So here we are again, with just a few weeks until Christmas Day, social engagements booked in for most evenings and, let’s be honest, not many presents purchased. But don’t panic – there’s still time. There’s no need to get yourself into a panicky, sugar-fuelled shopping frenzy on Christmas Eve and end up with bags full of unwanted Christmas gifts. Nobody loves the idea of handing over a multipack of air freshener to their favourite aunt come Christmas Day’s present exchange, or a pair of XXS SpongeBob SquarePants Y-fronts to their brother. Want to know how to avoid any last-minute, awkwardness-inducing present buying? Well, we can help. We asked the nation what’s cluttering up its houses and put together the infographic below, so you’ll at least know what not to buy your friends and family this Christmas. Thinking about getting them this season’s bestseller? Think again. Got your eye on some fancy new togs for them? We wouldn’t recommend it. There’s…
Changing situations
Preparing for a baby: top tips on how to organise your home
Babies may be small, but the space they take up is not. From cribs and clothes to feeding equipment and travel essentials, it’s amazing just how much stuff you’ll need to buy for your little one. So that your home isn’t overrun with nappies, bottles and babygros before he or she has even arrived, be sure to have a good old clear-out of every room and put what you don’t need in storage. You’ll appreciate every spare bit of space you can find – trust us. Here’s what we recommend you hold on to when you’re preparing for a baby, and what you could probably do without. And anyway, as we always say: it’s not goodbye – it’s see you later. Check out the Boxman home page for a little more information on how we can help you get your home ready for your little one. See also… Moving in together:…
How to organise your winter clothing
The air’s turning cold, the days are getting shorter, and the Christmas ads are already under way, all of which can mean only one thing: autumn has slipped quietly past and winter’s already taking hold. And while it’s a massive relief that we don’t have to hear the words ‘bikini body’ for at least another eight months, we do have to think about putting our summer clothes away and making space for all the padded jackets and oversized winter clothing. In this quick guide, we’ve put together some winter wardrobe organisation hints and tips to help you make the most of your space and cut the clothing clutter. Say goodbye to summer Sorry for the depressing title, but facts are facts. Unless you’re hopping off to Thailand for two weeks of winter sun – in which case our sympathy is seriously limited – you’re not going to need those linen…
Tips for downsizing: a handy guide
There’s a myth that downsizing is just for empty nesters, rattling around a family home that’s too big to live in comfortably and too expensive to run. But moving into a smaller space can happen at any time of life: from your packed bedroom to your student digs, your uni room to your first flat, or from the countryside to the city. And there’s a lot to think about - do I really need that broken toaster that’s been in the loft for seven years? Will I ever use that penny-farthing I bought from that weird-looking bloke at the village fete? - and it can seem like too big a task to tackle. Well, fear ye not - we’ve put together a handy guide to downsizing to help make the process as smooth and as simple as possible. 1. Find your new home Clearly, this is the best part. Browsing the internet…
10 London flats a gerbil couldn’t live in
The London property market has been making the headlines for decades, causing comfortable home counties couples to guffaw into their Sunday papers, while hopeful first-time buyers in the capital cry into their tap waters.
Packing your university essentials? Here’s what you won’t need…
There are tons of articles on the web listing things you’ll need to take with you to university. Here at The Box Room, however, we’re more interested in helping you make more of the space you’ll be living in. Whether you’re going to uni from your parents’ house, or from your own place as a mature student, there are plenty of things you’ll want to take but could probably do without. So here are the things we think you can put into storage while you’re away, safe in the knowledge that they’ll be waiting for you when you get back. It’s not goodbye – it’s see you later.