You are considering purchasing a new bed. As much as you like the old one, it has outlived its usefulness. The mattress is more than 20 years old and the frame has seen better days. You have decided that now is a good time to replace it altogether. Might we...
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Why a Closet is the Best Place to Store Old Photos
Do you still have old photos printed on paper? Even in the digital era, people still save their old photos as a way to preserve family history. They store those old photos in lots of different ways. That’s what this post is about. Suffice it to say that there are...
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How to Make College Move-In Day a Little Less Stressful
It is getting to that time of year again when college students head off to campus. College move-in days usually begin somewhere around mid-August and conclude by the end of the month. Are you getting ready for your very first move-in day as a parent? It can be stressful, that’s...
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Is There Really a Place for Everything?
There is an old proverb that says, “a place for everything and everything in its place.” Most of us have heard our parents and grandparents say it from time to time. The question is this: is it really true? Is there really a place for every single possession a person...
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How to Pack Belongings for Long-Term Storage
There may come a point in time when you are faced with having to pack up some of your belongings for long-term storage. You might be headed overseas on a temporary work assignment; you might be temporarily downsizing while you work to overcome financial difficulties; you may be in between...
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Separate Storage: Options for Downsizing Homeowners
A big issue for downsizing homeowners is that of storage. By the very definition of what they are doing, they will have less living space in their new home as compared to the home being left behind. The impetus behind downsizing is the fact that homeowners no longer need so...
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It’s Time to Start Thinking about Spring
Spring is on the doorstep here in the Northeast. And after the winter we’ve had, it can’t get here soon enough. We are certainly looking forward to spring here at My Divine Concierge. With the spring season, there are plenty of opportunities for us to help clients who want to...
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Christmas Decorations and the Zip Lock Plastic Bag
Christmas decorations. They can lead to wonderful holiday moments and lifetime memories of joy – or they can be the stuff of nightmares. Anyone who has spent hour after hour trying to unravel a tangled web of light strings knows exactly what we are talking about. The joy on the...
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The Art of Combining Homes
My Divine Concierge works with many clients going through the downsizing process. However, every once in a while we are called in to help a family get organized after combining multiple households. For example, we might work with a newly married couple who both have entire households of possessions due...
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The Hidden Dangers of Storage Space
When people look for a new home, they are generally concerned about storage. In other words, they want plenty of closet space along with a roomy basement or attic. Why? Because they need the space to store all of their possessions. It is a fact of life that homes with...
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