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Re: Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
Wow, so many comments, I knew something had happened. Really hope it resolves itself and in the meantime, channel Scarlet O'Hara and tie your metaphorical bonnet on. If you don't yet know t…6 -
Re: Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
Let me guess - this is because on closer inspection they have now realised that they are going to have to replace the timbers? I was rather surprised your quote was so cheap - allowing for the insul…7 -
Re: Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
Makes sense about the FB group. I agree it can be a faff, but it isn't always. At least you can laugh about the L&H-ness of it 😊5 -
Re: Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
@themadvix - Nothing except my perception that it would be a faff, tbh. I am on a village FB group so could draw attention to any free stuff on there. We did once advertise some free doors. Oh my lif…6 -
Re: Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
Great decluttering progress Foxgloves! Is there a reason you don't use Freegle/Freecycle/Olio to give away items? Just thinking you'd reach a bigger audience than people passing your house.…6 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
The shed was a good upcycle. I found it on marketplace and the seller helped me dismantle it. I think he was a little embarrassed by how poorly it was but I know sheds are not too tricky to fix and i…26 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
My, that's a gorgeous shed @Green_hopeful (The ducks are cute too :D )18 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
Sending love and hugs to anyone who needs it. Not much happening here decluttering wise. I have just sorted things ready to leave but they haven't left! Operation washing and dehumidifier takes …21 -
Re: Is your heating ON or OFF?
I feel chilly even though it wasn’t as cold today in Leigh-on-sea. I sneezed about 7 times earlier and then my husband sneezed twice. I have the heating switched on and my white fluffy blanket wrappe…5 -
Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge
@kimwp I had to look the feline grimace scale up. I had never heard of it. I love it when a car is inquisitive and their chops go from 'round chops' to 'square chops' and their w…9
