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Top Tips for an Autumn Declutter
Most people think that spring is the best time for a declutter, with many people opting to have a clear out so they can combine it with a good old-fashioned spring clean. However, in many ways, early autumn is just as good a time – particularly now that the school holidays ae over.
Hamiltons Removals offer a wide range of packing materials to customers in Norfolk, Suffolk and across East Anglia, and we have now brought out three different ranges that are ideal for those considering having a domestic clearout. Here are some of the items which ought to be prime candidates for an autumn declutter.
Select the School Stuff
Autumn also means the start of the new school year. So why not make sure your child has plenty of room in their wardrobe and desk?
You can start by getting rid of all the old school books they won’t need any more. For example, maybe they have stopped studying that particular subject. The same can be said for their uniforms that don’t fit them any longer. While you are at it, why not get rid of all the old toys that they have probably outgrown as well.
If they won’t do it themselves, point out the financial benefits of selling their old things on eBay or similar sites and what they could potentially do with this money. If they can’t bear to part with a number of items or they want to pass them down to siblings or children of their own, then why not put these into self-storage? That way, extra space is still created, and the beloved items remain safe and can be collected at any time.
Don’t Forget Your Own Clothes
It’s not just school uniforms that may have outlived their usefulness – so might some of yours and your children’s casual summer wear. You can create space in your drawers by getting rid of lighter summer clothing. Swimwear (and other summer sporting gear and equipment) may also be candidates for the autumn declutter.
Past its Sell-By Date?
Go through all your foodstuffs, particularly things that have been pushed to the back of cupboards and forgotten about. It is worth remembering that cosmetics have a limited shelf life as well, so go through the bathroom cabinets and get rid of anything that has expired. In the same vein, cleaning products can also have a limited shelflife
Autumn isn’t exactly the prime party season (there are no summer barbecues or festive parties on the calendar), so now is as good a time as any to have a stocktake and clearout.
Clear Out the Garden
The barbecues themselves can probably be put away for another year, as can garden furniture. There’s fewer hours of sunshine in which to use them, particularly now that the children are back at school and you are back at work. You may also be able to put the lawnmower away for another year, having given the grass its final cut.
Packing Materials from Norfolk-based Hamiltons Removals
Whenever and whatever you want to declutter, Hamiltons Removals are the people to call. We have a range of small, medium and large moving and decluttering kits, so however big your clearout is, we have you covered. These include a number of strong, double-walled boxes, marker pens, tape and bubble wrap.
And if you can’t decide whether to sell or give away something, or maybe you know, as in the case of clothes, etc., you know you will be using again, we offer personal storage for customers across East Anglia.
Our Harleston unit has a range of rooms of different sizes and is suitable for smaller items, while our Aldeby site is ideal for larger items, including boats, caravans and motorbikes, and lawnmowers. Both sites are fully secure with CCTV cameras and are both easily accessible for users and highly secure.
If you would like to know more, contact us on 01379 855203.
Top Tips for Organising a Small Move
One of the fastest-growing sections of the removals market has been the growing trend for small moves. Hamiltons Removal provide a range of packaging supplies from our base in south Norfolk that are suitable for all types of moves – be they commercial, domestic, large or small. Here we look at what constitutes a small move, and our top tips for ensuring it all goes smoothly.
What is a Small Move?
A small move can refer to the distance moved. Sometimes removals companies specify a certain radius or mileage between the two addresses. Sometimes the ‘small’ aspect means you are only moving some of your items or staff – remember this can include commercial as well as household moves.
For students, it may mean moving to a new room or dorm at college or university. In the wider world, it may mean moving to a smaller property such as a flat, apartment, or bedsit, where a lot of the larger items may already be in place.
It may also mean a partial move with some items to be moved later – particularly if there’s no time pressure to complete (such as a first-time buyer who still has somewhere to live in the interim, such as their parents’ home).
Top Tips
Thereare some key pieces of advice that are just as true for small moves as they are for large ones. Firstly it is important to make sure that everything is clearly labelled. By keeping a separate inventory you will always know where everything is and what you still need to do/move. Packing as far in advance as possible will also greatly reduce stress and make it much more likely that when the day of the move comes, it will go smoothly.
Even if the distances travelled and the amount being moved are small, give yourself plenty of time to make the trip between the two addresses. Some things like bad weather or roadworks can eat into your journey time and add extra pressure if you are already running late or your time is limited.
Another important aspect is to get familiar with the moving vehicle you are driving (if you are doing it yourself). You don’t want to damage your prized possessions if you aren’t familiar with the steering and the brakes.
Always make sure you have some essentials to hand (food, drink, teabags and a kettle), and be sure you know where any necessary paperwork is. In the same way, pack an overnight bag as if you were going to a hotel – that way getting ready for bed at the end of the day won’t involve lots of unpacking of suitcases.
There are still plenty of advantages in employing a professional moving company like Hamiltons Removals for a small move. For example, we have professional packers who may be able to help with large, heavy or fragile items, minimising the chances of breakages. At the same time, we also offer extra services like insurance.
Packaging Supplies from Norfolk Moving Company Hamiltons Removals
As part of our services to customers who want to organise some or all of their domestic or commercial moves. You can now order a competitively priced small moving kit and declutter kit from our online shop. This contains 10 medium boxes, five large boxes, two rolls of tape, one pack of 5kg wrapping paper, 20 metres of bubblewrap, two marker pens and three inventory sheets.
If you order it today before 1pm then you will get it delivered the next day. If it’s ordered after 1pm on a Friday will be despatched the following Monday for Tuesday delivery. We also offer medium and large moving and declutter kits, and you can order further packaging materials from our online shop too. If you would like to know more, you can also call us on 01379 855203.