The biggest change in refuse collection in generations has been the introduction of recycling bins to virtually every household in the country. We all know that recycling is something that we should be doing to look after our planet and its resources, but are we legally obliged to recycle? In the UK, there is no…
With so many people making the change to working at home in recent years, there has been a boom in the sales of exercise equipment. With space at a premium in some homes, it eventually begins to be necessary to free up the space again for other uses, and that equipment like weights, exercise bikes…
Plastic has become a bit of a hot topic due to the huge amount of waste that’s ending up in the oceans, and in turn entering the food chain as fish and other animals come across it and eat it directly, or as small parts contaminate their food. There’s a lot of confusion after years…
Candles have grown in popularity in homes across the UK, with companies like Yankee Candle selling vast numbers of their products to consumers. As a lot of candles are purchased and used every year, that means a similar number run down leaving a small amount of wax and often an empty jar as well. You…
Mobility scooters give a new lease of life to many groups of people, with the most common being the elderly and those with disabilities that restrict their ability to get around. While you might be looking to dispose of a mobility scooter, a better option is for it to be repaired or used for parts.…
White spirit (also known as mineral spirit or paint thinner) is most commonly used by households as part of do-it-yourself projects like decorating. By far the most common application is to clean paint brushes – it’s particularly useful when you’ve been using oil based paints. White spirit can be disposed of with other solvents at…
Today’s post covers something that’s a complete pain to deal with, and luckily few people ever need to navigate. Unfortunately, since it’s a relatively rare problem, few people know what to do if they discover birds in the attic. So, how do you get rid of birds in the attic? To get rid of birds…
The vast majority of people only ever buy petrol to put it into their car, van or motorbike. Others keep a small supply in a petrol can (also known as a jerry can) in their car boot or garage too. This is usually in case of an emergency when you run out of fuel in…
Skip hire is a great option for home improvement projects, especially those creating a lot of waste. Rubbish can create a lot of dust, making a skip preferable to making a mess of your car to transport it to the tip. Skips on roads are usually limited to around two weeks on the initial permit.…