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A crêpe pan has a wide flat base and a very low lip, so batter spreads thin and a spatula slides straight under.
What to look for
Drizzle in the batter while swirling the pan, so it coats the base in a thin layer (National Trust).
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A long handle with a pivoting microfibre pad reaches the inside of the windscreen right down to the corners.
What to look for
Only use it parked up. The AA says spray the cleaner onto the cloth instead of the glass.
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A dumpling maker mould is a hinged press: lay a wrapper on, add the filling, close it and the edge crimps into a crescent.
What to look for
The Food Standards Agency says any meat that has been minced should be cooked thoroughly.
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A refillable ceramic pump dispenser you top up from one big bottle, so the basin keeps one tidy pump instead of several.
What to look for
Apply enough soap to cover your hands (NHS).
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picks.tischue.com/#102
A suction-cup perch that sits on the window glass, giving your cat a seat right at the view.
What to look for
Cats Protection suggests a bird or squirrel feeder outside the window to create some entertainment.
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picks.tischue.com/#101
A tray on folding legs that stands over your lap in bed, with handles to carry tea and toast upstairs.
What to look for
Fill mugs about three-quarters full before you carry them upstairs.
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picks.tischue.com/#100
A sketching pencil set gives you a range of graphite grades, from hard H to soft B, for lines and shading.
What to look for
Harder pencils make lighter marks, so outline with an H, then shade with a B.
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picks.tischue.com/#99
A cone dripper holds a paper filter over your mug, so hot water runs through the grounds once instead of steeping.
What to look for
Pour slowly and steadily, but not too high: the stream can break apart into droplets and decrease extraction.
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picks.tischue.com/#98
Zipped mesh bags keep socks, bras and small items together and contained in the drum.
What to look for
Zip up zips before washing, so they're less likely to snag.
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picks.tischue.com/#97
A textured silicone mat that holds spread food in its grooves for your dog to lick out.
What to look for
Use their usual food, not extras.
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picks.tischue.com/#96
A weighted stand holds over-ear headphones up by the headband, so they have one spot off the desk.
What to look for
No stand yet? A mug hook under a shelf will hold them for now.
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picks.tischue.com/#95
An unheated seed tray with a clear vented lid that holds moisture in around sown seeds on a windowsill.
What to look for
Remove the glass or plastic covering as soon as the seedlings appear (RHS).
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picks.tischue.com/#94
A spurtle is a slim wooden rod for stirring porridge, so it stirs without dragging a lump along like a spoon does.
What to look for
Put the oats, milk and water in the pan together, then stir all the time as it simmers.
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picks.tischue.com/#93
A rustly fabric tunnel with more than one exit for an indoor cat to dash through and hide in, that folds flat to store.
What to look for
Never leave your cat unattended playing with string, thread, twine or wool (PDSA).
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A large sherpa fleece throw with a deep, fluffy pile to tuck round you on the sofa, and it goes in the washing machine.
What to look for
Tuck it round your feet rather than just draping it, so the air stays put.
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Plain felted wool balls that tumble round the drum with your load; reusable and unscented, usually six to a set.
What to look for
When the cycle stops, shake each piece out and fold it straight away, before it sits in a pile.
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picks.tischue.com/#90
Fleece strips hide treats so your dog sniffs and searches them out.
What to look for
The longer the strips, the longer it takes your dog to find the treats.
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picks.tischue.com/#89
A hard, flat top for your laptop over a soft cushion that sits on your knees.
What to look for
When work's done, slide the lap desk under the sofa, out of sight.
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picks.tischue.com/#88
Zipped cubes give each type of clothing its own bag, so things are easier to find in the case.
What to look for
Rolling creased clothes less than other packing methods in a Which? test.
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picks.tischue.com/#87
A shallow hanging bird bath gives garden birds fresh water for drinking and bathing when natural sources freeze over.
What to look for
Replace the water daily, and clean and disinfect it weekly; the RSPB says if you can't keep up, it's better not to offer one.
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picks.tischue.com/#86
A carbon steel wok has deep, sloping sides for fast stir-fries and fried rice at home.
What to look for
Chop everything before the hob goes on: a stir-fry moves too fast to chop as you go.
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picks.tischue.com/#85
An LED camping lantern stands on a table or hangs from a hook, so your phone isn't your only light.
What to look for
Write down 105, the number to report a power cut in England, Scotland and Wales (gov.uk).
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picks.tischue.com/#84
A beginner acrylic paint set brings lots of colours, brushes, a palette and small canvas panels together for the kitchen table.
What to look for
Keep a jar of water by you and rinse brushes as you go: dried acrylic is waterproof.
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picks.tischue.com/#83
A felt or seagrass log basket with sturdy handles carries logs in from outside and holds them indoors.
What to look for
A hollow sound when tapping indicates dry logs.
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picks.tischue.com/#82
A magnetic dry-wipe planner puts the week's dinners and the shopping list on a metal fridge door, then wipes clean.
What to look for
Draw over old writing with a dry-wipe marker, then wipe both off.
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picks.tischue.com/#81
A rattan banneton cradles soft bread dough during its final prove, so it holds a round shape before it's tipped out to bake.
What to look for
Dust the basket with rice flour, then brush it out dry. Don't wash the rattan with water.
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picks.tischue.com/#80
A wooden nest box with a 25mm entrance hole gives small birds like blue tits a place to nest and roost.
What to look for
Keep it away from bird feeders: the RSPB says that activity can disturb nesting birds.
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picks.tischue.com/#79
A double-walled stainless steel cafetière steeps coarse grounds in hot water, then a fine mesh plunger holds the grounds back.
What to look for
Use the same scoop and fill to the same water line every time, so the coffee-to-water ratio stays the same.
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picks.tischue.com/#78
A microfibre drying coat with a hood and belly strap that goes on a wet dog at the door after a walk or a bath.
What to look for
Bath day? Blue Cross says towel them dry before lifting them out of the bath.
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picks.tischue.com/#77
A clip-on book light grips the book cover, and its flexible neck aims the light at your page.
What to look for
Clip it at the top of the book and angle it down, so the light falls on the page, not the pillow.
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picks.tischue.com/#76
An enamelled cast iron casserole dish has thick walls and a heavy lid for a long, slow stew or batch cook.
What to look for
Brown the meat in small batches: a crowded pan steams instead of browning.
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picks.tischue.com/#75
A front and rear pair of clip-on mudguards sits over each tyre, between the road spray and you.
What to look for
Your tyre size is printed on the sidewall: match it before you buy.
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picks.tischue.com/#74
A foil-lined insulated lunch bag zips shut around your lunch, with room for an ice pack and a tub.
What to look for
Freeze a bottle of water the night before and pack it as your ice pack.
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picks.tischue.com/#73
A long mat that sits under keyboard, mouse and mug, with a non-slip base, so the tabletop stays covered.
What to look for
If it arrives rolled up, flatten it under a few heavy books overnight so the edges settle.
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picks.tischue.com/#72
A heavy-duty fabric bag with a long zip and carry handles, so an artificial tree's sections stay together in the loft instead of in a torn box.
What to look for
Wrap the metal stand separately, so its feet can't snag the bag's fabric.
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picks.tischue.com/#71
A compact umbrella with a vented double canopy that lets air through, flexible ribs and one-button auto open and close.
What to look for
Dry it open when you get in, not folded away wet.
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picks.tischue.com/#70
A thick, washable microfibre doormat with a rubber back that gives wet boots somewhere to land inside the door.
What to look for
Let the mud dry, then shake the mat out outside before it goes in the wash.
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picks.tischue.com/#69
Clear stackable bins with handles group food on each shelf and pull out like drawers, so you can see what's at the back.
What to look for
Make an Eat Me First spot in your fridge for open jars and leftovers.
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A pot with a built-in water reservoir and level gauge, for the plant you sometimes forget to water.
What to look for
Check the pot needs water first: drier pots feel lighter than wet ones (RHS).
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picks.tischue.com/#67
An expanding stepped shelf that raises each row of spice jars, so the back row's labels stay in view.
What to look for
Rub a pinch of ground spice between your fingers. A faint smell may mean it's time for a fresh jar.
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picks.tischue.com/#66
Slim velvet hangers with a flocked, non-slip finish, strap notches and a swivel hook, so knits and silky tops have something to grip.
What to look for
Turn every hanger backwards; once worn, hang it back normally. A year on, backwards means unworn.
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Thermal socks with a wool-rich blend, brushed inside: check the label, as not all thermal socks contain wool.
What to look for
If they're wool, dry them flat, not over the radiator, as Woolmark advises.
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picks.tischue.com/#64
A hard-sided box with card divider trays and a zip lid, so baubles are packed one per slot instead of loose in a tub.
What to look for
Slip the wire hooks off before packing, so they're not scraping the bauble next door.
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picks.tischue.com/#63
A rubber broom's rubber bristles gather fluff and needles on carpet into a line, with a squeegee edge for hard floors.
What to look for
Before the tree goes up, put an old sheet under the stand to catch needles.
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picks.tischue.com/#62
Clip-lid food storage boxes in stacking sizes keep leftovers covered and tidy in the fridge and freezer.
What to look for
Label food you freeze so you don't end up with Unidentified Frozen Objects.
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Battery LED pillar candles with a real-wax finish and a timer, giving a candle-style glow with no flame.
What to look for
London Fire Brigade: keep candles well away from any Christmas decorations, and blow real ones out properly before bed.
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picks.tischue.com/#60
Waterproof silicone oven gloves with a long cuff and a textured grip for lifting the roasting tin.
What to look for
Before you open the oven, clear a spot on the hob for the tin to land.
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A topper that goes over a spare mattress or sofa bed, held on with elastic corner straps.
What to look for
The NHS suggests fully closing curtains and keeping clocks out of view.
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A deep stainless mesh basket that sits low in the mug, giving loose leaves room to open and lifting out in one go.
What to look for
Fill it loosely, keep the leaves under the water, and rinse the mesh straight after.
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A felt mat that lets you roll an unfinished jigsaw round a tube and unroll it later, so the table is free.
What to look for
No mat? Build the puzzle on a big board so the whole thing lifts off the table.
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A manual pull-through knife sharpener has coarse and fine slots you draw the blade through.
What to look for
A cooking school's test: if the knife cuts a tomato without pressure, it calls it extremely sharp.
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Stretchy rubber bands with metal studs underneath that pull over your boots or shoes for frosty walks.
What to look for
Look ahead for ice on pavements: Hounslow Council says it can be darker or shiny patches.
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A waterproof, fleece-lined coat with a chest strap, for dogs with thin fur, or very young, old or unwell dogs, on cold walks.
What to look for
Measure collar to the base of the tail, and the chest just behind the front legs, before picking a size.
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A potato ricer presses cooked potato through small holes into fine strands instead of beating it.
What to look for
Drain the potatoes, then let them steam dry in the pan for a minute before mashing.
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A strap with magnets built in that holds loose steel screws, nails and bits on your wrist while you work.
What to look for
If a screw won't stick to a fridge magnet, keep that one in a mug.
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A three-tier wire rack that stacks batches upward, so each one cools on its own shelf off the tray.
What to look for
Let everything cool completely before it goes in a tin.
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A clear film taped round the inside of the window frame, then tightened with a hairdryer, adding a layer over old single glazing.
What to look for
Renting? Test the tape on a hidden bit of frame first.
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picks.tischue.com/#49
A cat bed with a thin reflective layer inside, designed to bounce back the cat's own body heat, with no plug or battery.
What to look for
Put the bed somewhere quiet and warm, or on a shelf your cat can easily reach.
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A bamboo board with a slide-out drawer of small cheese knives, so each cheese gets its own.
What to look for
No set? Put a separate knife by every cheese, even a butter knife for the soft ones.
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picks.tischue.com/#47
An adjustable platform under the desk that raises the floor to meet your feet, at a tilt you set.
What to look for
Clear the clutter under the table so there's space to move your legs.
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picks.tischue.com/#46
A rack that sits in your roasting tin and holds the joint above the juices.
What to look for
No rack yet? Sit the joint on thick-cut onions and carrots.
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picks.tischue.com/#45
A set of drawstring fabric gift bags in mixed sizes: drop the present in and pull the cord, no paper or tape.
What to look for
Fold the empty bags inside the biggest one and store them with the decorations.
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A silicone tray with a lid that covers the cubes while they freeze, and lets them push out from underneath.
What to look for
Make the ice close to party day, because old cubes can go stale.
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picks.tischue.com/#43
A ridged rubber tray by the door: wet boots sit on the ridges and the raised lip holds the drips.
What to look for
Knock the mud off outside first, and empty the tray in the garden.
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picks.tischue.com/#42
A collar that adds light of its own on your dog, ideally with a reflective strip too, for walks in the dark.
What to look for
Wear something reflective yourself: in the dark, the Highway Code tells walkers to.
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picks.tischue.com/#41
A sturdy steel nutcracker with long handles and wide jaws, so walnuts and hazelnuts are easier to open.
What to look for
Crack each nut inside a folded tea towel, so shell lands in the cloth.
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picks.tischue.com/#40
Squeezy silicone bottles of 100ml or less that decant your toiletries into one clear zip bag.
What to look for
Squeeze a little air out before capping, and check every airport on your route.
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picks.tischue.com/#39
A roll-top bin that gives your loaf a cool, dark, dry spot on the counter instead of the fridge.
What to look for
Freeze spare slices early and toast them straight from frozen.
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picks.tischue.com/#38
A rigid reel you wind fairy lights or tinsel onto, so they're stored in flat turns instead of a loose ball.
What to look for
Label each reel with its room before it goes back up in the loft.
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picks.tischue.com/#37
Knitted gloves with conductive fingertips, so you can tap your phone screen without taking them off.
What to look for
Set your map route indoors before you leave, so you're not typing in the cold.
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picks.tischue.com/#36
A brass key that opens the radiator's bleed valve, so trapped air can escape.
What to look for
Heating off and radiator cool first; check boiler pressure afterwards.
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A dial thermometer that hangs or stands on a fridge shelf and reads in degrees, so you can see the actual number.
What to look for
Check it once a week, and don't leave the fridge door open for long.
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A tall sisal post on a heavy base, so your cat has a sturdy place to scratch at full stretch.
What to look for
Stand it right next to the spot your cat already scratches.
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A liquid-filled pouch with a metal disc: click it and the liquid crystallises, giving out heat, then reset it to use again.
What to look for
When you reset one, follow the instructions and check every crystal has gone. One left in can set it off early.
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A stand with a water bowl and screw clamps, made to hold a real tree's trunk upright with its cut end in water.
What to look for
Saw a fresh, straight slice off the base, and check daily that the water reaches it.
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picks.tischue.com/#31
A fine stainless mesh lid that rests on your frying pan, letting steam out while helping keep spatter in the pan.
What to look for
Pat food dry with kitchen paper first. Less water, fewer bursts.
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picks.tischue.com/#30
A head-mounted light with a red mode and a tilting lamp, so both hands stay free in the dark.
What to look for
Switch to dim red before you step outside, then give your eyes a few minutes.
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picks.tischue.com/#29
A lidded cup lined with soft silicone bristles: add water, dip a paw, twist, then towel dry.
What to look for
No cup? Rinse with warm, not hot, water in a bowl, then dry the paws fully.
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picks.tischue.com/#28
A modern Y-shaped peeler with a sharp steel blade that pivots to follow the curve of the veg.
What to look for
Wash the potatoes first, then roast the peelings with oil and salt till golden.
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A double-walled steel flask with a vacuum between the walls, to insulate your drink on the go.
What to look for
Swirl hot water round it first, tip it out, then fill. Lid on before the bag.
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picks.tischue.com/#26
It hangs seed off the ground, away from flat tables and trays.
What to look for
Seeds and peanuts November to April. Clean feeders regularly and move them periodically.
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A set of metal cutters that presses star and tree shapes out of rolled dough in one push, with no template or knife.
What to look for
Dip the cutter in flour before each press for cleaner edges, and bake before you taste.
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You pump the air out of a sealed bag so a bulky duvet or a pile of clothes packs down flat.
What to look for
Clean before you bag it, and shake hanging clothes monthly: moths hate being disturbed.
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picks.tischue.com/#23
A reusable roller that brushes pet fur off sofas and throws into a lidded chamber you empty into the bin.
What to look for
Brush your pet when they're relaxed, with treats (PDSA). Tip: try any roller on a hidden patch first.
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picks.tischue.com/#22
A soft, reusable gel you press into the gaps between keys, then lift away with the dust and crumbs.
What to look for
Lift it slowly: slime-type gels stretch when pulled slowly but snap when yanked.
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picks.tischue.com/#21
Press the lid and the grid blade dices veg straight into a catch box, not across the board.
What to look for
Halve and peel the onion first, then sit it flat side down.
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picks.tischue.com/#20
It sits along the gap at the bottom of an outside door to help block the draught coming under it.
What to look for
Light under a door, or rattles on windy days, are draught clues. Leave inside doors their gap.
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picks.tischue.com/#19
A foldable rack that holds the whole wash in one spot, so it's off the radiators and in a room you can air.
What to look for
Dry the load in one room with the door shut and the window open a crack, and space items out.
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picks.tischue.com/#18
Reusable silicone covers in a mix of sizes that stretch over bowls and half-cut fruit, instead of cling film.
What to look for
Cool leftovers and get them in the fridge within two hours, then eat them within 48 hours or freeze them (FSA).
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picks.tischue.com/#17
Thick, thermal-lined curtains add a heavy layer over the window once you close them at dusk.
What to look for
If your curtains move with the window shut, that can point to a draught. Measure width and drop before you order.
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picks.tischue.com/#16
A manual windscreen scraper with a built-in glove, so your hand stays covered while you clear the glass.
What to look for
Before you set off, clear all your windows, lights and number plates (Highway Code, Rule 229).
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picks.tischue.com/#15
A hand-held press that squeezes a peeled clove into fine crushed garlic, straight into the pan.
What to look for
Add crushed garlic near the end of frying onions, so it's less likely to burn.
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picks.tischue.com/#14
A no-plug tub of calcium chloride crystals that draws moisture from the air in wardrobes and cupboards and collects it as liquid.
What to look for
Leave a gap between the wardrobe and an outside wall, and air the room after cooking and bathing.
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picks.tischue.com/#13
A cordless, rechargeable brush that spins for you, with swappable heads for tiles, grout and the bath.
What to look for
Use a soft head on glass and wipe the screen dry after each shower so soap scum builds up more slowly.
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picks.tischue.com/#12
Reusable ties, a sleeve and stick-on clips gather loose leads into one neat run behind your desk.
What to look for
Label each plug with masking tape and check leads for wear before you bundle them.
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A jug that pours meat juices from the bottom, leaving the floating fat behind for smoother gravy.
What to look for
Cool leftover fat in a jar, then bin it. Never pour it down the sink.
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A cut-to-size, wipe-clean sheet that sits on a shelf under your roast and catches the drips.
What to look for
Once the oven is off, carefully wipe fresh spills while it's still warm.
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Raises your laptop screen towards eye level. Many fold flat when you're done.
What to look for
Check the top of your screen is level with your eyes, about an arm's length away, and use a separate keyboard and mouse.
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A steel scale catcher sits in the kettle and helps collect limescale flakes between descales.
What to look for
Descale: boil half full, unplug, add citric acid, wait 20 min, pour out, rinse twice.
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A refillable bottle that mists your own oil in a thin coat instead of pouring a glug.
What to look for
No sprayer? Measure oil with a teaspoon, as the NHS suggests.
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Sits over the plughole and catches hair before it goes down, so the shower keeps draining.
What to look for
Measure your plughole before you buy.
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A battery whisk for café-style foam at home. It doesn't heat milk, so warm it first (hot, not boiling).
What to look for
Using oat milk? Pick a barista version.
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Clears condensation off the glass in seconds, so less ends up on your sill.
What to look for
Pull top to bottom, towel on the sill, then open the trickle vent.
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Gives you a number in seconds instead of guessing by colour or juices.
What to look for
Probe the thickest part, away from the bone. In iced water it should read about 0°C.
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Clips on top of your screen and lights the desk, so less light bounces off the display into your eyes.
What to look for
Look for adjustable warmth, so you can go warmer in the evening.
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