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Series 5: 2. Carting Off the Clutter

The Brearly-Baird family call on Stacey and the gang to help them transform their cluttered three-bedroom home. The couple met over 15 years ago when Ben was on weekend leave from the navy but are now settled in Leeds with their five-year-old daughter Charlotte. Both Ben and Lynda feel responsible for the clutter within the home. Ben, a self-employed electrician, has let his work tools take over the huge garage and kitchen, and Lynda’s self-confessed shopping habit means some rooms in the house are now completely consumed by clutter. Stacey challenges the family to let go of over half their belongings, paving the way for a beautifully reorganised and functional space.\n\nWith Stacey’s guidance, the family strip every item from their home, unveiling the hidden potential beneath the chaos. The packing process is emotional as we learn more about the family behind the clutter. Mum Lynda, who has been diagnosed with incurable breast cancer, feels the house is robbing them of precious time together, so it’s time to make a positive change for her family. \n\nOnce packed up, the family’s possessions are displayed in a vast warehouse - an awe-inspiring art installation of their lives, including 53 tool boxes, 619 pieces of wood and 51 bottles of shampoo. With Ben struggling to part with his huge collection of tools, Stacey calls in reinforcements in the guise of Rob, but will he help or hinder the process? Among the mountains of belongings, emotional moments unfold, including Lynda sharing the memory box she is creating for Charlotte and reflecting on her cancer diagnosis.\n\nOnce the most-treasured items are selected, Stacey and the team face the challenge of turning the house into the perfect home for the Brearly-Bairds. Carpenter Rob creates a magical mermaid-themed bedroom for Charlotte, complete with a custom-made reading nook. The gang is joined by Stacey’s sister Jemma, who helps organise both the house and newly decluttered garage. Meanwhile, Iwan tackles a thorough spring clean from top to bottom.\n\nIt’s a race against time as the team work tirelessly to transform the house into a practical and stylish home, ready for the family’s return. Will Stacey and her team’s efforts to declutter, organise and upcycle create the peaceful, organised haven the Brearly-Bairds dream of?

Source: BBC 2