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10 Best Ways to Add Color to Your Home Décor
Neutrals are definitely in fashion, but without a little colour in your home, they can seem drab and boring. The good news is that you can have that stylish neutral colour scheme and perk it up with colourful accents. Here are the ten best ways to liven up your living...
Meet the Friday-Ad upcycler!
Meet Debby Enness, a loyal fan of Friday Ad, and a regular reader who has used her eye for discovering potential 'gems' to her advantage. I have recycled many things from Friday-Ad over the years. I hate to see things go to waste so I like to reuse things as much as...
What To Do With An Old Computer
Is your home computer on its way out?.. It is highly likely at some point in our lives, we will begin to see our laptop or computer slowing down, struggling or no longer able to perform to its intended task. Perhaps we will be swept away and motivated by the latest...
#SecondHandSeptember How you can join in…!
What is #SecondHandSeptember? Second Hand September is a campaign, organised by the charity Oxfam, which aims to raise awareness and reduce the environmental impact of throwaway or “fast” fashion. In the UK alone, 11 million items of clothing end up in landfill EVERY...
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Are you an expert in your area or have a passion for something and want to share your stories with Friday-Ads growing community? We Are Looking For Blog Contributors! Are you wanting to share advice or stories to Friday-Ads growing local and global community? Why not...
Join Glastonbury stars in their stand against ‘throwaway fashion’
Stars such as Lewis Capaldi and Kylie Minogue are among the Glastonbury artists that have decided to donate their clothes to Oxfam as part of an anti wastage campaign.Support against climate change was the primary theme at this years 'Glastonbury Festival' which took...
How to make a 4-6 seater dining table from reclaimed scaffold boards
Hi Guys! Want to start experimenting with Upcycling? Reclaimed scaffold boards are perfect for upcycling into a variety of items including tables, benches, shelving, garden planters and outdoor furniture. Not only this but they can be used for wall cladding, flooring...
What is Upcycling & 3 Easy Projects to Start With
The official definition of 'upcycling' is: ‘Reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original.’ Simple enough. Except ‘value’ is a pretty subjective term. And reuse can mean a whole host of...
The top 12 second hand items revealed
With economic and environmental concerns now high on everyone’s agenda, the second-hand retail market is booming. Whether you’re a keen bargain-hunter or looking to turn your unused items into extra cash, read on to discover the 12 Most Popular Second-hand Items so...