3 easy ways to make cash by decluttering

Having a good clear-out can reap rewards if you sell the items you don’t need anymore. Plus you’ll make more space in your home, too. It’s a win-win situation!

- REBECCA GAMBLE.

DID YOU KNOW?

We’re known as a nation of tea-drinkers but we’re wasting a serious amount of energy when we’re making a cuppa, according to research by Utilita. On average Brits boil twice the amount of water needed each time.

HAVE YOU HEARD?

One in five homeowners admit to keeping a spare key in their garden, under a doormat or flower pot, research by Admiral found. However, the insurer is warning that not only does keeping keys outside make it easier for burglars to break in, if a burglar uses a key when gaining entry to your home, you may find you’re not insured for any losses.

IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK…

GET FREEBIES

A new app has been launched to help parents get free toys, books and clothes for their kids. YoungPlanet (youngplanet.com) lets people list unwanted items they’d like to give to others locally. The app launched in London but will be rolled out across the UK this year. (Free, Android/IOS)

1 Sell your old devices