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Free: Roof flashing / weatherproofing (Arlesey - SG15) Roof flashing / weatherproofing sheet A substantial bit of roofing material for someone who enjoys ladders, sealant, and the deeply satisfying joy of stopping rain from entering places it absolutely shouldn’t. Not sure in Brexit inches but roughly 40cm square in European metrics. Ideal for a handy person, a roof repair mission, or someone who likes home improvements with a side of mild suffering.

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Free: Handy tube rescue bundle (Arlesey - SG15) A heroic selection of sealants, fillers, and miracle paste for anyone who enjoys fixing walls, filling gaps, and pretending the DIY list is definitely nearly finished. Ideal for patching, sealing, and covering mistakes with the confidence of a seasoned home improver. Some have expired but we all know these last past the expiry date.

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Free: Knife sharpening tool (Arlesey - SG15) For the person who owns knives, has big sharpening ambitions, and definitely has more patience than me. A proper bit of kit for anyone who wants razor-sharp blades without spending their entire weekend pretending they enjoy honing things. Solid, practical, and far more committed than the average kitchen gadget.

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Free: Boxing gloves and pads (Arlesey - SG15) A stylish pair of Lonsdale gloves with the distinct look of having been through a few rounds and survived. Great for pad work, bag work, or pretending you’re about to star in a gritty sports montage.

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Free: Plaster starter pack (Arlesey - SG15) DIY hero kit: assorted plaster and filler for anyone brave enough to tackle the wall, the ceiling, or the bit that “should be fine.” Ideal for a confident DIYer, an optimistic beginner, or someone who’s one bad angle away from calling a professional. Expired but it still does the job.

3h

Free: Cantilever box with ompartments (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted Vintage-style wooden cantilever box with multiple compartments. Opens dramatically like a mechanical flower to reveal many small sections for storing screws, sewing bits, craft supplies, or the assorted “I’ll need this one day” items we all collect. Solid, well-made, and far more organised than I ever managed to be. Shows signs of age and use, but everything opens and closes as it should. Deeply satisfying to open, mildly judgmental when you don’t use it properly.

149d

Free: Dyson V6 Animal (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted Dyson V6 Animal in good working order apart from the battery, which has decided it’s done enough in this life. Works fine when charged but doesn’t hold power for long. Ideal DIY battery replacement job. Includes charger and main head.

149d

Free: Yoga Matt & Ankle Weights (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted Barely used yoga mat in great condition. Mostly witnessed ambitious stretching plans rather than actual stretching. Clean, comfortable, and ready for someone with more follow-through than me. Comes with a handy carry case for easy transport to classes, parks, or just a different cupboard at home. Also included: ankle weights, likewise barely used and full of unrealised fitness potential. Ideal for workouts, walks, or sitting in a drawer judging you silently.

149d

Free: 🌟 The Happiest Table (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted This isn’t just a table — it’s a good-vibes machine with four legs. If you’ve ever dreamed of a table that: ✨ Brightens a room without even trying ✨ Makes every meal feel like a celebration ✨ Silently cheers you on while you work ✨ Has a top as smooth as your best life plans (the ones you will definitely start Monday) …then congratulations — you’ve found it! This beauty features: ✔️ A modern, light wood finish that goes with literally everything ✔️ A spacious surface perfect for dinners, crafts, board games, Zoom calls, and those “I’ll just put it here for now” moments ✔️ Four sturdy legs that stand by you (and under you) no matter what ✔️ A fresh, clean, stylish look that says: “Yes, your home IS that nice.” It has been lovingly looked after and is ready to start its next chapter with someone wonderful — possibly you. Take it home, give it a purpose, let it be the stage for your next delicious meal or brilliant idea. 💛 This table doesn’t just hold things — it supports your lifestyle. Measurements are 95cm by 165cm

149d

Free: Wonder Wood (Arlesey - SG15) Expired Remember the legendary Cabinet of Mystery and WonderTM? (previous post) Well… plot twist: it has now reincarnated as a majestic pile of chipboard wood. Flat, stackable, and ready for DIY dreams. Perfect for carpentry, crafts, or keeping the fire pit entertained. No doors, no spotlight — just pure, humble wood. Free to anyone who believes in second chances (and has a vehicle big enough to haul it). Collect before it starts calling itself “modern art.”

281d

Free: 🎶 Retro Party Machine (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted Free stereo system that’s been bringing the boom since back when CDs were king. Two mighty speakers that will rattle your ornaments (in a loving way). CD player on top – works intermittently, so it’s like a game of chance: will your disc play or will it spin for dramatic effect? Buttons galore, including one marked Function (still not sure what that is, but it feels powerful). A volume knob so big it could steer a ship. BONUS: You can even attach an iPhone (old-school aux vibes) — so yes, your playlists can join the party too. Perfect for: Reliving the 90s one half-working CD at a time. Annoying the neighbours with dad rock and Spotify. Impressing hipsters who think “vintage audio” is exotic. Pick it up before it forms a boyband and goes on tour.

284d

Free: 🥊 Punching Bag of Glory (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted Free boxing bag looking for a new sparring partner. Stands proud at around 4ft tall (like a feisty little cousin). 30cm wide — slim, but tough, like a baguette that bites back. Perfect for: Stress relief (“take THAT, Monday morning!”) Training to become the next Rocky (or just pretending in your living room) Hanging around looking intimidating. Warning: bag does not hit back… unless you count swinging wildly into your face. Grab it before it signs up for Fight Night.

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284d

Free: 🌟 Cabinet of Mystery & Wonder (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted Behold, the free cabinet you never knew you needed! Works in the living room or the bedroom (it’s basically a double agent). Bottom shelves: ideal for books, trinkets, or your darkest secrets. TWO doors that open and close — cutting-edge technology at its finest. And wait for it… one shelf has its very own LIGHT! Yes, finally, your ornaments can stop sulking in the shadows and live their best celebrity lives. Perfect for displaying, storing, or just bragging: “Check out my spotlight cabinet — it was FREE!” Collect today before it starts auditioning for Broadway. Measurements (approx, but gloriously precise): Height: 178 cm — tall enough to see over most humans in a crowd. Length: 100 cm — a perfect metre of pure cabinet real estate. Width: 22 cm — slim, elegant, and able to squeeze into places most wardrobes can only dream of.

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Free: Wood Bonanza! 🌳 (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted Free wood, and loads of it. Different shapes, sizes, and species — it’s like speed-dating for logs. Stacked up in a glorious wooden wall, just waiting for a new home. Great for burning, building, or bragging: “Look at all this wood I scored for free!” Bring wheels, arms, and possibly a chainsaw-shaped sense of humour. Needs to go all in one.

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284d

Free: Table (Arlesey - SG15) Expired Previously has been used for DIY, has some cuts on the corners, see pictures. The top is tiled which can be wiped easily.

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Free: 2 x Tables (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted I have three of these tables. The top of the tables are tiled so it makes it easy to clean. Take one or take both.

348d

Free: OSB Sheets, Wood, 2 pallets (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted Lots of wood that can be used for building, repairing or just simply making shelves. -OSB Sheets, 2400mm tall -A few wooden posts -Lots of OSB offcuts -2 pallets All must go together. Can help with chopping if needed. I will have a van for a couple of hours on Friday and can deliver locally but prefer if you come and collect.

348d

Free: Wood (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted I have about 10x rubble bags full of wood, mainly pine. Chopped, denailed, bagged and ready to go. Can be used on projects or for fuel.

354d

Free: After Eight (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted In date. 07/2025

1y

Free: Insulation (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted 4-5 rolls of insulation surplus to requirements

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1y

Free: 3x Plastic Crates l (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted Plastics crates, can be used for plants, storage, etc

1y

Free: Flymo Strimmer (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted Working Flymo Strimmer. It just needs a replacement head.

1y

Free: Dewalt Drill (Arlesey - SG15) Gifted Working Dewalt drill. Comes with case. Needs new battery.

1y

Free: Mini hand sander (Arlesey) Gifted Working mini hand sander.

1y

Free: Coffee grinder (Arlesey) Gifted Working industrial coffee grinder. It was used to crush rock salt but can do all sorts of spices, herbs, coffee etc It has been stored and some of the components are rusted. This is ideal for someone who likes tinkering and can dismantle and clean it.

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1y

Free: Bike pump working (Arlesey) Expired Bike pump in working condition.

1y

Free: Paint, wood dye, fence paint (Arlesey) Gifted Various paint, mainly white. Big pots have at least 2 litres. Vinyl matt are half full Ronseal 3/4 full Spear Jackson half full Wood dye full All must go together.

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1y

Free: Screws, Drill bits,Rollers,Toolboxs (Arlesey) Gifted Many different types of screws most of them sorted, see pictures. Steel, brass, silver, black, etc slotted, countersunk, roundhead, short, long, Plumbing stuff, solvent cement, jointing compound, smoke pellets, plumbers grease, Brass door knobs, hinges, hooks doorbell Paint rollers with various heads Tool boxes with tools Carpet protectors, filler and miscellaneous stuff All must go as a bundle.

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1y

Free: Frames / Water colour painting (Arlesey) Expired 3x frames with a glass 1x frame without glass Paintings appear to be prints. Has the following on the bottom 'Honfleur' and a signature of 'Lallemand'.

2y

Free: Bike helmet 54-58cm (Arlesey) Gifted Used a couple of times.

2y