The Benefits of Donating Furniture

Furniture is an essential part of our homes, but what happens when we no longer need it? While throwing away old furniture may seem like the easiest option, donating it can have a positive impact on both the environment and the community. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of donating furniture. First and foremost, […]

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Simple DIY Projects to Reduce Waste

The world is facing a major environmental crisis, and reducing waste is becoming increasingly important. By reusing and repurposing items, we can significantly reduce our impact on the environment. In this blog, we will share simple DIY projects that can help reduce waste and provide easy-to-follow instructions for creating eco-friendly crafts and projects. Upcycled T-Shirt […]

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How to Donate and Recycle Electronic Waste

In today’s world, electronic waste (e-waste) is a growing concern. As technology continues to advance, people are upgrading their electronic devices more frequently, which leads to an increase in electronic waste. It is important to properly dispose of e-waste as it contains hazardous materials that can harm the environment and human health. In this blog, […]

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Creative Ways to Upcycle Household Items

In today’s world, where sustainability is becoming increasingly important, upcycling is a great way to repurpose household items and give them a new lease of life. Upcycling refers to the process of taking old or unwanted items and turning them into something new and useful. In this blog, we will discuss creative ideas for upcycling […]

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January 2022 – Newsletter

It’s been a wild year, global pandemics, brilliant social media posts and… I can’t remember anything else of note. When we were allowed to trade we did exceptionally well thank you to all of our customers and re-users throughout Tayside. We have indeed weathered the most difficult time in our history. The furlough scheme support […]

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Tips for Restoring Furniture

Professional furniture restorers and hobbyists alike all have one thing in common: the desire to pluck a piece of furniture off the side of the road and restore it to its former glory. What’s not to like? You’re saving something from a landfill and breathing new life into a forgotten item. The former owner only […]

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Rules for Buying Used Golf Clubs

1. Do your research You wouldn’t go and spend £800 on a new set of irons without doing some research beforehand, so don’t do it with used equipment, either. Have a good look at golf club reviews of any clubs that catch your eye. Get a good idea of when the product launched, how much […]

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Recycling Projects for Old PCs

Here are several DIY projects to repurpose and reuse an old PC. 1. Media Center One of the most useful things you can do with an old PC is to move it into your living room and repurpose it as a media center. You can watch movies and TV, listen to music, and play games […]

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Painting Old Furniture

STEP 1: PREP, PREP, PREP! First, prep your piece of furniture. You can’t just slap on a coat of paint and call it a day. It will peel and chip and it will not last. The first thing I like to do before I paint a piece is to give it a good cleaning (after […]

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12 Ideas for Recycling Books into Art

You only need the pages to do the following book crafts. Get out your pens, paint, and origami skills! Book Page Painting: Painting a watercolour on top of a book page is simply lovely you get the beautiful combination of opaque words and translucent colour that’s beautifully mesmerising. Add in the details with a pen […]

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