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The Do's and Don’ts of Decluttering

Do: Set a Deadline. When we set a deadline, we instinctively schedule our tasks so that we fill the time we have set for ourselves. For exam...

8 tips for a more sustainable Christmas

8 tips for a more sustainable Christmas

From green gifting to a conscious Christmas lunch that won't cost the earth.

5 Simple Upcycling Ideas to try this National Upcycling Day.

5 Simple Upcycling Ideas to try this National Upcycling Day.

Take those unwanted home items from trash-to-treasure Unlike recycling, upcycling is all about the craft of repurposing old items to breathe...

5 smart ways to make extra cash from home

5 smart ways to make extra cash from home

We have been hearing from many of our customers that one of the main reasons they use the Vintage Cash Cow service is to get extra money to ...

Could decluttering your home improve your mental health?

Could decluttering your home improve your mental health?

Our daily lives can be filled with many challenges, responsibilities, and stressful situations.

5 Easy Ways To Spring Clean Your Home & Lifestyle

5 Easy Ways To Spring Clean Your Home & Lifestyle

The spring season is considered to be one of new beginnings, coinciding with longer days and nature emerging from hibernation.

Guide to Shopping for Secondhand Gifts

Guide to Shopping for Secondhand Gifts

How To Shop Secondhand Gifts For Everyone On Your ListShopping for gifts can be an expensive affair at the best of times—for you and for t...

How To Clean Old Coins (Hint: Don’t!)

How To Clean Old Coins (Hint: Don’t!)

Old coins are not just fun collectable items, they can also be extremely valuable.

How to Clean Antique Jewellery - a Guide

How to Clean Antique Jewellery - a Guide

Unlike most modern jewellery, the majority of antique jewellery is not mass-produced.

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