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10 Creative Ways You Can Recycle Household Items

March 2, 2015 | Repair, Re-use & Recycle | No comments

10 Items to Recycle in the HomeOver recent years many of us have been looking to get thrifty with our money. One way many of us have been doing this is by recycling a range of household items and appliances and therefore giving them a new lease of life.

At BuySpares we are keen advocates of the repair rather than replace culture, and where others may see rubbish, we see inventive, quirky and unique household items which will brighten up your home and garden. To help you on your quest of recycling items within your home, we’ve compiled the following list of 10 creative ways to recycle household items.Read more

5 Laundry Essentials You Need Year Round

January 12, 2015 | Washing Machines | No comments

Woman Loading Washing Machine

With winter now upon us, getting laundry clean and dry may seem like a difficult task; especially with the weather winter brings preventing you from being able to hang the washing out. As a result, it’s likely that along with regular use of your washing machine, you’ll be heavily relying on your tumble dryer to assist with your laundry needs.

Whilst your washing machine and tumble dryer will become two appliances which you’ll rely heavily on during the winter months, there are a number of laundry essentials which you should consider investing in, to make your winter laundry a breeze.Read more

How To Save Money On Your Heating Bills

December 23, 2014 | DIY & Home Improvement  |  Money Saving Tips | No comments

Save Money on Your Utility BillsHow much do you think you spend on your heating bills at present? According to the Energy Saving Trust, on average half the money spent on utility bills in the UK goes towards heating and hot water.

Is it therefore any surprise that come the first sign of winter, many households have the same debate rumbling on, whether to put the heating on.

But, did you know that by taking precautionary steps, you can reduce your energy bills at the same time as keeping your home warm. Five top tips we recommend at BuySpares are…..Read more

Light Up The Outside of Your Home This Winter

December 8, 2014 | DIY & Home Improvement  |  Gardening Tips & Advice | No comments

Garden LightsA common theme for many of us during the winter is leaving the house for work in the dark and returning home in the dark, with a bit of rain normally thrown into the mix. Whilst nothing can be done about the wet and gloomy winter days, by installing outside / garden lighting around the home, you can help ensure that the walk up the path isn’t a leap of blind faith.

There are a number of outside / gardening light options available, depending on your requirements and budget, and at BuySpares we’ve selected three which we think you should be considering, in the form of….Read more

Quick Fixes To Liven Up Your Kitchen

February 6, 2013 | Appliances and Appliance Care | No comments

When you buy an older home you may  inherit a kitchen with appliances already in place, whether integrated or free-standing. If these appliances have seen better days or you are worried that they might not be operating as efficiently as they could then this post offers a few pointers to help enhance your new kitchen while ensuring you are not needlessly adding to your utility bills.Read more

Benefit From Versatile Cleaning With a Gtech Sweeper

July 13, 2012 | Vacuum Repair Help & Advice | No comments

Gtech SweeperIf you are fed up of having to haul about and wrestle with a heavy vacuum cleaner or you wish there was an easier way to clean than having to swap sockets every time you change room, then a Gtech sweeper could be the ideal solution. Gtech is an independent, British-based designer of innovative, high performance floorcare products. They operate in 18 countries worldwide and have sold more than 20 million products. In this post we look at why a Gtech sweeper could be the choice for you.Read more

7 easy ways you can keep the heat in this winter

November 9, 2023 | Money Saving Tips | 1 comment

Person Keeping Warm With Hot Drink

The weather is getting colder and you will soon be using the heating and making adjustments to your home in order to keep the heat in… but also hopefully keep your utility bills down! In preparation for the big chill, we thought we would share some of the BuySpares team’s top tips for ensuring you’re not being wasteful with your energy or money.

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