I’ve been living in the same home for 20 years. It’s a smallish home but on a rambling block with a massive garage … that I’m embarrassed to say is too full to fit a vehicle.

When you have space to keep things, most people do. Well I do. But with three of my four children gone, I’m feeling as if it’s time to start shedding all those bits and pieces – to make life easier for when you have to downsize.

I’ve sold or given away a number of bigger items, like the cast iron bed that hadn’t been used for 10 years, but I’m finding it difficult to dig deeper. And my hoarding husband is not helping.

Do you have any tips on how to declutter? How did you go about the task?