Five tips in one this month, as we

Claim back time to declutter

One of the most common excuses I hear is that I'm too busy to declutter. Try the following tips to help carve out precious minutes to bring order and space back to your home.

• Have a TV free day a week. I've started doing this again on a Sunday and it's amazing how relaxing the day is and what I can achieve.
• Get up 10 minutes earlier and sort out a corner of your kitchen while you wait for the kettle to boil.
• Have a newspaper free day. Listen to the news on the radio while you sort things out.
• Cook double quantities and stick them in the freezer. Great when you've had a miserable day.
• Limit yourself to 30 minutes or less on the internet daily.