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Americans are moving more and more into tiny houses. Some move to be mortgage – free, some to be able to travel with your home, some just to be free of having to clean and maintain a large home. Some do it solely because of their minimalistic life style, a growing movement sweeping people worldwide. The environmental impact of moving into a tiny house is incredible, reducing carbon footprint by up to 90%! Whatever the reason is for your move, you will need to downsize and let go of a lot of your belongings. Decluttering is the key to moving into a tiny house, and that starts with the will to, as Elsa says, “let it go”! A tiny house is defined by the measurement of under 600 square feet, but the average nowadays is around only 190 square feet, where some go as low as 30 feet square! Dual purpose use, everywhere Having a separate washer and dryer may save you time in your “big” house, but in a tiny house, having it combined will come in handy. Having a murphy bed or a folding sofa will also safe you space. A message recliner is optional, but welcome. Declutter, ruthlessly Getting rid of things you will no longer have room for is crucial, but also extremely hard and emotional for some people. That’s why asking for a helping hand is a good idea. Ask your family and friends to come and help you decide what to keep or throw away, and the more you will get rid of- the easier it will become. Reduce, reuse, recycle The three...
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Moving is never easy, and making it flawless requires focus and lots of planning. But sometimes we don’t see the bigger picture and may miss the necessary steps which can save your relocation. Let’s see what they are. Don’t Underestimate Your Household Size. If you are planning a relocation, especially if it’s a one-room studio, you may get too relaxed about it. It seems like not many things to move, and this is the first mistake. When you prepare everything for a relocation, you’ll see that all the possessions, together with furniture, kitchenware, toiletries, and clothes, take much space. Didn’t look like this before packing, right? If you plan to hire experienced movers, your belongings will be estimated. But if you are planning to do it on your own, it’s much harder to evaluate the amount of packing supplies, work, and time. 2. Say “No” To Procrastination. If the first point was relevant, you might experience issues with lack of time, too. Underestimating your household may give you a feeling of spare time and no urge to start planning a relocation as soon as possible. Though, we advise avoiding it, too. And it’s not only because you can never know what obstacles will come on the way. Sometimes, until you get to the next step, you don’t foresee some things to consider. That’s why we urge you to start the moment you can; this way, it’s possible can prevent some moving mishaps. 3. Avoid Saving On Essentials. What’s crucial for you mainly is individual, but we suggest to look at the most common examples. Re-use Packing Supplies Usually, there’s nothing wrong...