Whether you are moving house or simply decluttering and placing some items into household storage away from the home, you will need to plan and organise the packing of these items. Taking the smart approach and preparing properly will save you time, money, effort – and stress!

In every home, storage – or lack of it – will at some time become a problem! There are many ways to combat this space issue though, whether you want to proudly display your belongings or neatly tidy them away – here are some practical tips for creating extra storage around your home:

When you set about your decluttering exercise, make sure you are properly prepared for it – have containers or bags laid out for your different categories. As you work through your items decide which container/category they fall into – Keep, Fix or Mend, Recycle, Throw Away, or Donate!

It can be alarming as to how quickly you can ‘eat-up’ every possible space within the home – it can seem like your household items are ‘breeding’ and occupying every drawer, cupboard, and floor space around your house!

Moving home can be a hectic and stressful time – so preparing properly for the event is important! There are so many different things to consider in a house move – arranging amenities and facilities such as gas, electricity, water, and such, as well as the daunting task of the actual physical move itself! Amongst […]

There are many of us who work from home either full or part time – the pandemic created a necessity for home-working that has now become a permanent practice for many people and businesses. Whilst working from home has many advantages it also introduces some limitations compared with an office-based location – one of these […]

With many of us spending extended periods at home due to the current environment and lockdown situation, lots of people have opted to undertake home improvement projects and are using the time to set about renovating our homes. Whilst these projects can be exciting, they also require planning and care, from the materials and appearance […]

Many studies have shown that moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do in your life. It’s not just leaving behind the house you have called home – visiting estate agents, arranging viewings, making offers, surveys, moving companies, and, if you have children, moving them to new schools, are just some […]

As the weather gets warmer many of us think that the Summer is the ideal time to do home improvements. Whether you are consider a large project like installing a new kitchen or bathroom or a smaller project like decorating the dining room it’s important to consider all aspects of the job before you start […]

Throughout the lifetime of occupying a house, there will be many periods – and many reasons – for you to want to create extra space in the home. One of the big dilemmas of these situations is what to do with belongings and items that can no longer be housed in the property, but you […]