When I moved in May ... I asked myself - what have I not used in a year? Because if I haven't used it - I don't need it.

3 car boot load of things went to the rubbish dump / charity organisations.

I focused on one area at a time. Working on the linen cupboard. When that was done I'd work on things in the lounge and so on and so forth.

Things you might need later on for just incase store in boxes where they won't get in the way. Like the rafters of a garage roof. If there is a garage roof. And you can store them in rafters. Out of sight. Out of mind.

Don't get rid of the books irrespective of how frequently you use them. You'll regret it because they sound sentimental. Do you have your own room at your folks place? Buy a cheap book shelf.