Grab a couple of smart storage boxes or box files, and collect up all your guarantees, warranties and user manuals. If they have a tendency to collect in a certain spot in your house, such as the kitchen drawer, it’s probably easiest if you leave your files or boxes in or near this spot too.<\/p>\n
Check through the paperwork before filing it. You may find that you need to fill a form in and post it off for a guarantee to become valid.<\/p>\n
You might also find that you’re being offered a free gift that’s worth having. For example, our coffee machine had a voucher for four really nice coffee cups\/glasses in the box when it arrived – we sent off for them and there were no catches or extra costs, just an excellent freebie.<\/p>\n
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