Swapping is a no-cost way of turning your clutter into treasure. Get together with friends or workmates and exchange something you no longer want for something useful.

• Try a Friday lunchtime swapping session at work.
• If your kids are bored with their toys, books or DVDs then meet up with other parents and swap things around.
• Have a fun evening with friends swapping round some of your clothing shopping mistakes. Just because it didn't work for you - doesn't mean it won't look great on someone else.

Lots of schemes are also setting up online. Check out

www.swapxchange.org

www.whatsmineisyours.com (for upmarket clothes)

www.swapthelot.co.uk

Have fun!