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Meet the man who turned his hobby into a business!

Meet the man who turned his hobby into a business!

Friday-Ad advertiser David Murdoch owns ‘Revamped Lamps’, a small Brighton based business which prides itself on bringing new life and light into forgotten and once loved second hand items. David, who started the business in 2015 tells us how he has been creating...

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Spring Checklist For Your Home

Spring Checklist For Your Home

Spring is a significant period for home maintenance - they don't say ‘spring clean for nothing! It is a particularly good time to focus on sorting out the exterior parts of your house now that the harsh winter is finally behind us, however spring is also a great time...

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How to Rent Out Your House

How to Rent Out Your House

If you’re considering embarking upon the world of property management or becoming a landlord, it might be time to consider whether your first step lies under your very feet. With a bit of know-how, it is possible to turn your home into a money-making property, setting...

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7 Kitchen Tools That You Must Have

7 Kitchen Tools That You Must Have

If you love to cook or have a new kitchen to deck out, you’re probably wondering what kitchen tools to get. Having the right equipment can make all the difference in the kitchen and will help you wow your friends with your culinary creations. Check out our list of the...

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Earn money selling online with a Friday-Ad shop

Earn money selling online with a Friday-Ad shop

Are you selling things on a regular basis?Do you have an existing business and are looking to add an online shop? Perhaps you're a crafter and looking for ways to sell your finished masterpieces. Or you’re into upholstery and would like people to be able to buy your...

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How to sell safely at home

How to sell safely at home

In these uncertain times, and with people still social distancing, the health and safety of our community is more important than ever. We want to make buying and selling as safe and convenient as it can be.Spending more days at home means you could use the time to...

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Coronavirus | Buying, Selling And Staying Safe

Coronavirus | Buying, Selling And Staying Safe

The current coronavirus outbreak has sparked a lot of uncertainty around buying and selling, including on marketplace sites like Friday-Ad. We take the health and safety of our community of users very seriously, so we've put together some guidance on how you can help...

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‘Old stuff’  that’s now back in style for 2020!

‘Old stuff’ that’s now back in style for 2020!

You may want to spring clean your house just to clear your mind but some of these ‘ordinary’ items to you might now be worth a lot again without you realising! Or, on the other hand if you are looking to keep up with today's trends, many ‘old’ items are making a big...

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UNWANTED Christmas gifts? What to do…

UNWANTED Christmas gifts? What to do…

  We have all been there... receiving those unwanted Christmas gifts from friends and relatives and thinking "what do I do with them?" With Christmas just around the corner we can almost guarantee that you’re about to be the proud owner of a new item that you...

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Say Bye to Black Friday and Hello to Green Friday!

Say Bye to Black Friday and Hello to Green Friday!

By “going green” this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you’ll be right on trend, as the annual shopping craze seems to be losing some of its momentum, at least in the UK. Whether it’s down to financial uncertainty, growing environmental concerns or a sense of purchase...

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What To Do With An Old Computer

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...

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#SecondHandSeptember How you can join in…!

#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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The top 12 second hand items revealed

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...

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Why Spring is a great time to sell your house

Why Spring is a great time to sell your house

If you’ve decided that you’re ready to sell your house, you’ll want to get the best deal possible. To do that, you’ll need to consider when you want to put your home on the market. Spring has traditionally been the best time to sell and there are several reasons why....

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Second Hand September

Second Hand September

As the summer draws to a close, we gradually start to spend more and more time indoors which leads us to realise that our furniture has seen better days. Rather than doing the odd touch-up, perhaps it's time to flick the heating on, and to decorate so everything is...

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