluttering but also the mood boost for being able to give your (gently used) items to charities.
Many charity organizations in Portland offer donation pick-ups right at your doorstep. They will take furniture, clothes, household goods, and others, so you won't have to do the heavy lifting! Here's a list of PDX organizations that will pick up donations.
10 Steps to Prep Your House to Downsize
Downsizing may appear overwhelming at first as you plan to reduce the amount of things you’ve acquired- including potentially a whole room’s worth of stuff. However, if managed strategically, it can be a fabulous way to inventory your life and retain only stuff you love.
If you are preparing to downsize your house, here are some helpful steps to guide you in making the right choices.
