A Place For Everything. . .

. . .and everything in it’s place! Right?

When it comes to living in a small space, there are a few key factors to making it work. First, we have to figure out what we really NEED to live comfortably in this space. This isn’t like camping where you make do and do without on a lot of things because it’s only for a weekend or a week. Yes, there will be some adjustments and sacrifices involved in going tiny. But you have to think and plan for the long haul, rainy days, changing seasons, health needs and compact hobbies. Since we have some overlap time where the RV spends part of each week parked in front of our house, this allows me to really think through our needs. Once we know what we need, then we need to find the perfect corner for that thing to belong! Some of the storage areas are oddly shaped, so it can be kind of like putting a puzzle together. Finding containers with locking lids to fit in larger storage areas will keep things from rolling around and falling out when you open the doors. It will also help to keep mice out of your food!

I’m sorting through everything we own and doing some major downsizing. Since our house will be rented out furnished, that helps with the bigger items. But we still have to think through every aspect of living – vitamins, exercise, paying and filing bills, subscriptions, forwarding our mail and where to store the photo albums (to name just a few!). No wonder I have a hard time turning my brain off at night – the details are swarming in there! I’m also getting lots of exercise because there are 15 stairs in front of our house between the front porch and the road where the RV is parked in front of the house. Each time I get an idea as I sort, I’m hiking up and down these stairs to ‘see if it fits’ or take measurements somewhere. I’ve got a pretty good ‘measuring eye’ from all the years in lawn furniture, but it still gives me a special kind of thrill when something FITS right where I thought it would!

I’m sharing pictures of some of the solutions that I’ve found so far and showing you the nooks and crannies as we move in. I’ve found these type of pictures and links others have shared to be a real help as I’m making this change. I’ll also share links below – so you can buy your own solutions. These are not affiliate links. I’m just sharing because I like to share and help others. I’ve repurposed a lot of things I already had, but if I can remember where I bought it, I’ll share. If you find this helpful, I’d love to hear from you!