It’s not easy adjusting to a home after all the kids have moved out. What was once a place filled with joy and laughter from room to room, now becomes a space with hallowed walls where you only hear echoes of your own voice.

But it doesn’t have to be all bad. Your “new” home without the kids just needs a few adjustments and some getting used to. So, here are some downsizing tips as you adapt to being an empty nester.

### Declutter
No doubt with after-school activities and other things going on in your kids’ lives it’s been a while since you’ve gotten rid of some things. Well, you have some free time now. The garage, closets, and kitchen are just a few places that [could probably use your attention.](https://www.cwms.net/8-downsizing-tips-for-empty-nesters/) Start there and then make your way through the rest of the house. You’ll not only find yourself busy with no time to think of how empty the house is, but you’ll also be checking some essential tasks off your to-do list.

### Redecorate
The longer we live in a home, the more often we’re likely to change it up from time to time. You’ve been wanting to [rearrange that living room](https://www.homelight.com/blog/downsizing-tips-empty-nesters/) for a while. What better time than now? The walls can be repainted without fear of being marked up, and you’ve been dreaming about white furniture. The ball is now in your court to have the new look and feel in your home that you’ve always desired. Take advantage of this empty-nest stage of your life and do what you want.

### Repurpose
Do you really still need all those bedrooms or would one of them make a nice place for a home office or a gym? The sky’s the limit as you consider the possibilities of how to use the space in your new home. Empty nesters usually have more space than they need. So, it’s important to make your home as functional as possible. If you love working out, move your gym membership to your home. Plus, you’ll save some money. If you’ve been wanting to start a home business, now’s the time to do so and create the office space of your dreams. Don’t stop there! The possibilities are endless — let the brainstorming begin.

### Downsize
Becoming an empty nester can be a big adjustment for many people. They try everything to deplete the feeling of being alone in too much space. They declutter, redecorate, and repurpose, among other things, but sometimes none of those is the answer.

When all other things fail, it may be time to downsize. To some, that’s a bad word, because you’ve got precious memories in your home and you don’t want to lose them. You wonder where the kids will visit when they do come home. But as the full-time occupant of the home, your needs should always come first.

That’s why we’re here. Taida knows the longer you stay in your home, the more it can become a burden. Homes require maintenance that gets harder for us as we age. In addition, there are features within those walls that make it more challenging physically, mentally, and financially as we get older.

It’s never too early to start thinking about your needs and what’s best for you moving forward. As an empty nester, you can now put your mind on things that will benefit you and bring you closer to your future goals. As you get older, you may want to consider settling in a home that adapts to your age and gives you better access to things around your home.

Whether you sell your home and move into a smaller one or build a new home that will work best for your future needs, we can help.

Ready to downsize? __[Consider a cash offer with Taida.](https://www.taidacorp.com/contact)__


It doesn’t have to be all bad. Your “new” home without the kids just needs a few adjustments and some getting used to. So, here are some downsizing tips as you adapt to being an empty nester.


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