Going through garden items each autumn to mend what can be saved
Before putting the garden away for winter, a quick look through its contents often reveals things worth mending rather than throwing out.
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Swapping school uniform with other families as children grow
School uniform gets outgrown far faster than it wears out. Swapping pieces with other families means fewer items bought new each year.
Reusing the cardboard and packaging that arrives with post
Parcels arrive filled with cardboard, paper and padding that usually goes straight in the bin. Much of it can still be put to good use around the house.
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Setting up a shared tool shed for the whole terrace
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