A few years ago I went LOOPY in the garden, and decided to keep all my weeds – here’s why I value them as much as my plants How I use a 'Closed Loop Waste Management System' in my outdoor space Ideal Home · May 26
One person’s clutter is another’s treasure Letters: Alan Payling and Andrew Risby respond to a column by Adrian Chiles on getting rid of stuff The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
5 Ways To Get Free Groceries If SNAP Benefits Are Cut Getting creative in lowering your grocery bill and finding places that provide free food to those in need takes a bit of work, but they're out there. GOBankingRates · Jan 24
11 Million Gardeners’ Secret: Build Your Dream Garden for Free – Free Plants Delivered to Your Door! Is it possible to have a lush flower garden, produce your own veggie patch or just add to the landscaping around your home all for free? Absolutely. One of the easiest ways to do this is to participate in your local chapter of Freecycle. This is a Yahoo list, available… Frugal Gardening · Nov 15, 2025
"I tried to give away free photography sessions. It was harder than getting paying clients" Potential clients must think there's a catch to a free session with me, but there really isn't Digital Camera World · Oct 4, 2025
Upcycling furniture? Here are 5 things I wish I knew first Countless upcycling projects (and plenty of mistakes) later, here's what I wish I knew before my first project Ideal Home · Sep 26, 2025
How to dispose of soil - 5 smart and cost-effective ways to get rid of excess of soil Make sure you know how to dispose of soil correctly to keep your garden tidy –and ensure you avoid accuring hefty fines Ideal Home · May 18, 2025
Buy now, don’t pay later: how UK families are turning to freebies Soaring inflation and a greater acceptance of swapping, sharing or giving away ‘preloved’ items is booming on sites such as Freegle and Olio The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022
The rise of reuse: How to furnish your home for free, from your bathroom to your kitchen From sofas to hobs, you don’t need to buy new to revamp your space. Three people who furnished their homes for next to nothing share their secrets Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2022