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Sometimes, its better to slow down, think it through and hold onto what you might still need.
Here are five thingsyou may regret downgrading or downsizing in 2025.
Your Home
It might be tempting to move into a smaller home to reduce living expenses.
Oil costs account for 56% of what you pay at the pump.
So, more expensive oil leads to more expensive gas.
Blogger Ann Drake ofOn Sutton Placewrote about the things she missed in her new, smaller home.
I miss my garden, she wrote.
I loved planting, watering and watching everything grow.
According toGarden Pals, growing food in a garden can save you about $600 per year.
Downsizing kitchen appliances can be a mistake, Falcon said.
Having theright tools and appliancescan make meal preparation more enjoyable and efficient.
It also keeps options open to try new recipes and meals.
It isnt uncommon for people in a decluttering frenzy to toss items and later regret it.
I move frequently and when I do I tend to be brutal in getting rid of things …
Downsizing or decluttering too hastily could be a bad move.
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