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Powys County Times
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Powys County Times
Most ridiculous items people have found in their new homes
Keys and cables with a mystery purpose, food well past its use-by date, single shoes and menus from defunct restaurants are among the most ridiculous items that home movers have uncovered while packing for their new property, a survey has found. Gadgets that are past their prime are also among the most bizarre items that people have unearthed, according to the research for Compare My Move, which commissioned a survey of 2,000 people who have moved house at least once. Three in 10 (28%) people said a bundle of cables that fitted no known device was among their most ridiculous items, while a similar proportion (27%) had taken a mystery key or keys. Nearly a fifth (18%) had found old mobile phones, while one in seven (14%) had a remote control for an unknown device. Around one in 10 (11%) people found birthday cards they had bought years ago, while a similar proportion (10%) uncovered clothing with the tags still on. Nearly one in 10 (9%) found food which had gone past its sell by date, with some saying this was several years old. One in 16 (6%) found a single shoe rather than a pair, while 3% discovered unopened Christmas or birthday gifts and 8% leafed through menus from closed-down restaurants. Unused appliances, such as ice-cream makers or sewing machines, were also highlighted by 6% of home movers, perhaps for hobbies which never got off the ground. And 7% said 'cringeworthy' teenage diaries had been among the most ridiculous items discovered by home movers during their pack. Some discoveries were pleasant; however, as 7% had found misplaced jewellery during their move, according to the survey carried out by OnePoll in May. Recommended Reading House builders may lose land for leaving sites unfinished I'm a first-time buyer - my new build home changed my life Dave Sayce, co-founder of Compare My Move, said: 'It's no surprise to see random leads topping the list of the most baffling items people uncover when packing for a house move. 'We've all opened a drawer and found a tangle of wires we can't match to anything we own – it's a common side effect of modern life. 'Keys with unknown origins and old mobile phones follow close behind, reminding us just how easy it is to lose track of items over the years.' Mr Sayce suggested decluttering before packing and donating or selling unwanted items on.
North Wales Chronicle
26-05-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Most ridiculous items people have found in their new homes
Gadgets that are past their prime are also among the most bizarre items that people have unearthed, according to the research for Compare My Move, which commissioned a survey of 2,000 people who have moved house at least once. Three in 10 (28%) people said a bundle of cables that fitted no known device was among their most ridiculous items, while a similar proportion (27%) had taken a mystery key or keys. Nearly a fifth (18%) had found old mobile phones, while one in seven (14%) had a remote control for an unknown device. Around one in 10 (11%) people found birthday cards they had bought years ago, while a similar proportion (10%) uncovered clothing with the tags still on. Nearly one in 10 (9%) found food which had gone past its sell by date, with some saying this was several years old. One in 16 (6%) found a single shoe rather than a pair, while 3% discovered unopened Christmas or birthday gifts and 8% leafed through menus from closed-down restaurants. Unused appliances, such as ice-cream makers or sewing machines, were also highlighted by 6% of home movers, perhaps for hobbies which never got off the ground. And 7% said 'cringeworthy' teenage diaries had been among the most ridiculous items discovered by home movers during their pack. Some discoveries were pleasant; however, as 7% had found misplaced jewellery during their move, according to the survey carried out by OnePoll in May. Recommended Reading Method's new deep house clean spray transformed my home House builders may lose land for leaving sites unfinished I'm a first-time buyer - my new build home changed my life Dave Sayce, co-founder of Compare My Move, said: 'It's no surprise to see random leads topping the list of the most baffling items people uncover when packing for a house move. 'We've all opened a drawer and found a tangle of wires we can't match to anything we own – it's a common side effect of modern life. 'Keys with unknown origins and old mobile phones follow close behind, reminding us just how easy it is to lose track of items over the years.' Mr Sayce suggested decluttering before packing and donating or selling unwanted items on.
Glasgow Times
26-05-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Most ridiculous items people have found in their new homes
Gadgets that are past their prime are also among the most bizarre items that people have unearthed, according to the research for Compare My Move, which commissioned a survey of 2,000 people who have moved house at least once. Three in 10 (28%) people said a bundle of cables that fitted no known device was among their most ridiculous items, while a similar proportion (27%) had taken a mystery key or keys. Nearly a fifth (18%) had found old mobile phones, while one in seven (14%) had a remote control for an unknown device. Around one in 10 (11%) people found birthday cards they had bought years ago, while a similar proportion (10%) uncovered clothing with the tags still on. Nearly one in 10 (9%) found food which had gone past its sell by date, with some saying this was several years old. One in 16 (6%) found a single shoe rather than a pair, while 3% discovered unopened Christmas or birthday gifts and 8% leafed through menus from closed-down restaurants. Unused appliances, such as ice-cream makers or sewing machines, were also highlighted by 6% of home movers, perhaps for hobbies which never got off the ground. And 7% said 'cringeworthy' teenage diaries had been among the most ridiculous items discovered by home movers during their pack. Some discoveries were pleasant; however, as 7% had found misplaced jewellery during their move, according to the survey carried out by OnePoll in May. Recommended Reading Dave Sayce, co-founder of Compare My Move, said: 'It's no surprise to see random leads topping the list of the most baffling items people uncover when packing for a house move. 'We've all opened a drawer and found a tangle of wires we can't match to anything we own – it's a common side effect of modern life. 'Keys with unknown origins and old mobile phones follow close behind, reminding us just how easy it is to lose track of items over the years.' Mr Sayce suggested decluttering before packing and donating or selling unwanted items on.
The Herald Scotland
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Herald Scotland
Most ridiculous items people have found in their new homes
Three in 10 (28%) people said a bundle of cables that fitted no known device was among their most ridiculous items, while a similar proportion (27%) had taken a mystery key or keys. Nearly a fifth (18%) had found old mobile phones, while one in seven (14%) had a remote control for an unknown device. Around one in 10 (11%) people found birthday cards they had bought years ago, while a similar proportion (10%) uncovered clothing with the tags still on. Nearly one in 10 (9%) found food which had gone past its sell by date, with some saying this was several years old. One in 16 (6%) found a single shoe rather than a pair, while 3% discovered unopened Christmas or birthday gifts and 8% leafed through menus from closed-down restaurants. Unused appliances, such as ice-cream makers or sewing machines, were also highlighted by 6% of home movers, perhaps for hobbies which never got off the ground. And 7% said 'cringeworthy' teenage diaries had been among the most ridiculous items discovered by home movers during their pack. Some discoveries were pleasant; however, as 7% had found misplaced jewellery during their move, according to the survey carried out by OnePoll in May. Recommended Reading Dave Sayce, co-founder of Compare My Move, said: 'It's no surprise to see random leads topping the list of the most baffling items people uncover when packing for a house move. 'We've all opened a drawer and found a tangle of wires we can't match to anything we own – it's a common side effect of modern life. 'Keys with unknown origins and old mobile phones follow close behind, reminding us just how easy it is to lose track of items over the years.' Mr Sayce suggested decluttering before packing and donating or selling unwanted items on.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Smashing new home: Mirrors and crockery ‘most likely to be damaged during moves'
Nearly half (48%) of people have had breakages to items while moving home, a survey has found. The most common number of items damaged during people's total house moves was two, with a fifth (19%) of movers saying this had happened. One in 16 (6%) people said five items or more had been damaged, according to comparison website Compare My Move. Mirrors topped the list of items most likely to have been damaged, with crockery and tables also being common casualties during moves. Nearly two-fifths (37%) of those who had experienced damaged items admitted they could have spent more time packaging their items properly. A third (33%) confessed they were the ones who broke the items, according to the survey of 2,000 people across the UK carried out by OnePoll in April. Three in 10 (30%) people who experienced breakages during a house move claimed the removal service had been responsible. Dave Sayce, co-founder of Compare My Move, said: 'Moving is a huge life event, and unexpected breakages can make it that much more stressful. The good news is that many of these incidents are avoidable with a little planning and the right help.' Here are some tips from Mr Sayce for home movers to keep items protected: 1. Invest in quality packing materials. Strong boxes, bubble wrap, and packing paper make all the difference. Old boxes may seem like a cost saving but they may have lost their strength. 2. Label everything clearly. Mark boxes with 'fragile' or 'this way up' so movers know how to handle them. 3. Use a trusted removal service. Check reviews while comparing services and prices to find the most suitable firm for your move. 4. If possible, disassemble bigger items. Taking apart tables, beds, and shelving may reduce the risk of damage during transport. 5. Take time to pack properly. Rushing leads to breakages. Set aside dedicated time to carefully pack, pad, and secure your belongings. Sign in to access your portfolio
