Ethan Evans

Lidl is launching its LIVARNO Brown Storage Stool in UK stores on August 20 for £14.99. The padded stool doubles as internal storage, supports loads up to 110kg, measures 31cm in diameter by 41cm high, and includes a three-year warranty, but it is available only in stores. The article compares it with The Range’s similar Round Storage Ottoman Stool, which costs £25.99 and is available in multiple colours.

Home Bargains is promoting a £2.99 over-door coat hanger in black or white as a way to add storage without using floor space. The hanger can be bought in stores or online, with UK mainland delivery available, while a £3.99 four-tier shoe rack is also highlighted as a compact storage option.

B&M is offering a Natural & Black Basket, described as a woven two-tone storage option for organising bathroom and household items. The basket is available for in-store collection, with shoppers advised to check local stock. The retailer is also selling a £5 Scalloped Edge 2 Tier Caddy for storing toiletries and other small items around the home.

B&M is offering a £1 Small Scalloped Edge Storage Tub available in multiple colours, promoted as a compact and stylish option for organising small household items. The tub features a simple design suited for use in drawers, wardrobes or on desks. B&M also offers other low-cost organisers, including the £3 Ribbed Five Section Organiser aimed at toiletries and accessories. Shoppers can check stock online, though items are available for in‑store collection only.

A new £3 Ribbed Rotating Five Section Organiser at B&M offers compact and convenient storage for skincare and bathroom items, featuring a neutral white design and rotating structure for easy access. The retailer also sells a complementary £5 Scalloped Edge 2 Tier Caddy for storing toiletries and other household items. Customers can check stock or browse similar products through B&M’s website and store finder.

Guidance warns that synthetic nightwear can worsen discomfort during the UK's heatwave and recommends switching to breathable cotton pyjamas to stay cooler and reduce moisture buildup. Expert advice from Pour Moi indicates that cotton improves air circulation, limits heat rash and irritation, and offers a more comfortable fit. Recommendations align with Sleep Foundation guidance, which stresses natural fabrics, hydration, and maintaining a cool bedroom to ease sleep during high nighttime temperatures.

Drivers are urged to remove vapes and other lithium-ion battery-powered devices from cars as rising temperatures increase the risk of overheating, fire or explosion. Safety authorities warn that parked vehicles can rapidly become much hotter than the surrounding air, making batteries susceptible to thermal runaway. Fire services report growing incidents linked to damaged or overheated lithium-ion batteries, prompting guidance to avoid leaving vapes, power banks, laptops and similar items in vehicles during warm weather.

Lidl released a new £4.99 branded bum bag that has drawn strong interest from shoppers, especially dog owners who see it as practical for carrying essentials. The item, available in multiple colours, was widely discussed in a Facebook bargain group, where most comments were positive and linked it to other popular Lidl-branded accessories. Some shoppers expressed disinterest, but the product adds to the retailer’s expanding and increasingly popular clothing and accessories range.

B&M is offering a £3 Ribbed Five Selection Organiser designed to neatly store toiletries with five compartments and a compact white design. The in‑store‑only product is promoted as a practical solution for keeping bathrooms tidy. The retailer also sells a £5 Scalloped Edge 2 Tier Caddy, described as a versatile storage option for bathrooms, kitchens or general home use.

Dunelm’s £8 Large Foldable Fabric Box is promoted as a versatile and space-saving storage option available in multiple colours, featuring a collapsible design, removable lid and handle. The product has earned a 4.6-star rating from customers who praise its sturdiness and usefulness for storing bedding and accessories, though one reviewer criticises it as flimsy with poor lid quality. Additional purchasing and delivery details are provided, including free click-and-collect and delivery thresholds.