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I cut several up to use as dusters and polishing cloths (they're great for glass and mirrors!), but decided to re-purpose the remaining few to use as dishcloths, as the texture is great for scrubbing without damage to delicate plates.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ET-shirt yarn, I've discovered, is surprisingly fun to work with. You'll need chunky needles, which should only cost a couple of pounds from a haberdashery, a large sharp pair of scissors, and just a little patience. Plus any old t-shirts which are past their best.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo make t-shirt yarn, you'll want to create one long piece from each t-shirt.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECut off the bottom seam, then just under the arms, in straight lines, like this:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-swdHRTxaJgg\/XHaWOhk9c_I\/AAAAAAAAOcI\/GOgEoyHCO20NaVZ8xDzEIUysQUcR3xXPACLcBGAs\/s1600\/t-shirt-cut-top-bottom.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"789\" data-original-width=\"940\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-swdHRTxaJgg\/XHaWOhk9c_I\/AAAAAAAAOcI\/GOgEoyHCO20NaVZ8xDzEIUysQUcR3xXPACLcBGAs\/s640\/t-shirt-cut-top-bottom.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETurn the t-shirt on it's side, then cut up from the bottom in straight lines about 1 inch apart, leaving one inch at the top:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OS7nw8NHjnU\/XHaWu6v9tBI\/AAAAAAAAOcQ\/-qJ1NgO80tkCGDGN2JBDyyDNhannRsfWACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Side%2Bseam.%2Bcutting.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"789\" data-original-width=\"940\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OS7nw8NHjnU\/XHaWu6v9tBI\/AAAAAAAAOcQ\/-qJ1NgO80tkCGDGN2JBDyyDNhannRsfWACLcBGAs\/s640\/Side%2Bseam.%2Bcutting.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis next bit is trickier to explain. Move the uncut section (which should run across a side-seam) to the centre, then cut diagonally to the left to join each section. The first cut from the left should go right to the edge, and will form one end of your yarn. Then the second strip on the bottom will join to the first strip on the top, and so on.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UlAd_SWY1NE\/XHaX_9EH_II\/AAAAAAAAOck\/L0OyssS-w8koE3Dn6OEVOUbKcQhpMSGrQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cutting-into-long-strip2.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"789\" data-original-width=\"940\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UlAd_SWY1NE\/XHaX_9EH_II\/AAAAAAAAOck\/L0OyssS-w8koE3Dn6OEVOUbKcQhpMSGrQCLcBGAs\/s640\/cutting-into-long-strip2.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis should leave you with one long strip of fabric. Now for the magic!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETake the yarn on small sections between your hands and pull it taught. You'll find the yarn stretches and curls in on itself.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KkjRkmpizFE\/XHaZIbciS2I\/AAAAAAAAOc4\/u7gtK_sdaoIG-x-FOtCr6p6ka72xICcOQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/yarn.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KkjRkmpizFE\/XHaZIbciS2I\/AAAAAAAAOc4\/u7gtK_sdaoIG-x-FOtCr6p6ka72xICcOQCLcBGAs\/s640\/yarn.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce it's all done, you can wrap it into a ball and get knitting!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor me, knowing how many stitches to cast on was a bit hit and miss. I gauged much easier with the pale fabric, cut from an XL-sized men's t-shirt with 20 stitches. The striped one was much smaller so I cast on 15, but ended up with a long rectangle!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce you've finished your square (or rectangle) you can finish it off by pulling the remaining yarn through the final stitch to knot, then weaving the end through your stitching to neaten it off.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI found the process very satisfying: the chunky yarn makes for quick and easy projects, though I'm yet to discover how to join t-shirt yarn neatly to knit something larger.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWill you try this project yourself? Let us know how you get on, or if you have any hints and tips, by leaving your comments below."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/feeds\/1999743584956836176\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2019\/02\/knitting-dishcloths-from-old-t-shirts.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3899000747081893382\/posts\/default\/1999743584956836176"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3899000747081893382\/posts\/default\/1999743584956836176"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2019\/02\/knitting-dishcloths-from-old-t-shirts.html","title":"Knitting dishcloths from old t-shirts"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Amanda Kennedy"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15253950126983322536"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d9_F1JK7WLg\/YlIZ2F3sdqI\/AAAAAAAAUtE\/4A6UsZfSdVI_reCgeRDBNEn5Mos_SQfGACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/ADea4I6t5snFOd53-jZx4iEiQZwXM_H73QQ6k4iOWh17nDA"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yX2jn96r9Ak\/XHaUNRLraDI\/AAAAAAAAOb8\/-FZNwNksT28ug6O8XNurCCmeRkQrM08ggCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/knitted-cloths-main.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899000747081893382.post-3144957511011450822"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-03T12:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-03T12:00:11.694+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Housekeeping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"22 Easy DIY Projects for the Family Home"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XksZwniNPfY\/Uu5HtIkdBAI\/AAAAAAAAHi8\/rErfoBwQoCY\/s1600\/22-easy-diy-projects.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor the past month I\u0026#39;ve been collecting ideas and inspiration in preparation for a complete home makeover. Pinterest has proved a valuable tool for my research: I\u0026#39;ve found dozens of amazing DIY projects which are not only easy, they\u0026#39;re pretty thrifty too!\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOver the net few months, we plan to try several of these projects as we work through our home (and I\u0026#39;ll be sure to post them on Glamumous for you to see the results). In the meantime, I\u0026#39;ve collected my favourite DIY tutorials in this post to provide inspiration and ideas for your own home improvement projects.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2014\/02\/22-easy-diy-projects-for-family-home.html#more\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/feeds\/3144957511011450822\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2014\/02\/22-easy-diy-projects-for-family-home.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3899000747081893382\/posts\/default\/3144957511011450822"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3899000747081893382\/posts\/default\/3144957511011450822"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2014\/02\/22-easy-diy-projects-for-family-home.html","title":"22 Easy DIY Projects for the Family Home"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Amanda Kennedy"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15253950126983322536"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d9_F1JK7WLg\/YlIZ2F3sdqI\/AAAAAAAAUtE\/4A6UsZfSdVI_reCgeRDBNEn5Mos_SQfGACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/ADea4I6t5snFOd53-jZx4iEiQZwXM_H73QQ6k4iOWh17nDA"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XksZwniNPfY\/Uu5HtIkdBAI\/AAAAAAAAHi8\/rErfoBwQoCY\/s72-c\/22-easy-diy-projects.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899000747081893382.post-4256069685876219481"},"published":{"$t":"2014-01-22T15:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-01-22T15:00:04.452+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Housekeeping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"5 Ways We've Learned to Love Where We Live"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dIHbgkR0NT8\/Ut-o65p6tqI\/AAAAAAAAHeU\/jaIuG8VeJCo\/s1600\/loving-where-we-live.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIn an ideal world, we\u0026#39;d all be living in the homes of our dreams, with enough room for every family member, all our possessions, and a warm southern-facing view... In reality, few of us are blessed with this good fortune. We make do with the homes we can afford, which were available at the time, which are close to our place of work... \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhen we moved into our house four years ago, we did not imagine we\u0026#39;d still be living here today. Not only \u003Ci\u003Eliving\u003C\/i\u003E in fact, but feeling as though this building is truly our \u003Ci\u003Ehome\u003C\/i\u003E. We have barely spent anything on home improvements, nor have we magically transported our house into the middle of a lush green field in the countryside. Perhaps in the future we might be able to live in a better home in a neighbourhood more pleasant than the one we currently inhabit, but for now we\u0026#39;re simply learning to love where we live.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFor those like us who cannot simply pack up and move, here are five ways in which we have grown to love where we live. I may not be able to help you build an extra room or renovate your house on a shoestring budget, though perhaps by reading about our experiences you may learn how to love your own home too.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2014\/01\/5-ways-weve-learned-to-love-where-we.html#more\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/feeds\/4256069685876219481\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2014\/01\/5-ways-weve-learned-to-love-where-we.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3899000747081893382\/posts\/default\/4256069685876219481"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3899000747081893382\/posts\/default\/4256069685876219481"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2014\/01\/5-ways-weve-learned-to-love-where-we.html","title":"5 Ways We've Learned to Love Where We Live"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Amanda Kennedy"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15253950126983322536"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d9_F1JK7WLg\/YlIZ2F3sdqI\/AAAAAAAAUtE\/4A6UsZfSdVI_reCgeRDBNEn5Mos_SQfGACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/ADea4I6t5snFOd53-jZx4iEiQZwXM_H73QQ6k4iOWh17nDA"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dIHbgkR0NT8\/Ut-o65p6tqI\/AAAAAAAAHeU\/jaIuG8VeJCo\/s72-c\/loving-where-we-live.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899000747081893382.post-5879801757326676366"},"published":{"$t":"2014-01-17T15:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-01-17T15:00:00.940+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Housekeeping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Easy Maintenance for your Home Appliances"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4wgAvOCoFe0\/UthzT0nX-NI\/AAAAAAAAHdw\/fS-Es3a_WN0\/s1600\/maintain-kitchen-appliances.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor many families, the cost of home appliances greatly outweighs that of furnishing a home. So once we have fully kitted out our home with all the appliances we need, we need to ensure they last as long as possible before being replaced.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EKeeping everything in tip-top condition needn\u0026#39;t be a chore. By working in a few minutes of appliance maintenance into your cleaning routines, you can ensure your expensive electrical items last way longer than their warranties!\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2014\/01\/easy-maintenance-for-your-home.html#more\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/feeds\/5879801757326676366\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2014\/01\/easy-maintenance-for-your-home.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3899000747081893382\/posts\/default\/5879801757326676366"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3899000747081893382\/posts\/default\/5879801757326676366"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2014\/01\/easy-maintenance-for-your-home.html","title":"Easy Maintenance for your Home Appliances"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Amanda Kennedy"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15253950126983322536"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d9_F1JK7WLg\/YlIZ2F3sdqI\/AAAAAAAAUtE\/4A6UsZfSdVI_reCgeRDBNEn5Mos_SQfGACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/ADea4I6t5snFOd53-jZx4iEiQZwXM_H73QQ6k4iOWh17nDA"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4wgAvOCoFe0\/UthzT0nX-NI\/AAAAAAAAHdw\/fS-Es3a_WN0\/s72-c\/maintain-kitchen-appliances.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899000747081893382.post-445214201823022592"},"published":{"$t":"2014-01-06T17:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-01-06T21:49:31.520+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Housekeeping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Challenge Yourself to a Better Home in 2014"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3WJgkLSu_yo\/UssgwV2mA_I\/AAAAAAAAHZM\/XasWgyEsopY\/s1600\/2014-home-challenges.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAfter the holiday festivities, our home is a cluttered, disorganised haven. The feeling of \u0026quot;Christmas\u0026quot; had faded by January first, yet I didn\u0026#39;t take down the decorations until last night. \u0026quot;There are \u003Ci\u003Etwelve\u003C\/i\u003E days of Christmas!\u0026quot; I reasoned, but the truth is that I always feel our house feels barren and less \u0026quot;homely\u0026quot; once the tree is taken down.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe state of our homes have a significant impact on our perceived quality of life. To dissipate those January blues, try taking on a challenge to rejuvenate and revolutionise your home at the start of this new year.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIn this post, I\u0026#39;ve included four of my favourite \u0026quot;challenges\u0026quot; to help us clean, de-clutter and refresh our personal spaces. There\u0026#39;s no need to try them all at once: instead, choose one which would have the most significant impact, or select the elements from each which appeal to your own needs. Each challenge is broken down into bite-sized chunks which can be completed in only 15-30 minutes a day.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2014\/01\/challenge-yourself-to-better-home-in.html#more\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/feeds\/445214201823022592\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2014\/01\/challenge-yourself-to-better-home-in.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3899000747081893382\/posts\/default\/445214201823022592"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3899000747081893382\/posts\/default\/445214201823022592"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2014\/01\/challenge-yourself-to-better-home-in.html","title":"Challenge Yourself to a Better Home in 2014"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Amanda Kennedy"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15253950126983322536"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d9_F1JK7WLg\/YlIZ2F3sdqI\/AAAAAAAAUtE\/4A6UsZfSdVI_reCgeRDBNEn5Mos_SQfGACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/ADea4I6t5snFOd53-jZx4iEiQZwXM_H73QQ6k4iOWh17nDA"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3WJgkLSu_yo\/UssgwV2mA_I\/AAAAAAAAHZM\/XasWgyEsopY\/s72-c\/2014-home-challenges.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899000747081893382.post-5604830573100978557"},"published":{"$t":"2013-03-18T09:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-03-22T16:36:07.657+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Community"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Housekeeping"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Upcycling"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to use Freecycle effectively to furnish your home"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D_gxehun_9Q\/UUxwzdsqs6I\/AAAAAAAAFBU\/YrDeHWAu1LA\/s1600\/freecycle-guide.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA few years ago we found ourselves in a very dire situation and in desperate need of some essential furnishings for our home. Luckily for us, I was already aware of the wonderful sites, Freecycle and Freegle. These are community-led sites where you can offer (and ask for) unwanted goods to help keep them out of landfill.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAs the old adage goes: \u003Ci\u003Eone man\u0026#39;s junk is another man\u0026#39;s treasure\u003C\/i\u003E, and I\u0026#39;m happy to say we were thrilled with those items we were able to recycle.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIn the years since, we\u0026#39;ve virtually furnished our entire home using these sites, and have received everything from a set of drawers to a washing machine; picture frames and even a large television set!\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThere are certain rules and guidance which you should be aware of to use sites like Freecycle and Freegle successfully, so in this post I\u0026#39;ll explain the tips and techniques we have used to have the best experience of these sites.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2013\/03\/how-to-use-freecycle-effectively-to.html#more\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/feeds\/5604830573100978557\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2013\/03\/how-to-use-freecycle-effectively-to.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3899000747081893382\/posts\/default\/5604830573100978557"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/3899000747081893382\/posts\/default\/5604830573100978557"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.glamumous.co.uk\/2013\/03\/how-to-use-freecycle-effectively-to.html","title":"How to use Freecycle effectively to furnish your home"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Amanda Kennedy"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/15253950126983322536"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d9_F1JK7WLg\/YlIZ2F3sdqI\/AAAAAAAAUtE\/4A6UsZfSdVI_reCgeRDBNEn5Mos_SQfGACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/ADea4I6t5snFOd53-jZx4iEiQZwXM_H73QQ6k4iOWh17nDA"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D_gxehun_9Q\/UUxwzdsqs6I\/AAAAAAAAFBU\/YrDeHWAu1LA\/s72-c\/freecycle-guide.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});