Recycling and upcycling furniture is a thrifty, practical, and fun way to fill your home with unique items whilst being environmentally conscious! In this process, old furniture can be transformed into something new and second-hand bargains can be re-born into stylish pieces that will compliment your home.

The furniture industry is filled with different textiles, woods, plastics, and resins that can amount to enormous waste capacities. Purchasing second-hand items reduces the demand for new resources and removes plastic packaging wastes. Whilst Borgas Removals & Storage facilitates many new furniture deliveries, we can also assist with picking up, storing, and delivering your second-hand bargains. Whether you’re buying or selling, you can arrange a cost-competitive delivery that will have your furniture in its new home as soon as possible.

We’ll also use industry-grade materials to ensure that the fragile items are delivered in perfect condition, as we understand that these items are one of a kind.

We’ve put together some tips for second-hand shopping here:
– When searching for items, look online through websites such as Gumtree and eBay.

– Browse through your local area for used furniture stores, auctions, garage sales and charity shops.

– If you’re wanting to purchase bulk items, always ask for discount. Many places are willing to offer discounts on several pieces if they’re purchased together.

– If you’re planning on restoring damaged furniture, make sure you budget in the materials needed for restoration such as paint and varnish. This can often cost more than the item’s worth.

– Always inspect second-hand goods before purchasing, as some people will try and sell broken objects that cannot be repaired or that may be rotting.

– When purchasing beds and chairs, always have them cleaned before use to eliminate any bed bugs that may be present.

– Always try out furniture before you buy – open drawers and sit on chairs to make sure hinges and springs are working properly.

– Have dimensions of your space written down before shopping to ensure that you’re only buying furniture that will fit your space.