What is an ADU? Accessory dwelling units are separate residences, either attached or detached from a main house, that exist on the same lot as the main residence. They are also fondly referred to as basement suites, granny flats, and a host of other names. Suffice it to say, these living spaces have a lot […]
Part 2: Creative Small Space Kitchen Remodel with Rhonda Knoche Design
This week, I sat down with Rhonda Knoche of Rhonda Knoche Design. Rhonda is a friend who happens to have done a FABULOUS kitchen remodel, all within 200 square feet. I hope you enjoy this second interview in our Creative Small Space Kitchen Remodel series! First, tell us about your old kitchen. What was it […]
Creative Small Kitchen Remodel with Robin Rigby Fisher Design
These days, the internet is littered with cute small spaces: tiny houses, cool and funky modular homes and she-sheds galore. But what about the process of getting there? Virtually none of them started out that way. In fact, many began as dysfunctional, poorly-planned spaces. To kick off the year, I’m excited to do a two-part […]
E-Bikes: The Future of Sustainable Transportation?
As you know by now, Downsize my Space is dedicated to discussing, thinking and dreaming about the process of downsizing, and that also means looking towards our individual transportation footprint. Bikes have played an enduring role in the history of Portland, and continue to be part of our future. There are so many options for […]
Recycle Your Electronics and Support Local Community
When you are in the downsizing business, helping others tends to have a ripple effect. Let me explain. My clients come to me looking for a simpler life. Perhaps they want a smaller home, a less expensive footprint, or an ADU. As a Realtor, my job is to connect them to this future life. As […]
How to Downsize for 2019 in Your Current Home
If you are like the rest of America, you may have started binge-watching the recently released Netflix show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. This kind of show is absolutely fascinating, because it lets us see how much stuff other people own, and it makes many of us reflect on our own spaces and way of […]
How to Know You’re Ready to Downsize
As a Portland expert in ADU purchases and downsizing, I get this question all of the time. Making the decision to downsize is huge, and not to be taken lightly. That said, many people equate the word “downsizing” with the idea of “getting old.” I am here to tell you that, while aging is a […]
Cosmetic Changes to Increase Your Home’s Value
When homeowners make the initial decision to sell their house, the first thing most people think of is: how can I quickly increase the chances of making a quick and successful sale? That’s where cosmetic improvements come in! Surface updates are much cheaper than structural renovations and often offer more bang for your buck. Think […]
8 Hacks to Glam Up Your Small Space
As a specialist in downsizing, along with years of remodeling for clients, I have come across many unique small homes that do a wonderful job of maximizing available space. The trick be minimal in your approach: remove clutter and focus on features that elicit feelings of openness: light, simplicity and air. But we need our […]
Curious about Cohousing? Here’s What it Is (And Isn’t)
As a Portland realtor specializing in senior downsizing, I get lots of questions about cohousing, particularly as it relates to the senior living community. To really understand cohousing, it is important to understand both what it is, and what it is NOT. The concept of cohousing was first pioneered in Copenhagen in the 1970’s by […]
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