Green and Tidy

Helping people with WAY too much stuff, declutter and create homes they love

September 6, 2011
by Rachel
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Be careful what you wish for

If you’re not yet part of the Green and Tidy community, sign up here (and get a free decluttering masterclass as a bonus). Regular readers of this blog may remember that a few weeks ago I was wishing I had a clutter mountain so I could experience the uplifting sense of achievement and freedom that clearing it would give me….

July 21, 2011
by Rachel
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How am I supposed to know what to DO with it?! Part 2: From batteries to furniture

Last week Next Starfish published the first in a series of three guest blogs from me on how to move on unwanted clutter in the most eco-friendly way. Part 2 is available now. So, click here for suggestions for ways to move on all sorts of items, from batteries to furniture. Next week, the final part in the series will…

July 14, 2011
by Rachel
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How am I supposed to know what to DO with it?! (Part 1)

Clients often tell me that not knowing the best ways to dispose of their stuff is a barrier to them decluttering. They want to declutter but they haven’t got time to research the most eco-friendly ways to move things on. And they can’t bear simply to dump stuff they know other people could use. So I researched ways to move…

June 27, 2011
by Rachel
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Decluttering magazines and jewellery

I usually recommend that clients work on areas of their house rather than types of clutter, as fully decluttering an area enables them to see the progress they’re making more clearly. However, if someone knows that they have a lot of a specific type of clutter, it can help to bring it all together from various places in the house,…

June 23, 2011
by Rachel
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Freecycle ‘wanted’ posts work

I know some Freecyclers don’t like Wanted ads. As I’ve said before though, I’m a fan. Not only have I got some great stuff through posting Wanted ads, I love how Wanted ads prompt me to move stuff on. I’ve got a Freecycler coming today to pick up a digital, cordless telephone with answering machine. I got rid of my…