5 Home life resolutions for a calmer 2019


Our houses are our sanctuaries - so any New Year goals must surely start there


TIP ONE Have a ‘one in, one out’ rule No, we’re not suggesting turning your lounge into a nightclub or opening a glitzy speakeasy in the basement (although that would be cool). Tis is about getting ruthless with how much ‘stuff’ you let into your home. Tere’s nothing wrong with enjoying lovely things - but if you are dedicated to the idea of living in a less wasteful world and clutter drives you crazy, it helps to have some strategies in place. Rather than mindlessly buying new things, take time to regularly assess what’s already in your wardrobe/ stuffed in drawers and cabinets/on your shelves. Could adopting a ‘one in, one


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out’ rule encourage you to think about new purchases a little more, and make for a calmer, more orderly space? We’re less likely to make unnecessary impulse buys that way, plus we can keep in the habit of passing on things we no longer want or use, to somebody who will appreciate them. Good karma and less mess - double win!


TIP TWO Prioritise good ventilation Mould and damp and ‘Toxic Home Syndrome’ are genuine health concerns that can sometimes be very serious, ranging from niggling coughs and headaches, to conditions like asthma and lung diseases. It’s basically about


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