A campaign encouraging people in Dundee to donate their unwanted furniture to those in need is being launched today.

Furniture re-use projects Starter Packs and Transform are joining together to urge local people to donate good-quality items which could be re-used.

The scheme has been organised by Waste Aware Scotland and the Community Recycling Network for Scotland, which repre- sents more than 50 furniture re-use projects across Scotland.

It is being piloted in Dundee, Glasgow and the Highlands before it is introduced nationally over the next year.

The Dundee charities help vulnerable people and families by providing equipment to help them make a start in their new homes.

Waste Aware Scotland claims that good-quality items are ending up in landfill sites when they could still be put to good use.

New figures released by the network also show that 43% of furniture re-use charities have seen a reduction in donations over the last 12 months while demand for their services is expected to increase.

Dundee City Council’s environmental services convener Councillor Jimmy Black also encouraged people to think twice before binning their household goods.

He said: “When homeless people move into a new tenancy, they often have no furniture, or very little.

Who has never dreamed to spend his day, admiring beautiful nature and reading book under trees? But as usual we don’t want to go somewhere during our week ends. All we dream about is to rest at home and relax without different tiresome journeys to the country. But what should you do in this case? Probably your back yard or the terrace, or even your balcony may be a splendid place for such days. The only thing you should do is to prepare everything necessary beforehand, in order to relax afterwards without any troubles.

Well, what is the first thing that you need the most of all? As you remember we are talking about week end, so you need your favorite sofa or armchair outside. In this case outdoor patio furniture is the best choice for you. These comfortable furniture are created specially for every taste, so you may choose what you really prefer. Besides to various designs, you also should choose among the different materials the outdoor patio furniture are made from.

Aluminum, plastic, iron, wood… Well, it seems to be not so easy to make a right choice. Perhaps, wood has remained to be the most noble material for many centuries. By the way outdoor patio furniture which are made of this material also remind you about the nature and you may be sure that these deck furniture patio are ecological clean. The other question is how to care your furniture patio teak, in order it serves you for many years.

Outdoor patio furniture, which are made of natural teak will gradually have a light grey color in the course of time. As usual it happens after 3 or 4 month, depending on the amount of rain and sun influence. Don’t worry, that your outdoor patio furniture is spoiled. This grey color is only on the surface layer, which you may remove with poly-bristle scrub and soapy water. Just do everything without hasten and carefully, in order not to leave scrapes on the surface of the furniture.

However, if you want to keep the honey light color of your outdoor patio furniture teak, you should oil it regularly. As usual two times a year is quite enough. We offer you to learn the following tips.

1. The outdoor patio furniture must be dry, in other case black spots may appear after oiling. So, wait for 48 hours after rain.

2. Clean the surface of the furniture from dust.

3. Do not use finish. Only teak oil. You may purchase it in different marine supplies stores, because this type of oil usually is used on boats.

4. And of course, follow the instructions. One coat is enough.

But you also should notice that outdoor patio furniture teak oil may darken in the course of time. So, scrub the old oil and recoat the furniture one time a year.

All we dream about the days or just hours without problems, worries and haste. Only relaxation and good mood! Well, it is not some kind of Utopia, all you need is just to prepare everything beforehand and enjoy your happy days. The other question is whether you like nature. If you adore it or just have never thought about it, the following offers are just for you.

Nowadays the manufacturers offer you a great variety of styles and designs of deck patio furniture, so you are able to create a really luxurious and cosy nook in your back yard or even on your balcony. Of course, space is a necessary thing for your outdoor patio furniture décor, but at any case, you may choose the models which will be appropriate just for your favorite garden.

There are so many materials the patio furniture are made from. Aluminum, iron, plastic… Well, of course, all of them are used for creating the splendid models of patio furniture, but, perhaps, wood has remained to be the most popular and reliable material for any kind of furniture.

Wood patio furniture are heavy and you should not worry if it is windy outside. But the other thing is that you should care about this kind of patio furniture properly, because wood, of course, is a durable material, but there are also several rules, which you should follow, in order to admire these gorgeous furniture for a long while.

So, if you notice that your light wood patio furniture have turned grey, don’t worry. As usual it happens after 4 month and you just need to wash your furniture with polish-brush and soapy water. But also remember that you ought to oil your patio furniture two times a year. And don’t forget to scrape the old oil before new “procedure”. Of course, if you use special cover patio furniture during rainy days, oiling is necessary only once a year.

Don’t forget about the upholstery. It also needs your care. We offer you advice to change your patio furniture upholstery before every summer season. By the way, you may change its color every time and create new décor, in accordance with your mood. So, there are so many ideas and all you need is just to choose everything properly, in order to relax in the course of time and don’t think about different troubles.