At Boxman we like to think that the best things come in boxes delivered to your door. Fast fading are the days of sending and receiving letters, so for many of us getting something through the letter box, other than something really dull like a bill or an insurance reminder, is a real treat. Enter the subscription box. They’re nothing new, of course (who remembers those book and CD subscriptions of the ’90s?) but just recently we’ve noticed such a phenomenal assortment of interesting and unique offerings, that we felt compelled to share them with you all.
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How NOT to do Father’s Day: an alternative gift guide
It’s Father’s Day on June 19 and if this is proving particularly tricky this year, or if the father in question is particularly well stocked in socks, whisky or the Beatles back catalogue, your friendly team at Boxman have some good, not-actual present ideas for you.
16 lifehack apps for expats in London
Hurrah! You’ve made it to London! Now it’s time to get with the living. With the world seemingly at your doorstep, the hardest part is figuring out how to make the most of it. These websites and apps are great if you’re feeling at a loss. So sit back, take it all in, let someone else take care of the chores, and get exploring this wonderful city.
How to buy art you fall in love with
Regular readers of this blog will know that, here at Boxman, we’re all about better living in small spaces. We’re also very into other websites that help people make what they’ve got go a bit further. One of our favourites is Artfinder – another London startup that helps people decorate their walls with original art, direct from independent artists.
Rent your spare room, make some cash – 5 tips from an expert
Everyone loves a good statistic, don’t they? Here at Boxman, we’re as much a sucker for a stat as the next person. So here are a few that have caught our attention in recent days. Firstly, according to Matt Hutchinson over at Spareroom.co.uk, there are currently around 19 million potential bedrooms unoccupied across the UK. Secondly, new UK flatmates are brought together every three minutes on that same website alone. Thirdly – based on our own research – the average British home puts to waste around £30,000-worth of useable space each year. In short, there’s a lot of unearned income sitting amidst a lot of clutter across a lot of the country!
Moving in together: two people, one flat, no space
Feature image credit: Buzzmove Were you to stumble upon AskMen while scouring the internet for information about moving in with your partner, you’d be left with the impression that it’s only a good idea if you are: a middle-aged man still living at home eager to save some money on your rent and utility bills, or sick of your commute and your boy or girlfriend lives closer to your office.
Last-minute checklist for moving house
Feature image credit: Fine Art America Wouldn’t it be great if moving house involved six months of planning, a colour-coded spread sheet and a label-printing machine? Well, yes. But, like it or not, we live in the real world, which is full of last-minute changes, broken computers and stupidly packed schedules. You might be faced with an unexpected move from rented accommodation or perhaps you’ve been waiting for an age to complete a house purchase that’s suddenly going through – either way, we’ve all been faced with an eleventh-hour house move. And it’s no fun. To help you with your priorities over the next few days/hours/minutes, we’ve put together a handy checklist for moving house. We hope it helps – and good luck!
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:…
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.