When I 'retired', I went from a big house and my business which had a 900 square feet back room that I also used as a workroom to a mobile home park. My folks passed within months of each other so I moved into their place ON THE BEACH. That was an easy decision. Packing, going thru stuff and moving was not easy. But, I have never been happier. I organized one area as a work room and have an entire wall of shelving. As I moved stuff in, I put it exactly where I wanted it to be! And, I found lots of treasures that I forgot I had. What I discovered was that I didn't need a dozen sets of sheets or towels, all those extra dishes and pots and pans and all that 'extra' stuff we accumulate as we are raising our families. A side benefit is that I made a rule that before I start a project (either fabric or craft), I 'shop the wall' before I go to the store. I am amazed how often I already have something that will work. BTW - I have found that being 'retired', I am usually busier than when I was working!! Haven't figured out how this retirement thing really works!