Facebook. Hoarding. Selling and Depression.

My Old Landy · 2026-01-26T17:56:03+0000

MattF said:
I'm attempting to tidy the flat, currently. Wish me luck.

Good luck!

RichardM · 2026-01-26T18:07:03+0000

I'm going to clean up my workbench so I can measure some offsets. Place in the Sun is not for me today!

ukracer · 2026-01-26T18:11:30+0000

ajlelectronics said:
Rubbish expands to fit the available space.

Yeah just look at Reform. lol

rtcosic · 2026-01-26T18:21:37+0000

ajlelectronics said:
Rubbish expands to fit the available space.

We've had this misunderstanding before.

Let us be clear about this:

Gentlemen acquire Treasure.

Women accumulate Junk.

The corollary being:

Treasure requires careful storage.
Junk doesn't.

EtA: @Cato has clearly described both the 5 year rule and the Does this Treasure deserve its Space question.
I have sold lovingly hoarded uncommon car spares on the basis that if I really needed to I could replace them.

I also use the ScrewStation Rule; can I buy this from Screwfix or Toolstation on a Sunday afternoon?
If yes, sell or give away. If not, can I get it the next day on Amazon Prime? If yes, out it goes, if not, I have to undertake mental gymnastics to decide what to do!

MattF · 2026-01-26T18:55:55+0000

rtcosic said:
I also use the ScrewStation Rule; can I buy this from Screwfix or Toolstation on a Sunday afternoon?
If yes, sell or give away. If not, can I get it the next day on Amazon Prime? If yes, out it goes,

That's the best way to think about a lot of stuff. It's fine keeping bits & bobs, just incase, but if they're still readily available & not expensive, bin them & simply buy some more if/when you need them.