Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Kiplinger
Kiplinger
Business
Cameron Huddleston

How to Get Rid of the Things Your Kids Don't Want While Downsizing

(Image credit: Getty Images)

Charlie Gary’s wife, Susan, had a passion for restoring old homes. She also loved fine antique furniture and oriental rugs. "Over the years, she accumulated lots of it," Gary says.

That may be an understatement. When Susan died in February 2024, her collection was showcased throughout the couple's 7,000-square-foot home in Louisville, Ky. The overflow that didn't fit into their home filled seven climate-controlled storage units — each 20 feet by 30 feet — to the ceilings.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.