The new year is in full swing, and many homeowners are getting ready for a big spring clean of their homes. For those of us who have a large amount of clutter or garden waste to remove, it’s a good idea to hire a skip for speed and ease. However, there are various rules and regulations for homeowners to be aware of before using a skip - or face fines of up to £5,000.
Currently, 71% of people claim that cleaning makes them feel happy, but which are the best chores to try for the ultimate satisfaction?
For over 40 years, the phrase ‘tidy home, tidy mind’ has been used, prompting cleaning experts Astonish to team up with Psychologist Barbara Santini , to dig deeper into how decluttering and cleaning can create a positive mental wellbeing.
New research from Audley Group has found that 1.8 million [1] over 55s are actively thinking about downsizing their home earlier as a direct result of the pandemic
25% of over 55s are considering downsizing in the next 12 months, and 54% of over 55s are considering downsizing within the next two years.
53% of over 55s want to live in a property which requires less
Out with the old and in with the new. Decluttering in the new year has become a ritual habit for some families, but as we go through old photo albums, clothes that no longer fit, and childhood toys… we may be sitting on a goldmine and didn’t even know it.
Although toys might not seem likely contenders for items to invest in, if you are able to come across the right ones and keep them...
