If you are fed up with getting rid of clothes or shoes because of a lack of storage space, then we’re here to tell you that this ends today. How? We consider ourselves to be storage experts, and thanks to these handy wardrobe organisers, you can be too! Not only can they help utilize otherwise empty, unusable space in your wardrobe, but they’ll also assist when it comes to categorising your clothes. Just to make your life a little easier at 6 am when you’re struggling to put an outfit together.

From foldable and stackable boxes to space-savvy clothes hangers, there’s everything that you could think of on our list. All of which is easy to fit and use, whether you are renting your bedroom or you own your home.

Investing in some clever wardrobe organisers is just one of the wardrobe storage ideas we’ve got up our sleeve. But rest assured these buys below are budget-friendly and a great alternative to spending ££££s on an entirely new built-in wardrobe. What are you waiting for? Make way for a neat and tidy bedroom…

The best wardrobe organizers for a tidy space

1. LPOQW Dresser Drawer Organiser Storage Box
Use these storage boxes inside your wardrobe to separate your jeans from your trousers and leggings, and your smart t-shirts from your chill ones. Pop them in a drawer inside your wardrobe, or sit them atop a shelf for easy access. Not only do they make organising your wardrobe a dream, but they will make your space look oh-so aesthetically pleasing, too. Each box offers enough space for 7 different pieces of clothing, and they are lightweight and flexible thanks to their nonwoven fabric and cardboard construction.

Buy now at Amazon

2. AOLIGEI 10pcs Magic Clothes Hangers
These space-savvy hangers are a must-have for anyone who has a few too many clothes (us included). Each hanger can hold up to 5 pieces of clothing, maximising the space on your rail by 5 times. These hangers a reinforced with a strong plastic frame, and they ensure you’re using up all available space in your wardrobe. Organize your clothes so that the ones you wear the most sit at the top of the hanger, descending to the items you wear the least or seasonal stuff. They’re so smart, you’ll soon wonder why you ever bothered with normal hangers.

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3. Dunelm Hanging Grey Shoe Organiser
Not only for holding shoes, but this hanging organiser makes use of all wardrobe space, from the floor to the ceiling. Use it to hold folded clothing or even your favourite handbags, and to separate your wardrobe. Perhaps you could use it to separate your clothes from your partners’ stuff?

Buy now at Dunelm

4. Perome Wardrobe Storage Box
These foldable boxes come in a set of four, and they are super practical since they are stackable and they make separating and organising your clothes a dream. They also ensure your clothes, although neat and tidy, are easy to grab when you’re in a rush. They also come in white or grey.

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5. mDesign Dividing Shelf System
These clever shelves are brilliant for doubling your storage space inside your wardrobe. This way, you can maximise the amount of useable space, to store more shoes and foldable clothes. Place them atop shelves or on your wardrobe floor. With non-skid feet, they should stay put.

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6. Argos Home 2 Shelf Shoe Storage Rack 
This solid wood shoe rack is brilliant for making use of the floor space in your wardrobe, to store your shoes and handbags. At a very reasonable price tag, this rack offers two fixed shelves and if you buy another, they can be stacked atop one another.

Buy now at Argos

7. Hershii Closet Tension Shelf & Rod
Available in a range of colours, these clever racks are adjustable via tension rod to slot into your space seamlessly. They avoid wasting valuable wardrobe space so that you can make for more available space for your shoe collection and more. They’re great for renters since there’s no drilling required, and they are sturdy thanks to their stainless steel construction.

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8. ASTOTSELL Under Shelf Storage Basket
Handy for holding anything from knickers to tights and socks, these baskets simply slot in with your wardrobe shelves to make use of the space underneath them. They’re super simple to take on and off, plus they’re open for easy access. You could also use them to hold small shoes or neatly folded clothing.

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9. Symple Stuff Plastic Organiser Box
An elegant way to organize your wardrobe, these plastic storage boxes stack with ease and they make an easy job of making your wardrobe look neat and tidy. You could either use them for shoes or folded clothes, and they definitely look the part in case you leave your wardrobe open whilst guests are over.

Buy now at Wayfair

10. Amazon Basics 6 Cube Wire Storage Shelves
These storage cubes are a super popular option when it comes to organizing a wardrobe. Why? They are completely personalisable to suit the size of your wardrobe. Stack them whichever way you like to use otherwise empty space, plus their steel construction makes them sturdy enough to hold shoes. Choose from a pack of six or four, and from black or white depending on the colour of your bedroom.

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Browse more wardrobe organisers and bedroom storage buys…

Still searching for more wardrobe organisers for different bedrooms in your home? Look no further than our favourite retailers below, and click through to browse more wardrobe organisers or bedroom storage solutions.

• Amazon wardrobe organisers
• Argos wardrobe organisers
• Dunelm bedroom storage
• eBay wardrobe organisers
• IKEA wardrobe organisers
• John Lewis & Partners wardrobe organisers
• Matalan bedroom storage
• Wayfair wardrobe organisers

Otherwise, if you’re sensing a de-clutter on the horizon, you might want to research how to declutter your wardrobe before you start this mega job.

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Cavity wall insulation (CWI) is a great option to make your home more efficient and save on energy bills. Most installations go without a hitch, leaving homeowners to enjoy the benefits of a warmer, more comfortable living environment. Cavity wall insulation problems do crop up so we’re here to tell you why.

‘We’ve issued 6.2 million guarantees for cavity wall insulation, and have a claims rate of just 0.43%,’ reassures Nigel Donohue, CEO at the Insulation Assurance Authority.

Occasionally, however, things can go wrong. Most cavity wall problems are the result of installation and maintenance issues, which can be easily avoided through reliable pre-installation assessments and good installation practice.

What are the most common cavity wall insulation problems?

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Here are some issues that can happen with CWI and what to do if you face them.

1. Damp and mould cavity wall insulation problems

Properly installed, cavity wall insulation can reduce issues with damp and mould and make your home a more comfortable place. Problems can occur if the work is poorly done or the house is unsuitable.

Damp and mould are usually easy to spot. Often the issue stems from poor walls not being repaired prior to fitting cavity wall insulation. Cracks in the brickwork or render, crumbling mortar and leaky guttering can all allow water into the cavity. This will soak the insulation, meaning it won’t perform as it should, ultimately leading to issues.

A good company will complete a pre-installation survey and advise you on what needs to be done before CWI is fitted or inform you if cavity wall insulation isn’t suitable. Post-installation, good general property maintenance, such as repointing mortar joints and regularly checking guttering, will help to avoid future problems. Ventilation is also important for preventing damp and mould.

2. Inadequate ventilation

Good airflow is vital inside your home, to ensure it stays fresh and free from issues such as mould. When you insulate a house, you will be making it more airtight, so installers must ensure existing airflow is maintained and additional ventilation fitted where necessary.

‘We install ventilation as standard as part of a CWI job,’ says Ed Andrews, Commercial Director at InstaGroup. ‘But homeowners need to be aware of what they can do to reduce the risk of damp issues, such as opening windows and using extractor fans.’

Ventilation problems can be exacerbated if cavity wall insulation is poorly installed or slumps over time. As well as causing cold spots, this could also block vents, so proper specification and installation are key.

3. Poorly-filled cavity wall insulation

When retrofitting insulation, obstructions within the cavity, such as pieces of mortar, can snag materials such as mineral wool. If a cavity is too thin, the insulation may also not spread as expected.

Using the right type of insulation for your house is the first step to avoiding this. Good installation is essential, too. A cowboy installer might not pay due care and attention to ensuring the whole wall is properly treated.

As the cavity is hidden, there’s no easy way to spot these kinds of issue. Sometimes you’ll detect cold spots, but you might not get wind of a problem until you’ve had several months’ of utility bills. The thing to look for is whether your energy usage (rather than the price, which can fluctuate) hasn’t come down as much as expected compared to the previous year.

4. Unsightly retrofit installations

CWI is installed by drilling holes in the exterior wall and blowing or injecting the insulation into the cavity. Good contractors will do a decent job of patching these up, and the holes do tend to fade with age; but poor cover-ups can be unattractive. As well as speaking to your installer about how they’ll hide their work, do your research and ask former clients if they’re happy with the insulation performance, the finished appearance and aftersales care.

Who should I contact about cavity wall insulation problems?

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Speak to the original installer and ask them to assess the issues and carry out any remedial work. If they are unwilling to provide support, or have gone out of business, then your next option is to contact your guarantee or warranty provider. If all else fails, appoint your own surveyor to make an independent assessment.

Which homes are inappropriate for cavity wall insulation?

Properties in exposed locations, subject to wind-driven rain or without a damp-proof course might not be suitable for cavity wall insulation. ‘Some properties may also use particularly porous bricks in the external construction or feature a very narrow cavity, which is unsuitable for CWI,’ says Matthew Evans, Head of Technical GB at Kingspan Insulation.

In the worst cases, unsuitable insulation may need to be removed – a process which can cost £1,000s. That’s why  it’s important to use a registered installer whose work will be covered by a 25-year CIGA guarantee.

If there are obstructions inside the cavity, water can bridge across insulation. Snots (lumps) of mortar are the most common cause. This may mean it’s not possible to install CWI, so another solution (such as external wall insulation) may be your best bet for upgrading energy efficiency.

Whether a house is appropriate for cavity wall insulation or not should be determined by a pre-installation assessment from a reputable company. This should include inspecting the cavity using a probe camera.

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A DIYer has shared her green houseplant-filled bathroom makeover. Using paint, stencils and loads of greenery she has breathed new life and joy into the bathroom in her Victorian terrace.

Before, it was a beige and uninspiring room crying out for some upbeat green bathroom ideas. Now, it’s a fun and characterful space with lots of natural textures and a tropical feel – and it cost less than £200.

Before

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Cate says her house was pretty run down when she first bought it just over three years ago. She spent the last year or two of lockdowns decorating, renovating, and upcycling. Now, most of the rooms in the house have been given a makeover.

‘I first painted the walls and ceilings with Valspar paint from B&Q with the colour Leafy Greens,’ says Cate. She then cleaned the bathroom tiles and floor with sugar soap before covering the areas in V33 tile paint.

Getting rid of the beige and brown in favour of some modern bathroom ideas has made the space feel so much brighter. ‘I used a roller to paint, about 3-4 coats, and the shower walls needed 24 hours to cure until they were water-resistant,’ Cate says.

After

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She painted the shower enclosure and sides of the bath with Frenchic BlackJack Al Fresco paint, £9.95 a tin. This didn’t need any priming as it’s weatherproof.

Cate also stencilled the floor with this black Frenchic paint. ‘The sink vanity unit and tallboy drawers I decoupaged with some leftover wallpaper that I had used in the downstairs toilet,’ Cate tells us.

‘This is a really effective way to transform furniture. I learned these techniques from attending a workshop with @relovedmcr.’

Image credit: Cate Rosenthall

The DIY and decorating fan bought accessories cheaply from various homeware shops and used hanging plants that she already owned. We’re loving the leafy print wallpaper on the vanity and chest of drawers, which creates a sense of depth. Hanging plants from the ceiling and placing one on a high table draws the eye up, highlighting the height of the room.

What a transformation! Would you take the plunge with a green bathroom?

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