Kim Kubsch Clearing a home after someone passes away can be an emotional and challenging task. Here are the first five steps to help you through the process. The last five steps will follow in next month’s column. Clearing an estate can be a very long process that requires diligent time and effort. 1. Gather…
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February 2024, Features
Joyful Downsizing: Is Your Garage a Stuff Cemetery?
Kim Kubsch Garages, sheds, basements, and attics have been called “stuff cemeteries.” They do so much for us: store our cars, hide our tools, stash our sporting equipment, act as an entry to our homes. Things to Get Rid of in Your Garage Right Now Be decisive—the items you don’t use, pass them on. If…
January 2024, Features
Creative Ways to Manage Photo Memories
Kim Kubsch How many times have you heard that a picture is worth a thousand words? But can you easily access the memories to showcase your most meaningful moments? How many photos are on your phone’s camera roll? To better organize your collection, set an editing date with your phone. Clear the unwanted or duplicate…
December 2023
Joyful Downsizing: The ABC’s of Photo Organizing
Kim Kubsch Everybody has them—those boxes of loose photos that you have moved time and again. Is it time to downsize and preserve your photos once and for all? A good rule is to eliminate 80% of your photos and keep your favorite 20%! That means keep only 20 out of every 100. What is…