Autumn is a useful time to check the small jobs that can make the home, car and garden easier to manage as temperatures fall and outdoor conditions become less predictable. Rather than buying large amounts of seasonal gear, it can be more useful to focus on practical items that solve a specific problem and can be stored easily.
Here are eight in-stock Smart Finds products that fit common autumn preparation jobs for UK homes, cars and gardens. Always check the individual product page for the latest stock, price and delivery information.
1. Keep a windscreen cover ready for colder mornings
A windscreen cover is a simple car accessory that can help protect the main glass surface from frost and can also be used as a sun cover at other times of year. Our silver cover measures 150 × 70cm and folds away when not in use.
View the Car Windscreen Frost & Sun Cover.
2. Protect vulnerable garden plants
Container plants and more exposed garden areas can benefit from having frost protection material ready before colder nights arrive. This heavy-duty 60gsm plant cover measures 120 × 180cm and is designed as a reusable protective layer for suitable plants.
View the Heavy-Duty Frost Protection Plant Cover.
3. Store outdoor cushions instead of leaving them exposed
Outdoor cushions can take up a surprising amount of space. A large dedicated storage bag gives them one place to go when garden seating is used less often. This extra-large bag measures 173 × 76 × 51cm and is intended for bulky outdoor cushion storage.
View the Extra-Large Garden Cushion Storage Bag.
4. Refresh a mini greenhouse cover
If the frame of a four-tier mini greenhouse is still useful but the old cover has worn out, replacing the cover can be more practical than replacing the whole structure. Our clear PVC replacement cover is designed for compatible four-tier mini greenhouse frames.
View the 4-Tier Mini Greenhouse Replacement Cover.
5. Cover a garden swing seat when it is not being used
Outdoor seating is easier to manage when cushions and exposed seating areas have a dedicated cover. This black replacement garden swing seat cover measures 113 × 47 × 47cm, so the dimensions should be checked against the intended seat before ordering.
View the Replacement Garden Swing Seat Cover.
6. Clear garage and utility-room floor space
Autumn often means moving more outdoor equipment, tools and seasonal items into sheltered storage. A set of heavy-duty wall hooks can help move suitable items off the floor and make frequently used equipment easier to find.
View the 6-Pack Heavy-Duty Garage Storage Hooks.
7. Keep household cleaning supplies together
More time indoors can make small organisation improvements worthwhile. A multipurpose cleaning caddy lets sprays, cloths and other everyday supplies be carried together instead of stored loosely across different rooms.
View the 17L Multipurpose Cleaning Caddy.
8. Make laundry storage easier to move
A rolling laundry basket can be useful when laundry has to move between rooms or when floor space is limited. This grey collapsible basket folds down when not needed and includes wheels for easier movement on suitable indoor surfaces.
View the Collapsible Rolling Laundry Basket.
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