Downsizing the Family Home: What To Save, What To Let Go

Citing her experience helping her parents move and dispose of excess possessions, home and lifestyle columnist Jameson (The House Always Wins) shares her pragmatic approach to getting rid of unwanted items in 21 short, succinct chapters with pithy main-point summaries. Acknowledging that the handling of personal papers and belongings, household furnishings, and the home itself can trigger feelings of guilt and sadness, Jameson encourages readers to push beyond the emotions to sort objects, determine the best disposal methods, and price the potential sale pieces. Disposal options discussed include selling the house; storage; working with bulk buyers; navigating online sales; selling goods at flea markets, secondhand, pawn, and consignment shops; rehoming and donating goods; and holding estate sales. Websites listed in the bibliography are current as of this review.