Shopping guides & ideas

Toilet roll holders: choose the mounting method first

Compare toilet roll holders for winter: check reach from the toilet, room for a full roll and clearance from nearby furniture.

Soap dispensers: check the pump and the refill opening

Compare soap dispensers for winter: measure the available ledge and height under any shelf.

Laundry baskets for winter washing: plan the route

Compare laundry baskets for winter: measure the storage gap and the narrowest doorway on the route to the machine.

Under-bed drawers: measure the opening, not just the bed

Compare under-bed drawers for winter: measure clear height at the lowest point and the side opening between supports.

Furniture felt pads: match the contact point

Compare furniture felt pads for winter: measure each foot and inspect its shape.

Cable storage boxes: tidy without hiding heat

Compare cable storage boxes for winter: measure the plug sizes, cable bend space and access to the switch.

Bookends for a winter reading shelf: check the base

Compare bookends for winter: measure shelf depth and the tallest books.

Door stops for busy rooms: choose the right purpose

Compare door stops for winter: check the gap beneath the door and the point where it meets the wall.

Roasting racks for Christmas lunch: fit the tin first

Compare roasting racks for winter: measure the tin's usable interior, oven clearance and the height added by the rack.

Gravy jugs for festive hosting: capacity and pouring

Compare gravy jugs for winter: check the stated usable capacity and the space available on the table.

Carving boards: allow room for the joint and the juices

Compare carving boards for winter: measure the usable worktop and sink.

Oven gloves: compare coverage and grip

Compare oven gloves for winter: check hand size, cuff coverage and whether a double glove's connecting strip suits the width of your trays..