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funBorrow the drill: libraries of things, tool libraries, and the end of buying stuff you use twice
A drill gets used for minutes in its lifetime. Library of Things, the Edinburgh Tool Library and Benthyg Cymru lend drills, carpet cleaners and tents from a couple of quid a day.
22 May 20264 min read
transportCycling Britain on the cheap: Cycle to Work, secondhand frames, and free Dr Bike repairs
A bike pays for itself against a bus pass in about four months. Cycle to Work knocks 32–42% off a new one, a decent secondhand frame costs £150, and free Dr Bike sessions keep it running for nothing.
22 Apr 20262 min read