30 top tips for saving space at home

“After constantly untangling – or misplacing – my iPhone and MacBook cables, I now hang them on the arms of foldback clips I fastened to my desk.”
Paul Buschenhofen

“I use a magnetic strip on the side of my cabinet to hold my bobby pins and tweezers!”
Sarah Byrnes

“I have three kids and only one linen cupboard – so here’s a quick storage hack: fold the bedsheets you’re not currently using and place them under the mattresses.”
Natalie Deane

“I repurpose nappy boxes as storage bins by covering them in fabric – the family is more likely to put things away if it looks nice!”
Pauline Sarpa

“When my daughter isn’t home I throw out any toys she hasn’t played with in more than six months.”
Brianna Farrall

“Do a spring cleaning every few months and get rid of stuff you have not used. Bin it, dispose of it or donate to charity.”
Maureen Buckley

“I packed everything into my brother’s shed and then promptly forgot about it all.”
Mick Gillies

“I store all my sheets in pillow cases, and save lots of room. And I never buy what I want… only what I need!”
Leah Pallaris

“If you have not used something in 12 months it has to go. Beware of being OVERLY sentimental.”
Mary Preston

“Analyse every possession you have: when did you last use it? I found nearly 100 items that I either have or am about to list≈on Gumtree and ebay. So far I’ve raised $500 in only four weeks with loads more to go!”
Andrew Brown