When is it worth storing furniture for the future Quick takeaway Storing furniture is worth it when a piece would cost more to replace than to keep, carries antique or sentimental value, or will be needed again within a year or two. Solid wood furniture, good-quality beds and sofas, inherited antiques, cots waiting for a… Continue reading When is it worth storing furniture for the future
Best practices for getting the most value from your storage unit Quick takeaway Getting the most value storage unit comes down to three things: choosing the right size so you aren’t paying for space you don’t use, packing it efficiently so every square foot earns its keep, and picking a provider with flexible terms and… Continue reading Best practices for getting the most value from your storage unit
A student’s guide to packing for university year by year Quick takeaway Packing for university changes year on year. In the first year, you’re usually in halls of residence with limited space and possibly a catered kitchen. In second and third year, you’re often in shared houses with more room and longer contracts. This guide… Continue reading A student’s guide to packing for university year by year
What to do if your property purchase chain collapses Quick takeaway If your property chain collapses, act fast and stay calm. Find out exactly which link broke and why, then decide whether to rebuild the chain, sell to a chain-free buyer, or pause and rent. Get your home back on the market the same day… Continue reading What to do if your property purchase chain collapses
How long should a small business retain documents in their archive? Quick takeaway UK businesses must retain most documents for a minimum of six years, though specific periods vary by record type. Tax and VAT records: 6 years from the end of the accounting period. Self-assessment records: 5 years after the 31 January submission deadline.… Continue reading How long should a small business retain documents in their archive?
Here we go again! As we approach the clocks going back in the UK, it’s impossible to ignore the onset of winter. Even if you can’t bear any festive chat until at least mid-November, there’s probably a little piece of your brain wondering if making an early start to festive preparations is actually a good… Continue reading How Early Should You Start Christmas Shopping?
Clearly, it’s an emotional time when your child goes off to University for the first time. You’re probably feeling worried for the future and possibly even bereft at their absence. However, there’s also the plus sides! There will be fewer socks to pick up from the floor and a whole room that’s returned to your… Continue reading What to do with your child’s bedroom when they go to Uni
Have you ever looked into your jam packed wardrobe and thought, “I have nothing to wear”? It’s a common experience, but it points to a bigger problem: our relationship with clothes. The constant pressure to buy new things, keep up with trends, and discard last season’s styles has created the cycle of fast fashion. This… Continue reading Why wardrobe rotation could help you to avoid fast fashion
In life nothing stays the same for long. From moving to a new home to welcoming a child, milestone events can profoundly alter the rhythm of daily life. And periods of change sometimes come hot on the heels of each other. It can be exciting, but also brings challenges, particularly when it comes to managing… Continue reading End of an era: Practical ways to manage life milestones
Packing for a summer holiday should feel like the start of your adventure, not a stressful game of suitcase Tetris. Whether you’re jetting off to sun soaked beaches, exploring the countryside in the UK’s unpredictable conditions, travelling with your family, or heading on an adrenaline filled active holiday, our guide has you covered. After all,… Continue reading Packing for your summer holiday like a pro
