Before you move you may want to take the time to get rid of some of your stuff. It's easy to collect a lot of things over the years and a lot of it ends up gathering dust, so why take it with you to your new home? Have a look at our decluttering tipsfor some ideas and advice on how you can go about sorting the wheat from the chaff. It's tempting to toss anything and everything into boxes when moving. But there are quite a few items that should never go in a moving box, including:

Start with your heaviest glasses first and wrap each individually in bubble wrap or with recycled heavy paperAs every home is different, we have created home removal kits for homes of all shapes and sizes. Finding the right boxes for moving home can be stressful, however, by investing in the right moving kit for your home, you will not be left in the lurch by running out of space. Water. As far as water is concerned, there are two specific combinations that are proven to be rather detrimental for plants – hot and dry (summer) and cold and wet (winter). If you are moving house in the summer, water the plants you are taking with you on the morning of moving day and wait for the excess water to evaporate or drain away before you load them into your vehicle. If you are forced to do a winter residential move, then don’t water your plants in the last 2 or 3 days before the big day so that they, including their soil, are relatively dry before you hit the road.

The many varieties of mattress bags means that you are sure to find one that is right for your mattress and budget, for example, mattress bags with handles for easy manoeuvring; plastic mattress bags for moving and protection against damp; and vacuum sealed mattress bags which are especially suitable for memory foam mattresses.Weekend kit: Include all the stuff you would need if you left town for a few days including clothing, toiletries, and medications. Investing in mattress covers for moving house will help keep your mattresses clean and dry during your move. They are simply to attach and remove, meaning you can easily get a good night’s sleep on the first night in your new home. What are the best mattress bags for storage?