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1. The Pink Stuff all-purpose cleaning paste if your home’s surfaces are covered in grim, scratches, ink, crayons, and just the messes of everyday life. This cleaner will easily remove nearly all whoopsies from your home and will have it looking sparkling new in no time.
Promising review: “My 3-year-old recently decided to channel his inner Van Gogh on our stairwell wall, and red crayon was EVERYWHERE. I tried every possible cleaning solution, and nothing was getting it off. I heard about the Pink Stuff on TikTok and decided it was worth a shot. This stuff is a miracle worker! With a sponge and some elbow grease, I was able to remove all the crayon within 10 minutes. There’s absolutely no trace of the crayon left, and it didn’t ruin my paint! One thing to note — it seems to work better on certain colors than others. I recently used it to try and remove blue crayon from our white art table, and while it got most of the blue off, there’s definitely still a faint stain where the crayon used to be. But hey, it’s worlds better than before!” —Casey Blaine
Get it from Amazon for $5.29.
2. Cabinet pulls for giving your kitchen or bathroom cabinetry a visual upgrade without breaking the bank. If your kitchen is looking a little tired, this is a cost-effective way to update it that takes no time at all.
Just a note that some reviewers recommend getting your own screws instead of using the ones included.
Promising review: “These are fabulous, and totally changed the look of my kitchen! The price was also great too, as I needed 35, and had to buy to lots, one 25 and one 10, and the total was around $80 for all of them. Which equals out to less than $2 apiece. You can’t buy ones of this quality for that price locally. These are heavy, and easy to install.” —Debbie Sterrett
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $24.97+ (available in various sizes, colors, and styles).
3. A set of amber soap dispensers to decant your store-bought soap into because nothing says fancy quite like special bottles to house your soap and hand lotion, even if said soap and lotion were BOGO at your local CVS.
Promising review: “These are amazing soap dispensers. The amber glass is sturdy and strong, and the pump works great. They’re easy to fill and they look so good on your bathroom or kitchen countertop. Highly recommend!” —Emily
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three different pump colors).
4. A wine stain-removing spray because accidents happen, especially when you’re hosting an epic night in. Instead of ruining your upholstery or clothing forever, spray some of this onto the stain and watch it disappear before your very eyes.
Promising review: “I thought the world had ended!! RED WINE SPILLED ON AN ORIENTAL CARPET!!! The cream fringe took the brunt of the spill. The first thing I did was put white wine on it…after all isn’t that what you have heard and read? That white wine will remove red wine from whatever. Didn’t work for me. Rush to Amazon…what to do….what to do? I found several products that sounded promising. I read the reviews. So glad that this is what I chose! Worked like a dream. When it arrived the stain had been set for four days, and following the directions on the bottle, the stain instantly started to disappear. My cream-colored fringe was back. Amazing!!! My carpet is back to its beautiful self. Am I happy? So happy words can’t convey.” —Pat
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in five quantity varieties).
5. A create-your-own countertop kit if you love the look of granite or stone but hate how much it costs. This DIY kit will save you time and money and looks very similar to the real thing.
Promising review: “I hated my stock builder counters, a horrible washed out mustard color. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough money to get the real marble counters that I covet. I found this product on TikTok and was immediately intrigued! Of course, I had to purchase it. I bought the 2-pack because the per the instructions, I wouldn’t have enough to cover all of my counters. The process took 2 days with the waiting between application, but it was extremely easy to use. I’m giving it 5 stars because of ease of applying, appearance, and the fact that it changes the whole look of my kitchen!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $99.95 (available in five colors).
6. An outlet light if you need a little light here and there around the house. Perfect for those of us who take nightly bathroom breaks or want to safely get to the kitchen for a midnight snack without turning on all the overhead lights.
Promising review: “I don’t like night-lights because they take up the wall outlet, so this was the perfect solution. I put it in the guest bath and at night with the bathroom door open this provides just enough light to guide a person to the bathroom without blinding them. I ended up putting two on my hallway switches as well. What a great product.” —LMK
Get it from Amazon for $22.98+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
7. A gold watering can and mister that doubles as a chic piece of decor. So often, we shove our watering can out of sight when not in use because it’s ugly, but not this one!
Promising review: “This watering can is so easy to use, and it holds a lot more water than you would think by the size. I also love the cap that comes on the end of the spout — a great way to avoid spills!! Appreciate the pretty mister that comes with it, too. Both look very nice on the shelf where I house my plants in front of a window.” —MC Phillips
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in three colors).
8. A hidden storage box disguised as a beautiful collection of books. Now, instead of having your electronics and all their cords on display, they’ll be covered up by what looks like a top-tier curation of books.
Covogoods / Amazon Handmade
Before adding this to your cart, you have the option to customize it, including selecting from 14 lengths and 15 colors (including custom colors). The CovoBox is made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood.
Covogoods is a small family-owned business creating home decor in Utah!
Promising review: “I’m pretty sure I’ve never loved a purchase from Amazon as much as I love this one, and I’ve been a Prime member since Day 1. This product is EXTREMELY well made and very unique. Plus, it does the job of hiding the ugly routers and cords. And the customer service was great and responsive. I was a little hesitant to spend the money on this but after years of living with the husband’s pile of technology, the money was well spent!” —AmazonEmme
9. A set of silicone stove-counter gap covers to finally eliminate the space between the stove and the counter. Why? Because that’s where so many crumbs fall, never to be seen again. This is an especially great get if your home has a rodent problem.
Promising review: “I’ve been using these for about a week on my new freestanding range. When they removed my old range, I was really surprised to see how much stuff had slipped through! Now when I cook, I can see the splatters and seasonings left on the silicone that would have fallen between the stove and the counter. These gap fillers really do clean up easily, too. Although they are that extra thing to clean, I prefer that to knowing there’s a mess hiding in the cracks.” —JMom
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five sizes and five colors).
10. An all-natural stainless steel cleaner that will finally remove all the grime and fingerprints from the stainless steel stuff in your kitchen. Sinks, fridges, garbage cans, ovens…they’ll finally be as clean as the first day you moved in. Aaaand it smells like lavender!
Plus, it comes with a microfiber cleaning cloth!
Promising review: “I saw this on a TikTok and checked it out. I didn’t want to pay that much for it, but no other product I’ve used has worked. I am so glad I did!! My stainless-steel appliances look brand new again! I am so happy to walk in the kitchen and not see little fingerprints and smudges all over everything. Totally recommend!” —Molly
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
11. A set of peel-and-stick floor tiles to change up your floors without needing to tear out the existing ones and hire a contractor to install new ones. This is a must-have if you’re a renter with the landlord special (aka sad beige tile) that so many apartments have these days.
The tiles are water-resistant and washable. To apply, just peel the backing and stick to a clean floor. You don’t need any special tools or even grout.
Promising review: “I’ve only had these on my bathroom floor for a month or so, but they seem like they’ll hold up. They were a bit of a pain in the ass to cut, but I didn’t have the best tools or patience. The price is bananas for how good these look! They really transformed the room for cheap.” —Jenascia
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $10.90.
12. An under-cabinet wineglass rack that are a triple threat: they allow you to show off your pretty stemware; they’re easily accessible when wine o’clock hits, and you’ll free up space in your cabinets.
Promising review: “I really like this wine rack! I needed a nice, space-saving solution for wine glasses that are too tall to go in my glass cabinet, and this rack fits the bill. It was simple to install and looks great. Good buy!” —Cycle Mom
Get it from Amazon for $19.93+ (available in four sizes and four colors).
13. A handmade floral coaster that are just so dang pretty and whimsical. Cottagecore, Bridgerton-esque…how about just GORGEOUS?
Poppy & Pour / Etsy
Poppy & Pour is a California-based small business that has been creating custom flower coasters, keychains, and more since 2020.
Promising review: “Absolutely gorgeous! It’s hard to get a good photo of resin without reflections or light so trust me when I say this is even more beautiful in person! Seller gave me exactly what I requested and I couldn’t be happier with this purchase. Highly highly recommended!” —nlivnil
Get it from Poppy & Pour on Etsy for $14+ (available with or without a gold rim).
14. A dual under-the-cabinet trash system so your trash and recycling don’t have to be on display for anyone who walks into your kitchen. Instead, have it tucked away in its own cabinet, out of sight and out of mind until it’s time to use it.
Promising review: “Products by Simplehuman are like the Lamborghinis of the kitchen. Their functionality, ease of install, and years of use you’ll get is worth the spend. I installed mine at an angle so the cabinet door wouldn’t bang into it. My dimensions were spot on, not leaving lots of wiggle room. Word of caution: The liners that Amazon recommends as an add-on are ‘D.’ But the main garbage can is ‘G’ and your recycling is ‘D.’ The recycling liners should be blue, which at the end of the day isn’t a big deal, but I would’ve preferred having the corresponding color with the liner.” —Monica Lafuente
Get it from Amazon for $79.
15. A sleek digital clock if you want to know what time it is in the chicest way possible. Next time you wake up in the dead of the night wondering what time it is, you can just sneak a look at this instead of fumbling around for your phone.
Plus, it has two USB outlets, which means you can use it to charge your phone (and Airpods) while you sleep.
Promising review: “This is a pretty basic alarm clock, but the mirror finish and large blue display give this a very modern look. Brightness is adjustable and controls are fairly simple. Blue is a deep vibrant shade and looks awesome against the mirror finish.” —J. Pennington
Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in 13 colors).
16. A fabric defuzzer to fix all the problems that your cat has created by using your furniture as a scratch tree. In mere seconds this gadget trims the fuzz off and will have your sofa’s arms looking like nothing ever happened.
The battery-operated model does need two AA batteries to work!
Promising reviews: “This is amazing!!! I have a chair that when my cats were kittens, they shredded. It was brand new, and they destroyed it within 6 months. I live alone, and no one ever comes over, so I just deal with the chair with dreams of reupholstering it someday. I’ve seen articles for defusers but never used one and always thought they were for sweaters or things that have just balled up, not that they had entire threads ripped out. A few days ago I saw someone’s review for this one, used on loose threads, so I immediately bought it. It arrived today, and I used scissors to trim the threads. It was so easy to use and did an amazing job! I spent probably 90 minutes total doing my entire oversized chair and then spot cleaned it. It looks brand new! I have my awesome chair back! I almost donated this chair a hundred times over the last four years but didn’t want to part with it. Now I’m so glad I didn’t. $12 and less than two hours of my time, and my favorite chair is restored. I’m so happy!!” —StormyMorning
Get it from Amazon for $13.06 (available in six colors)
And checkout one BuzzFeed writer’s full Conair fabric defuzzer review here!
17. A wine decanter if you’ve landed on #tablescaping TikTok and want to try your hand at that level of art. This also works if you just want a nice vessel to put your wine in. Either way, win!
Promising review: “I was a little nervous to purchase this as a gift for someone because it’s glass, and I was worried it would arrive broken. However, it was very well packaged and came in perfect condition. It is a really beautiful decanter and anybody that is a wine drinker would love to have this. I am so glad that I decided to purchase. It is larger than I thought it was going to be as well, which is always a nice surprise.” —Kaila Knies
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
18. A set of two adhesive shelves to install on your shower’s walls so you can keep all your products handy. Goodbye to a clutter of products on your tub’s surround!
Promising review: “I saw these shelves on TikTok and really wanted to try them out, as I have no shelves in my shower. The adhesion is impressive — they’ve stayed sticking for the past two weeks with no sign of letting up, and are holding about four bottles of products on each of the two racks I have hanging. I thought for sure they would fall after showering or something, but they have stayed strong and held up. I’m so impressed! I’m sure I will purchase more in the future. Super duper easy to install, they look beautiful and modern, and give my bathroom a totally different vibe. It’s so nice to have a product like this available!! Thank you!” —Sara B
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in five styles/colors).
19. A soundproofing strip if you’re totally over how loud your neighbors are. These are wonderful at muffling sound, but were actually designed to help winter-proof doors and windows. So either way, your home will be less noisy and stay warm for longer.
PLUS: This also makes sure that your air-conditioning and heat doesn’t escape under your doors, thus saving you energy and money!
Promising review: “This product works really well! I needed a quick fix to my home office situation. I live in an apartment in Manhattan and never noticed how much sound comes in and out until I had to be on conference calls working from home! This little tape made a big difference, took me a couple of minutes to install.” —Sandra Revueltas
Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in four colors and three lengths).
20. A complete gallery wall set that comes with everything you need to create your own, minus all the hard work of finding all the art and frames yourself.
You get eight frames and art work in a variety of sizes in this set.
Promising review: “These photos are so nice and great quality for the price. My family room needed a little changing, and these photos were awesome! I also love that the seller provides a sheet of different ways to hang the photos.” —Critic
Get it from Amazon for $53.99+ (available in five styles).
21. A multifunctional velvet ottoman with ample storage. The top part can be flipped over to create a hard tabletop (it’s wood). J’adore!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord says: “Another bonus? If you flip the lid over, it has a wooden base, so you can *also* use this as a teensy snack table. I recently got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in, and it’s pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours and sometimes if I want to eat on my couch I’ll use it as a tray. It’s also sturdy enough to sit on, if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than 10 minutes, and probably didn’t even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute (and comes in so many colors that I’m tempted to buy another!).”
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in four colors).
22. A TV cord cover for hiding the wires needed for your wall-mounted television. What’s fancier than a TV without cords showing? NOTHING!
Promising review: “This is the perfect solution for hiding a cord! It looks like it is just a part of the base board. Mine is covering a cable wire only, but I think they are big enough to hide more than one cord if needed. I didn’t cut mine, and I bought two. You can tell where the two meet if you look closely. However, I do not think anyone would notice. I can’t believe I let our cable cord sit across the floor for this long. I wish I would have found these sooner!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three sizes, multi-packs, and five colors).
23. Some Shoe Slotz designed so you can store your shoes on top of each other instead of side-by-side, therefore freeing up a bunch of space in your closet and making your shoes look extra neat and tidy.
Sally Elshorafa / BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Sally Elshorafa says: “This product SAVED MY SHOES! I have an awkward set of built-in shelves in my closet, and it was the only place I wanted to put my shoes. As you can see from the before pic (above), it was a big mess; my shoes were piled on top of each other and getting really dirty. Traditional shoe caddies or boxes didn’t really work because there’s not much horizontal space, so I tried the Shoe Slotz. It fixed the problem perfectly! Because the design smartly stacks one shoe on top of the other, you save 50% of the space you’d normally use to store your shoes.”
Get a 10-piece set from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in a 20- or 40-pack).
24. A set of blackout curtains because natural light is nice and all, but something you want to sleep in (in total darkness). Experts also say that the darker the room, the deeper the sleep!
Promising review: “I finally invested in blackout curtains for my room and my kids’ room, and now I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner! These curtains do exactly what they are supposed to do. My kids are early risers, usually getting up when the sun comes up. Today, I was able to sleep until 9:30 because they were still in bed! I woke up not even knowing what time it was because my room was still so dark, haha! These especially made a huge difference in my room which faces the side of the house the sun rises on. These curtains are silky feeling, which I wasn’t expecting, but it gives a sleek appearance. I highly highly recommend this brand.” —Key Monique
Get it from Amazon for $16.95+ (available in 30 sizes and 33 colors).
25. A sofa table to place in narrow spaces like your entry or behind a sofa. Some reviewers even use it as a small desk (it’s deep enough to fit a standard 13″ MacBook, for instance).
Promising review: “This arrived sooner than expected! It was easy to put together. You don’t need any special tools and can do it by yourself. It worked perfectly for my foyer, and I was able to tuck the dog bowls under it with no problem. Clutter and crowded foyer, begone! I’d buy it again.” —genabeebers
Get it from Amazon for $69.43.
26. Adhesive backsplash tiles if your kitchen’s backsplash has nothing going on and you’d like to make it a little nicer. These peel-and-stick sheets are great if you’re a renter, as they won’t leave a trace when it’s time to move out and you need to remove them (you just peel ’em off).
Promising review: “This is perfect for upgrade on a budget. These ’tiles’ have given my dull kitchen new life and withstood extreme cold and humidity (electrical issues) with no problem. I receive compliments all the time!” —Deidre Dennis
Get a set of six from Amazon for $27.98 (available in four colors).
27. A floating shelf to turn your favorite books into a work of literal art. Instead of jamming them into the big bookshelf, place a few on the wall to show them off.
Promising review: “These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately five to seven hardbacks in my experience). They’re a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we’ve placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I’d highly recommend!” —LaBuenaVidaMere
Get it from Amazon for $17.45+ (available in two sizes, sets of three and in silver and white).
28. Some Terrazzo wall decals in a variety of subtle colors if you have a wall that’s seen better days but don’t want to paint the whole thing. This way you can strategically cover up the bad areas while also creating a cool accent wall.
Promising review: “I was looking for something that would match up my abstract aesthetic and pastel colors. It really adds more personality to my room! It was easy to stick — probably spent 15 minutes trying to decide the best arrangements. I would 100% recommend.” —Sofia Camarillo
Get it from Amazon for $10.89 (available in six styles).
29. A flat outlet plug so electronics cords don’t stick out from the wall. Not only does this give your wall a clean, tidy look, but it allows you to push furniture up against the wall if there’s an outlet behind it.
Promising review: “This was very easy to install to hide all the messy wires. This is life-changing to create a nice, sleek space.” —Martha Ashley
Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in 11 different lengths/configurations).
30. A marble self-adhesive film you can use on countertops and furniture to give them the look of marble without the hefty price tag. When it’s time to move out, peel it off (so you can get your security deposit back).
The film is made from vinyl/PVC film and is water-resistant. To apply, you cut the film to the size you need, remove the backing paper, put it on any dry and flat surface using a D-C-Fix smoother, and it will look as good as new.
Promising review: “Wow!!! I can’t believe how much this brightened up our bathroom!! The paper is very thick and seems very durable!! It looks beautiful! It is mostly easy to install. Just takes some patience. I watched videos on how other people did it first before attempting it myself which I think really helped!! Using a blow-dryer to smooth it on helps prevent bubbles from getting caught underneath the paper. This cheap update made such a difference!!!”—Anna F.
Get it from Amazon for $22.43+ (available in eight styles and sizes).
31. A set of minimalist hooks to replace the chair in your entry where you throw your purse, coat, and anything else you have when you come home after a long day.
Promising review: “I am chronically cold and have a bunch of very nice knit cardigans. I usually end up leaving them laying over chair backs or recliners and cluttering things up, so I bought these to have a good place to hang them. The thick wood prevents stretching damage from the weight of the sweaters, and not using a hook prevents damage and holes in the knit. Definitely worth the upgrade.” —Lynn M
Get a set of two from Amazon for $17.69.
32. Light-dimming stickers for putting over the annoying bright light that so many electronics have these days. This will dim it almost completely.
You get a set of 100 stickers made to fit all sorts of electronics, so you can find the ones that will work perfectly for you.
Promising review: “Ingenious little idea. I suffer from migraines, so I know how a little LED light can irritate you in an otherwise pitch-black room. This product does a great job of dimming those harsh LED indicators that EVERYTHING seems to have nowadays. They are neat, not unsightly.” —Jarom A. Daszko
Get a pack of 100 from Amazon for $4.39.
33. A hexagonal toilet paper holder to house your extra TP in the most visually interesting way. And hey, it’ll free up storage space in your bathroom cabinet since it mounts to the wall.
Ewart Woods / Etsy
Ewart Woods is a small business based out of Latvia creating handmade storage and organization solutions meant to blend right into your home decor!
Promising review: “Really simple but effective. Would recommend for small bathrooms in need of storage. Like a piece of art. Thanks again!” —Noelle
Get it from Ewart Woods on Etsy for $77.31+ (originally $90.96; available in four colors and two sizes).
34. Some velvet slipcovers if your couch and chairs look a mess but you aren’t ready to buy new ones yet. This will completely transform your furniture and make it look like something brand new.
Promising review: “I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and love seat. I was worried about it not working on our leather couch, but it stays on really well due to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE.” —Brian/Liz
Get it from Amazon for $32.49+ (available in five sizes and 14 colors).
35. Garage magnets for making your existing garage door resemble something rather stately without spending a fortune on replacing it.
And you can easily take them off if you move!
Promising review: “These faux windows are an ingenious upgrade product that added value and style to my home without breaking the bank! With an installation that takes about 30–50 seconds, I instantly improved my home’s curb appeal without having to spend thousands on new garage doors. I did not cut any of the panels, but the templates included for cutting custom shapes were easy to use and understand. So far, through two harsh Minnesota winters, they have stayed right in place. I’m very happy with my purchase and would recommend these to anybody looking for a facelift for their property.” —martymar
Get a set of six magnets from Amazon for $14.17+ (available in five styles).
36. A full-length mirror that leans against a wall so you can take the most epic #OOTD selfies. Big mirrors also make small rooms seem larger, so this is a win-win!
37. And a set of shower curtain rings with two separate hooks so you can hang your curtain and liner separately.
Amazon
Promising review: “This is one of those items you didn’t know you needed, and once you get it you can’t help but wonder you ever managed before. I absolutely hate taking the shower curtains off because of the whole open and close for multiple shower curtains. I know you’re like, ‘It’s just shower curtain hooks.’ And it is. But when you have to change out the creepy shower liner, that likes to attack you, and you dread doing so, this just adds seconds to your life. No more unsnapping. Simply take out the liner, place the liner on the appropriate hook, and presto.” —Nardsbaby
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 13 colors).
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