Sometimes less IS more. At least, that’s what one home and lifestyle trend would have you believe.

A house can demand more time and money than homeowners expect. Spare bedrooms fill up with things nobody uses, the yard needs another afternoon of work, and there’s always something that needs fixing. Downshifting is one way homeowners are trying to change that.

Here’s what downshifting means, how it’s different from downsizing, and whether it can actually save money.

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What Downshifting Means and How to Get Started at Home

How Downshifting Can Affect Household Expenses and Daily Life

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What Downshifting Means and How to Get Started at Home

Downshifting is pretty much what it sounds like.…