The Shurgard Blog

Decluttering

2018 – setting the right goals

Ann D. - 08 Jan 2018

Every new year is a fresh start, a time to improve the state of your body and mind. So this year, revitalise your mind and… Read full story

The Lagom way of life: simple Swedish living

Nicola W. - 25 Dec 2017

We embraced the comfy Danish style of Hygge, but what about the new scano-kid Lagom? This Swedish philosophy is becoming the latest movement in lifestyle.… Read full story

Creating More Kitchen Storage

Nicola W. - 04 Dec 2017

Regardless of how big your kitchen is, it can become cluttered really easily. With pots and pans, kitchen gadgets, cutlery and, of course, food, it… Read full story

Buying & selling property

From ‘For Sale’ to ‘Sold’

Nicola W. - 27 Nov 2017

We have seen the UK housing market going crazy for years. House prices soaring and demand for housing being so high, that homes have been… Read full story

What to do with your parents’ beloved china?

Ann D. - 30 Oct 2017

As baby boomers grow older, we are shifting towards an older population. According to the Office for National Statistics, more than half a million people… Read full story

How to prepare for the big move

Ann D. - 02 Oct 2017

Moving to a new place is an exciting adventure. But there’s a lot to do and you want it to run smoothly. Of course you… Read full story

Stylish ways to hide kids toys

Ann D. - 21 Aug 2017

If you have kids, then the sight of messy rooms or even that painful experience of stepping on Lego pieces may be part and parcel… Read full story

Finding a purpose for forgotten furniture

Ann D. - 10 Jul 2017

Do you actively avoid your garage or loft because it’s packed to the rafters and daunting to deal with? Space is so valuable these days,… Read full story

Book Review: Spark Joy by Marie Kondo

Ann D. - 19 Jun 2017

Image source: Marie Kondo Upon reading the opening chapter of de-clutter queen Kondo’s new book you would be forgiven for thinking you knew it all… Read full story

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