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    Decluttering Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide

    January 30, 2025 /

    Decluttering always seems to be a hot topic in January, and I completely understand why. There’s something about a new year that makes us crave a fresh start—clean, organised spaces that help us feel lighter and more in control. Now, I’m not a minimalist by any stretch of the imagination, but in recent years, I’ve made a real effort to declutter our home. In fact, I was forced to when we had to move out for almost two years during our renovations. At the time, we put a lot of our things into storage, but it was only in the last 12 months that we finally tackled clearing it out.…

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