Friday, April 22nd, 2011
Becoming a minimalist at home can help you to reduce stress as there is much less clutter, mess and your home will be much easier to clean. Becoming a minimalist isn’t about giving up the things that you need, it’s about keeping only the essentials in your home to live comfortably.
It can help you save space, time and money because you won’t be spending on unnecessary items. Here are some top tips to help you become a minimalist at home.
The main element of becoming a minimalist is removing all of the items that you don’t need around your home. You will need to be ruthless and let go of the items that will cause clutter and mess. Start with your wardrobe as many people allow clothing to pile up in their closets and it can get even worse if nothing is done about it.
Your furniture in each room should serve a specific purpose and if you have any items that you don’t use, remove them. The less furniture you have the better! This doesn’t mean you need to be less comfortable, just make use of the furniture you have.
Go around the rooms in your house and check your belongings and ask yourself whether you could live without the items you find. If you say yes, then you can get rid of them or move them into one of our storage rooms if you can’t bring yourself to get rid of them permanently. Anything you find placed on floors other than furniture should be removed as you shouldn’t store anything on the floors of your home.
We often allow things to take up space in our cabinets and drawers but you should get rid of anything you don’t need. Make use of the space created by keeping items out of sight from around your home that you want to keep.
To have a minimalist home, everything will need to have its own place all of the time. If you’re not sure where something belongs then give it a home and make sure it returns here when you clean.
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
We’re giving you the chance to win the new Motorola Xoom tablet, the first to be built with Google’s Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system. The tablet is filled with great features including a 1290×800 pixel widescreen and comes with a 5-megapixel front facing camera and a 2-megapixel camera on the back that allows you to record in HD. With 32GB of memory you’ll have plenty of space to store all of your music, movies and recorded video.
To be in with a chance of winning this great prize in our giveaway all you need to do is answer the following question on the Big Yellow Facebook Page.
What product did Motorola become most famous for?
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Monday, April 18th, 2011
De-cluttering can help relieve stress and create a fresh start in your home. It’s hard to relax in a disorganised home and once you start clearing the clutter you will be surprised how much bigger your home really is. It should be a stress free environment and with a little effort you can help clear the clutter.
Start small by tackling one room at a time and designate three boxes labelled charity, rubbish and storage. As you complete each room you can go through the boxes by donating and throwing away any items that you no longer want or storing the items that you want to keep but can’t find a home for.
Before you buy new items for your home, ask yourself if you really need them and consider what you already have in your home. This will help you keep your possessions and clutter in check.
Setting aside time to declutter regularly is important as you will ensure that it doesn’t build up around your home. Whether you choose a free weekend to tackle the clutter or by simply taking 15 minutes each day, it’s important to include it in your schedule.
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011
It’s great to overhaul and organise your wardrobe during this time of year as part of your Spring cleaning and by getting your wardrobe ready for the summer you can ensure that winter items aren’t taking up valuable storage space. Here are some top tips to spring clean your wardrobe.
First of all, clear out any winter jumpers and jackets to make space for summer clothing as you won’t need these again until Autumn. If you have space underneath your bed you can place them in airtight plastic boxes or in vacuum space bags to make sure that they stay in good condition. Alternatively if you’re short on space you could place them in one of our self storage rooms.
If you’re finding clothes that you haven’t worn in a while, be ruthless especially if you have a small wardrobe and donate to charity or give to someone else who you think might be interested.
Once you have sorted what stays and what should be stored, you can keep your wardrobe free from clutter by organising your clothes by category. Keeping shirts, dresses and jackets together will make it easier for you to find what you want later.
If you’re in need of storage items including vacuum space bags or want to find out how you can benefit from self storage visit www.bigyellow.co.uk to get started.
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Monday, April 11th, 2011
Did you know that you can use white vinegar for spring cleaning on just about any household item? You can buy many types of vinegar from your local supermarket but for cleaning purposes make sure you use white vinegar. It’s a safe, non-toxic and affordable alternative to clean your home rather than using commercial cleaning products that can be hazardous to the environment.
Vinegar will cut through the greasy dirt that forms on your oven by simply dampening a paper towel and wiping. It can also be used as a deodoriser and clear the air in your home by simply placing a bowl of vinegar in the middle of the room. White vinegar is a great cleaning solution however it is a mild acid and shouldn’t be used on items such as crystal, marble or stone surfaces.
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Monday, March 21st, 2011
Not only is Spring cleaning and going green good for the environment but it can also save you money as natural products can work just as well for cleaning and they don’t carry the harmful effects. Here are some top tips that will help you save money and go green while cleaning this Spring.
There are many cleaning remedies that you can use at home such as sprinkling baking soda over your carpet before vacuuming and you can mix it with water to make a strong natural paste for removing difficult stains on hard surfaces.
Another option is to use a mixture of white vinegar with water which is an environmentally safe, natural solution for your cleaning needs that can be used instead of using harmful chemicals. It’s a natural odour absorber and neutraliser which can be used to clean everything from floors, sinks, bathrooms, kitchens and you’ll be impressed with the results.
Instead of buying sponges, paper towels and cleaning wipes you can use old clothes as cleaning rags. By tearing them to use for rags you will be creating space in your wardrobe while saving money, recycling and going green.
In addition you could buy a few houseplants to put around your home that will not only filter the air indoors but you’ll be making your home go green for Spring and many months to come.
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Friday, March 4th, 2011
At this time of year the majority of people are happy that the cold and dark nights of Winter have passed and are looking forward to a long Summer. Not only is it a great time to feel refreshed but it’s also a time of year when you can refresh your house. The hardest part is finding the motivation to actually make it happen.
Spring cleaning can seem a major task, but it needs to be done. Starting with a fresh, clean and organised home will make everyone at home feel much better and ensures a healthy environment.
Before you make a start, choose one small area or room that you that you want to accomplish first. Choosing a high traffic area in your home to begin with will increase your motivation because you will be able to notice the result immediately.
As you make your way through areas of your home you can decide what belongings you want to keep, throw away, donate or place in storage. Make sure you only keep what you use and only store what you really want to keep.
At the end of the day you can sort these items by putting them in the correct place, throwing them away or by getting them ready for storage. You can then start fresh with the next area of the home.
By repeating this process in all the rooms in your house you will be to declutter one step at a time and really see the results as you go along. To find out how you can benefit from self storage to help you get organised around the home after the spring clean, visit our Quote and Reserve Online page to get started.
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Your living room is meant to be the place in your home where your friends and family gather but if the space is cluttered then it may drive people away. Your living room doesn’t have to be a collection of clutter and keeping it clear shouldn’t feel like a chore that you just want to avoid. Here are some top tips that will help you reclaim the space in your living room.
Clothes that belong in a wardrobe or a jacket that needs to be hung up before you use it next should be placed in the correct space. Items that don’t belong in your living room shouldn’t be kept there.
If all of your possessions don’t have a home then they will always be out of place. Find a space where cluttered items can be kept. Remember to store items where they will be used as it’s easier to put things in place if you don’t have to run around your house putting them all back.
Keeping your decorative items in check is a must, as too many will make your living room look cluttered and disorganised. Only use decorations that you really find inspiring and can add to the atmosphere of the room.
Getting in a routine of clearing clutter once per week will mean that it will never build up. By putting any kitchen items, toys or clothing back where they belong you will make the room more inviting for the next day.
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Monday, February 21st, 2011
Did you know that we’re not the only ones that suffer from too much clutter around the home? Even former Friends star Jennifer Aniston is selling her Beverley Hills mansion because she is desperate to de-clutter. The house has been placed on the market for an incredible £26million as she looks to simplify and clear the clutter. However, there are many solutions to help solve clutter and get organised in your home without having to move.
Your living space should only have items that are used on a regular basis as all the other items can be stored elsewhere. Ensure all of your items are sorted before you place them in the storage areas around your home as this will prevent clutter being moved from one area to another and for the items that you can’t find a space for you could consider putting them in storage.
You can view the article where Jennifer discusses the clutter in her home here.
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
There are many advantages of living in a small flat or an apartment but if you don’t maximise your storage space it can quickly become cluttered. Here are some top tips to help you reclaim your space and ensure the storage available is used effectively.
The living room is often the most used area of an apartment which means it’s the area which can become cluttered the quickest. Having coffee tables with drawers offers additional storage space for smaller items and small decorative baskets are a good way to store remote controls in one place.
Maximising the storage space in kitchens can be tricky as there a lot of small items within a confined area. Cereal and boxed items can be stored in smaller plastic storage containers to save space and stacking canned items takes up less room in cabinets.
Using the space under a bed is a must for organising and storing in a small bedroom. It’s a useful area that can be used to store seasonal items such as clothes, blankets and shoes in storage containers.
Being creative in a small bathroom is essential. Use the back of your bathroom door and if your bathroom has a small closet, use the back of that as well. There are many storage items that are made especially to hang over the door and come in a range of different sizes.
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