A Quick Downsizing Quiz For The Undecided

Design - Browse farmhouse porch photos

1. I dont think my grand piano will fit through the door.
2. Must be nice having time to sit on the porch.
3. When can I move in?

1. Is this the garage?
2. Id have to get rid of a lot of stuff, but maybe its time.

On the fence about downsizing? We help you decide whether that fencing should encircle a mansion or a mini trailer.

We all consider downsizing for different reasons. Maybe were sick and tired of the maintenance and upkeep of a large home. It could be that were weary of the financial burden, or of being tied to a house and yard. Perhaps we want a smaller footprint for greener living. But is downsizing really for you?

If your circumstances make downsizing a necessity, go for it and decide to love it. But if you have a choice in the matter, take a few minutes with what I call the Knee-Jerk Reaction Test to see if downsizing is really for you. Gather a pencil and paper, look at each picture below and write down the number next to the response that most closely matches your own.

Ready? Here we go.

1. This is my dream home
2. Lots of roof there to maintain.
3. All I see is time and .