If you’ve got an urge to ‘sort things out’ we’re here to help cheer up a chore. The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and author of The Slow Traveller, Jo Tinsley tackle a bit of spring cleaning, appreciate new life and share some fresh thinking on finding the balance between the comfort of things and clearing out. Plus do you know your laundry labels (honestly more interesting than it sounds) Season 5: Return of the light is supported by Blackdown Shepherd Huts If you are in the UK, you can choose an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here . Editing and music by Arthur Cosslett. THINGS TO MAKE & DO Revamp Your Woollies for Winter https://www.thesimplethings.com/blog/revamp-woollies?rq=mending Homemade Cleaning Wonders https://www.thesimplethings.com/blog/129-homemade-cleaning?rq=spring%20cleaning An excellent toolbox https://www.thesimplethings.com/blog/good-tool-box?rq=spring%20cleaning Conker Laundry Soap https://www.thesimplethings.com/blog/conker-soap?rq=laundry ON THE BLOG In praise of potting sheds Allotment Sheds Easy Eco Switch Ups TO READ Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Grams (Doubleday Books, 2022) Rough Patch by Kathy Slack (Little Brown 2025) TO LISTEN Spring cleaning songs IN THE MARCH ISSUE My Plot: Building a recycled shed Gathering: BYO project party Home economics: Patching and stitching. How to revive jeans, shirts and other wardrobe staples Identifier: Laundry symbols IN THE FEBRUARY ISSUE An ode to the library
