Just-In-Time Life - Riding the Edge of Disaster

Posted on February 27, 2006
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Our modern age of convenience makes just about everything we need or want available with a click on the computer, a phone call, or at worst a drive to the neighborhood store. There isn’t much we can’t have delivered or have done for us, and very few of our affairs we can’t manage online. And quite frankly, it’s great.

The “Just-In-Time” inventory and manufacturing methods utilized throughout the overall supply chain, and in most business’s have been invaluable in terms of efficiency and reducing costs. But mindlessly relying on them for daily living can make us less resilient and ill-prepared should the unexpected happen. The downside is that as we become accustomed to having what we want, when we want it, we gradually build a lifestyle that grows to depend on a vast interconnected and interdependent supply chain that in reality has no backup, little redundancy, and is far from failsafe. The question we should ask ourselves, is “what happens when it breaks?” continue reading….

How to Get the Most From Smaller Living Spaces

Posted on February 22, 2006
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Moving into a smaller place after being accustomed to “living large” requires a little adjustment. Not having to think about where to put things is one of the upsides of a big house, albeit a downside may be forgetting where we put them. At any rate, creative space utilization is going to be one of these necessary adjustments to making this new lifestyle work as well as the former.

Look at space in three dimensions and furnishings doing double duty. Pay attention to empty walls and space nearer to the ceiling. Break the task down by room and make a list of ideas that after your initial brainstorming, can be distilled down to specific actions or acquisitions. Since everyone’s situation will be somewhat unique to them, no one set of solutions will satisfy all needs. However, a discussion of a variety of options should help inspire ones imagination. continue reading….

Downsizing Sucessfully

Posted on February 16, 2006
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There are a myriad of reasons for downsizing and moving to a smaller place. It may be the kids are grown and space isn’t needed, or perhaps a financial setback has occurred. Or maybe it’s simply a choice of wanting more time to pursue other things besides keeping up with a large place. Whatever the reason, embrace the opportunity to start fresh.

The biggest mistake so many folks make is trying to bring along everything they’ve accumulated over the years and force-fit it into a space that may be half as large as what they had. The end result is accommodations that are cobbled together and cramped. continue reading….

How to do Your Moving Sale Right

Posted on February 8, 2006
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Private sales to dispose of household and other items are called many things, broadly related to the objective. Garage or yard sales are usually about clearing out excess to create space or earn a little cash. Estate sales generally mean someone passed on and entire properties need to be liquidated. This article is specifically about moving sales that are done prior to relocating as a means of substantially lightening the load. continue reading….

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