| Description |
vii, 228 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-221) and index. |
| Summary |
A guide for individuals moving from a larger to a smaller space or consolidating two (or more) people's possessions into a single abode offers practical strategies for paring down one's belongings to the best and most meaningful items and dealing with the emotional aspects of "streamlining." |
| Contents |
Part 1: The challenge of scaling down -- How did we get here? -- I need to do this, but . . . -- Part 2: The culprits -- But Aunt Winnie gave it to me! -- Collaring the paper tiger -- The tyranny of collections -- The secret life of clothing -- Part 3: Special situations -- Clearing out the family home -- Your cuisinart or mine? -- Moving in a hurry -- Part 4: Scaling down strategies -- The saga of the rain bonnets -- Finding good homes -- "This is your life. . . " -- Shop till you drop . . . out -- Part 5: Rewards and rules for living large -- Starting a new adventure -- Using your space for you -- How to keep from cluttering your new place -- Any questions? |
| Subject |
House cleaning.
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Home economics.
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| Added Author |
Decker, Marj.
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| ISBN |
1594860939 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
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9781594860935 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
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