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#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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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...
How to find the right tradesperson
Choosing the right tradesman to carry out work for you can be a stressful decision that we all face at some point. People are often too trusting when it comes to letting tradespeople into their home. With so many different tradespeople out there with a wide variety of...
10 Creative DIY Garden Furniture Ideas
Looking for an easy way to spruce up your garden this summer? ‘DIY’ usually sounds like a bit of a chore when it comes to doing it yourself. However, these ten ‘handmade’ garden furniture tricks are totally doable projects you’ll wanna steal. They will save you money...
Renovation ideas that won’t break the bank
You might be looking for a bit of inspiration as to how to give your home a new lease of life. Or maybe you're looking to add in a few upgrades before putting your home on the market in order to get the best price possible. Here are ten renovation ideas that will help...