Free Downsizing Resources

Helpful guides, checklists, and planning tools to make your downsizing journey easier

Downloadable Guides & Checklists

All resources are completely free. Download what you need to help plan and organize your downsizing or estate settlement.

8 pages
Complete Downsizing Checklist
Planning

A comprehensive room-by-room checklist to help you organize and plan your downsizing journey. Includes sorting categories, timeline suggestions, and decision-making tips.

12 pages
Estate Settlement Guide
Estate Planning

Essential guide for executors and power of attorney holders. Covers legal requirements, timeline expectations, property management, and coordination with professionals.

6 pages
Moving Timeline Planner
Moving

Week-by-week timeline for planning your move, from 12 weeks before to moving day. Includes tasks, reminders, and coordination checklists.

10 pages
Home Preparation Guide
Selling

Step-by-step guide to preparing your home for sale. Covers repairs, staging, decluttering, and maximizing your home's appeal to buyers in the Peterborough market.

15 pages
Sorting & Organizing Workbook
Organizing

Interactive workbook to help you make decisions about belongings. Includes inventory sheets, valuation guides, and donation/sale tracking.

5 pages
Senior Moving Resource Directory
Local Resources

Curated list of trusted service providers in Peterborough, Durham, and Kawartha Lakes. Includes movers, estate sale companies, donation centers, and support services.

Need personalized guidance? Our team can help you create a custom plan for your situation.

Quick Downsizing Tips

Essential advice to get you started

Start Early

Begin planning 6-12 months before your target move date. This reduces stress and allows time for thoughtful decisions.

One Room at a Time

Focus on one room or category at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Start with less emotional spaces like the garage or basement.

The Four-Box Method

Use four boxes: Keep, Donate, Sell, Trash. This simple system makes sorting decisions clearer and faster.

Measure Your New Space

Know the dimensions of your new home before deciding what furniture to keep. This prevents bringing items that won't fit.

Document Valuables

Take photos and notes on valuable items for insurance, estate records, or potential sales. This creates important documentation.

Ask for Help

Don't try to do everything alone. Professional help can save time, reduce stress, and often pays for itself through better outcomes.

Additional Resources

Local Peterborough Resources

  • Kawartha Food Share: Donation pickup for household items and furniture
  • Habitat for Humanity Peterborough: Building materials and furniture donations
  • Peterborough Public Library: Free book donations and community programs
  • Durham Region Services: Senior support programs and resources
  • Kawartha Lakes Community Care: Support services for seniors

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Let's discuss your downsizing or estate settlement needs. We're here to help every step of the way.