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9. Clothing and Accessories
Clothes are the common victims of downsizing. Downsizing may mean having to pare down a wardrobe to fit a smaller closet space. Getting rid of vintage pieces that are no longer worn but have great sentimental value will be hard to part with- despite their impracticality.
10. Outdoor Equipment
Items like lawnmowers, gardening tools, and outdoor furniture may need to be downsized when moving to a home with a smaller yard or no yard at all. Boomers who enjoy spending time outdoors may regret letting go of outdoor equipment they’ve invested in and used regularly.
11. Photographs and Albums
Before Google Photos and other photo backups were invented, people used to store hardcopy photos in photo albums, and some would take up a significant amount of space. Most Boomers have an album or several, and downsizing may require them to digitize or downsize their collection.
Parting with physical photographs with memories of special moments and milestones can be a little painful. Although, with the right details, a digital copy can be just as sentimental.
12. Musical Instruments
The large pianos and other instruments may be challenging to accommodate in a smaller home. Boomers who are music lovers may regret downsizing if it means having to sell or give away instruments that they’ve invested time and money in.
