Get an extra 15% off everything at Homebase with code DISCOUNT15

For two days, Friday 27th August and Saturday 28th August the offer will be available to ALL customers in store and online. On the 29th and 30th the discount will only be available online.

These are the top offers on now:

Up to Half Price on selected Bathroom Accessories

30% off Bathrooms & Shower Enclosures

Up to half price on selected furniture

Up to 1/3 off selected flooring

Up to 1/3 off selected Tiling

Up to 20% Off selected Mowers, Garden Vacs, Shredders and Chainsaws

Up to 25% off selected Pressure Washers

Up to £100 Off selected sheds and outdoor building

Save 25% off selected power tools

20% Off selected Plastic Storage

Up to 1/2 price on Selected Lighting

1/3 off Hygena Kitchens (excluding clearance range)

Below are all the best summer deals from Argos and the newest voucher codes.

Our best end of summer deals – Must end 7^th September

Save 20% on ALL Samsung TVs

Save up to half price on all mattresses, Dining, Beds and Upholstery

Save up to 25% on activity toys

Laptops from £199.99

Only £449.99 – Acer Aspire New Intel ® PentiumTM Dual Core P6000 with 1 year Norton Internet Security and Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Student

Save up to half price on cameras

Save up to 20% on all refrigeration

Save up to half price on all treadmills cross trainers, cycles and rowers

Great Deals on Nursery

Save up to 25% on pushchairs

Save up to half price on car seats

New Xbox 4GB Console £139.99 Out Now + get any XBOX top 10 software half price when you buy the console

Argos Entertainment

Cheap Cheer Ups with 3 for £10 on selected DVDs and CDs

Make tonight your movie night with DVDs up to 60% off

Summer Anthems from £2.97

Voucher codes

Spend £20 or more on a single item of jewellery or any watch and receive a gift voucher worth £5
(25^th – 31^st August)

Save 15% on Nintendo Wii and DSi pre-order games with code NINT15
(25^th – 31^st August)

20% off ALL female laser hair removal with code LASER20
(25^th August – 31^st August)

I’ve been inspired a lot by the personal finance bloggers I read lately. At the moment I’m looking at you, Holly, because your 100 Items Declutter is EXACTLY what I need.

I did a life-changingly thorough clear-out when I moved to London nearly two years ago and a fairly decent sort-through when E and I moved in together in February but now I find myself surrounded by clutter and lots of, well, things. Especially since coming home from BlogHer, where I was lucky enough to receive piles of freebies. Literally. Piles.

When we get cluttered I get anxious. I feel I can’t sit and relax, I can’t work on this blog, I can’t start up a new sewing project. This weekend is our first weekend free of visitors, travel, work, weddings, etc. in months so I’m determined to get us sorted. Our place has odd storage spaces and I need to make them work. And get rid of what doesn’t work.

I once saw an Oprah in which Suze Orman declared that people in debt have messy homes. And I don’t want to be those people! When I look around at piles of magazines, toys, computer wires, shoes, misc skincare products, I feel out of control and it’s not pretty.

So Friday is here and the weekend is looking wide open for a decluttering mission. Here’s to a productive weekend!

Well what do you know – it’s National Allotments Week! The event runs from 9 – 16 August and is put on by the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners.

I discovered this somewhere around the blogs so I went to check it out yesterday. I quite fancy the idea of an allotment. We moved into a flat in February with no outdoor space whatsoever and although we’ve attempted growing some herbs and chilies in our kitchen, it’s just not the same as having a proper garden. I’d really like to try growing veg! Plus kids just naturally seem to love gardening and it is so valuable for them to see where food comes from.

So, excited by National Allotments Week, I promptly got on the intrawebs and found my nearest allotments which are in a fancy part of Hampstead. They are surprisingly budget-friendly and I asked to be put on the waiting list (they all have a waiting list, wouldn’t you know). But then I got a sad note saying they’d actually completely closed even the waiting list earlier this year because 40 people were waiting. The next closest allotments, in the next borough over, have waitlists too but I admit I’ve become a bit demotivated.

However, dreaming of my very own patch of land in London and growing my own fruit and veg like some sort of domestic goddess got me inspired enough to do the next best thing and sign up for Abel & Cole’s weekly fruit & veg box deliveries. I’ve heard they are very good. I’m just hoping I didn’t get us in over our heads with the £15.95 box – that’s seven seasonal vegetables with potatoes and three fruits every week!

If you’re keen to sign up with Abel & Cole, I searched high and low for a voucher code but came up empty handed. They do promise that if you order a weekly box of summer fruit & veg you’ll automatically get the fourth free.

As for National Allotments Week, the idea is to “to promote the awareness and availability of allotments both locally and nationally and to show the public and the local authorities the strength of support and interest for the heritage of allotment culture.” Unfortunately I can’t see any actual events or activities listed on the site.

Do YOU have an allotment or a proper garden? Soooo jealous!

To help you cope with the scorching weather Sainsbury’s are offering a great range of summer products.

Dyson Air Multiplier 10 inch Desk Fan - £169.99

Family Pool – £17.99

Budweiser Drinks Chiller – £89.99

Fridgemaster 30cm Desk Fan – £13.49

Tu Stainless Steel Wine Cooler – £15.00

Polar Gear Chest Cooler Black - £9.00

Guest post by Drew Davies at Big Yellow Self Storage

Space is never more at a premium than when a baby is on the way, but most of us hoard our belongings so de-cluttering to make room for the new addition to the family can feel like a Herculean task. Putting your things in self storage can help create that much needed space without throwing things out you might need later. And by following these storage tips, you’ll have a clutter free home in no time.

Size is everything

First up, make a list of the items and then group them according to how you will organise them. Start by identifying items that will be packed in boxes and stacked, then prioritise boxed items you will want to access most frequently.

Divide by fragility or weight, as heavier (make sure you have someone to do the heavy lifting if you’re expecting), sturdier items should be stored on the bottom of stacked items with fragile items on top. Then consider awkwardly-sized items that won’t stack well, including how often you will need to use them, and how heavy they are.

Storing Books

Books can be surprisingly heavy if too many of them are stacked together so the best way to pack these is to use small boxes for efficient use of the self storage space. Stack smaller books over larger books and make sure that they’re arranged horizontally (never vertically) because it can damage the spine.

Storing Clothing

Clothing should be stored in wardrobe boxes, on hangers, to retain their original shapes. Keep out of season clothes accessible, as you may need to store your clothing for longer than anticipated. Finally, place some moth balls inside the boxes where you store your clothes to prevent any damage.

Storing Mattresses

If you’re turning your spare bedroom into a nursery, you may want to store a mattress or two. Wrap your mattresses in the special bags available at most supermarkets and DIY stores. These not only prevent them from losing shape but protect them from absorbing moisture as well. If you store it for longer than a year, change the plastic covering once annually.

Writing on All Sides

Write down what each box contains and to what kind of room it belongs. Don’t just write it on one side, as sometimes it may be stacked in such a way that your label will be hidden from view.

And there you have it – everything packed up and stored!

Ikea is having a massive sale with up to 75% off until 18 July.

Here are some of the top offers on!

B&Q are offering Free delivery on all B&Q home delivery products and B&Q NextDay products as of Friday the 2nd July until Monday the 5th.

They also have a great sale on with up to 30% off selected garden furniture & barbecues. Here are the top offers:

B&Q New York 3 Burner Gas Barbecue with Side Burner
Now £160.76
Was £229.98
Save £69.22

- Pack Contents: Barbecue, hood, grill, side shelf, wheels, hose and regulator
- Porcelain Coated grill for easy maintenance and to help prevent rust
- Folding side shelf
- Warming Rack – great for keeping food and rolls warm

B&Q Westpoint 2 Burner Gas Barbecue
Now £99.00
Was £179.98
Save £80.98

- Pack Contents: Barbecue, hood, grill and griddle, side shelves, wheels, hose and regulator
- Cast Iron Grill to help hold the heat
- Griddle Included – a great aid when hosting large Summer parties
- Bottom shelf and front skirt
- Warming Rack – great for keeping food and rolls warm

B&Q Laguna 2 Burner Gas Barbecue with Side Burner
Now £66.39
Was £94.98
Save £28.59

- Pack Contents: Barbecue, hood, grill, side shelf, wheels, hose and regulator
- Chrome Plated Grill for a great look
- Bottom shelf and front skirt
- Warming Rack – great for keeping food and rolls warm
- Domed Hood
- Number of burners: 2

Weber Compact 57cm Charcoal Barbecue
Now £84.88
Was £99.98
Save £15.10

- Materials: Porcelain enamel lid & bowl, triple plated steel cooking grates, aluminium legs and vents
- No Rust Aluminium Vents
- Inner Handle Heat Shield
- Crack Proof all Weather Wheels
- Triple Plated Steel Cooking Grate

The Argos End of Catalogue Sale is on now until 23 July and includes hundreds of half price offers. Here are some of the best!

Save up to ½ price on cameras

Save up to ½ price on garden furniture

TV clearance offers

Argos’ biggest ever furniture sale

Washing machines from £149.99

Save up to 1/3 on nursery

Save up to ½ price on sports & fitness

Save up to ½ price on toys

Save up to ½ price on video games