Zoe Allison


How To Train A New Puppy To Climb The Stairs
If you want to train a new puppy to climb the stairs, then this blog is for you. The most important thing is that you are gentle and reassuring, guiding your furry friend every step of the way.

Our Valentine’s Giveaway With Secretly Secondhand
This February, we’re giving you the chance to win a gorgeous sapphire and diamond pendant worth £250, just in time for Valentine’s day! Enter our Valentine’s giveaway with Secretly Secondhand today!

Dog Training Hand Signals: The Basics
Using dog training hand signals is a fun and effective method for teaching your dog the basics of good manners and obedience. Hand signals are hand movements that dog owners and trainers can use to teach their dogs the basic commands of ‘sit’, ‘stay’, or ‘down’. To get started you will need a few bits of kibble and an eager, hungry dog.

Renovating Your Home During Lockdown? Our Top Tips
This is the best time to get cracking with home renovations, not only because you will be able to see the work in progress but you will also have the opportunity to plan exactly how you want to do it. Here are some amazing tips for renovating your home during lockdown.

Puppy Training And Socialization: The How-To Guide
Puppy training and socialization are vital in the first few months of your dog’s life. When your dog is young and still developing he is able to learn new skills quickly -skills that can keep him safe from harm. In a sense, your dog is a clean slate and he or she can be molded into a good canine citizen with a few simple techniques.

Working Out in 2021: Our Top Fitness Tips
There’s a certain magic that comes with the start of a new year. For most of us, it sparks a desire to embrace healthier habits. Exercising plays a key role in achieving this, which is why we want to help you with working out in 2021.

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Antique Furniture
In this blog, you’ll learn the 5 mistakes to avoid when buying antique furniture. Antique furniture has traditionally been synonymous with stately homes and high price tags, but that image is changing. More and more people are now choosing to punctuate modern furniture with a carefully chosen antique to bring a rich and eclectic sense of style to their home.

Selling Your Bike? Here’s 5 Ways To Prep It
If you’re selling your bike and buying a new one, do you know how to go about giving your old ride to a new home? If not, then don’t panic! These 5 techniques are simplified to make you more comfortable with selling your once‐pride‐and‐joy.

How To Hide A Bad Wall Without A Paintbrush
When decorating a wall, the first thing most people think of is usually grabbing a paintbrush. This can make a room look fresher and cleaner, but if the wall you are covering is too flawed for paint alone to do the trick, you need to use something else to cover the wall. Here are some ways that you can cover up a bad wall without a paintbrush.

Unwanted Gifts: What To Do With Yours
Let’s face it, every single year we receive unwanted gifts on Christmas Day that we don’t like, need, want, or have any use for. So, hop onto Preloved and start to swap, shop, and sell your unwanted gifts.