Summer is, of course, the perfect time to head away to wherever it is that makes you happy. Some people go away to escape work for a few days, some go to chill out and some even go for work purposes (ouch). Unfortunately, on the other side of the coin are thieves – for whom you being away on holiday presents a massive opportunity. According to the Office for National Statistics, every year over £4

Helping your children move on to the next stage of their life is a strange time, one full of many different emotions and new experiences. One experience you probably weren’t expecting, however, is the mountain of stuff they leave for you to deal with – especially if you thought you were going to get to use their vacated space for a new walk-in wardrobe! “Crowded Nest” Syndrome is becoming increasingly common. A recent survey from

Moving in with a partner is a very special time, but it also has the possibility of bringing stress and tension. We at Spaces and Places want to share our top tips for moving in with your partner to make sure that the transition happens as smoothly as possible. Evaluate Both you and your partner are likely to be moving in together from different houses and with two people moving into one home, it means

It’s that time of the year again. Students across the country are finishing their year’s hard work and are preparing to enjoy the summer. With so much going on, storage can often be low on your to-do lists, but we at Spaces and Places want to show you why it’s more important than you might think. 1) You Have More Stuff Than You Think (and your parents don’t want it clogging up their house!) It’s

If you’re feeling like refreshing your home this summer, then we’ve got just the thing for you! Interior design is ever-changing and can be hard to keep up with, but this summer’s hottest interior design trends are embracing the art of minimalism. This makes them a lot easier to follow and much more kind on the purse strings. Find out how you can breathe new life into your home this summer with three interior design

Clutter, everybody has it. Whether the kitchen table is turning into your own personal filing cabinet or that one chair in your bedroom is becoming a halfway house for clean clothes, bedding, or towels you haven’t quite gotten around to putting away yet. A little clutter in the home is natural and can often be resolved by slapping yourself on the wrist and setting aside some tidy up time. But what happens when the clutter

Selling products online is a great way to make money from the comfort of your own home and many people find it to be a profitable career. There are many different ways to be an online entrepreneur, whether you’re making your own arts crafts and selling them on Etsy or upcycling items you’ve found in charity shops and auctioning them off on eBay. As their businesses take off and the orders pour in, many online

Whether you’re moving to a new house, decluttering your home, storing valuables, or finding a home for important documents, self-storage is a simple and cost-effective solution for all your extra space needs. Make sure you’re using these self-storage efficiency tips to ensure you’re getting the most out of your space. Plan Ahead Proper planning will make your self-storage efficient and profitable. We recommend using labelled boxes to package similar items together for easy access and

It’s true! As a business owner or office manager it won’t shock you to hear that having to search through piles upon piles of paperwork for one elusive scrap is a massive waste of time and resources. We understand that sometimes you need to keep old documents handy, just in case, but many business owners never stop to consider alternative storage solutions that could revolutionise the way their companies work. How Clutter Impacts Your Business:

Decluttering, no one wants to do it but there often comes a time when we realise just how cluttered our homes have become. Maybe your home is full of sentimental items that you have no use for but can’t bear to let go of, or things you use infrequently but just enough that you aren’t prepared to throw them out? Many people simply live with this clutter instead of considering the alternatives and this is

The first day of spring has hit which means it’s traditionally the time of year when our homes have a thorough deep clean. However the spring clean shouldn’t just stop at your home, as your office also needs to be rid of clutter and clean and tidy in order for your productivity at work to remain high. Spring cleaning is an excellent opportunity to have a good sort out and get rid of all those

As we approach April, we also approach National Home Improvement Month. The aim is to encourage people in Britain to love the home that they live in by picking up a paint roller, screwdriver or lawnmower and improve their home. Whether it be a small DIY job or a larger-scale project, you must first declutter your home before you make any home improvements as you will be able to notice which improvements or repairs need fixing.