Balancing Christmas cheer with the practicalities of creating extra space for gifts, wrapping, decorations and the mammoth food shop can be a tricky task. And, while having a house full is one of the

Take an inventory of all the storage spaces around your home. Knowing the storage available will make it easier for you to decide where to put things later. Don’t worry about what’s currently occupyin

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Q I’d like to help others this Christmas but my budget is limited. Do you have any tips? A There are lots of ways to help others that don’t involve money. Are there any local charities near you lookin