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Can trades people still work during the Coronavirus lockdown?
Are you a trades person feeling a bit unclear about where you stand with work during the national lockdown? You’re not alone! A quick browse of Twitter will reveal that after last night’s announcement of a nationwide lockdown, service providers and trades people up...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...