59 Small Tips To Make Your Place Look So Much Better In 2024

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Once you invest in a curved shower curtain, you’ll wish you always had one.

Add magnetic garage handles and faux windows that’ll bring some serious curb appeal to your home for an EXTREMELY small fraction of the price of getting some carriage-style doors. They’re pricey as heck. These magnets are not.

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Promising review: “I’ve been wanting to upgrade our garage door for a long time and now I have no idea why I waited! The magnets are super strong. Purchased two sets but only used one set of ‘handles,’ I wasn’t a fan of how close I had to place each set next to each other with the narrow spacing on the door itself. Paired with the magnetic ‘windows,’ it looks like a brand-new door!” —MrsPirate

Get them from Amazon for $11.11+ (available in several sets and variations).

Kick the blinds to the curb and get some privacy without the cord (it can be dangerous for kids and pets!) by applying a window film that’ll still let in SO much light. I did this to my bathroom window and congratulate myself for it every day.

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Promising review: “I have a weird skinny window in my house where no normal window covering works. People walking on our community trail can see up into our upstairs bathroom when the light is on and it’s dark outside. Not a good plan at all. So I used this window film and cut different-sized circles and placed then on this window to interrupt the view into the house. Worked perfectly! Very easy to use.” —Marsgard

Get it from Amazon for $7.19+ (available in 11 sizes).

Refinish tired metal furniture with some metallic spray paint for a weekend afternoon project that’ll have substantial payoff. Just look at that zhuzhed bistro set!

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OK so the color of the metal parts of your outdoor furniture is a small difference that’s more of a medium-size project BUT way to get more bang for your buck with the stuff you already own!

Get it from Amazon for $9.16+ (available in a variety of metallic colors).

Hang up a tapestry (or something more substantial than a poster or print) that’ll skim over any dents, unsightly utility panel doors, scuffs, or other marks that distract from your aesthetic.

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Promising review: “Nice size for a walk hanging. It’s easy to hang, I use small hooks to hold it up. Looks great in my boho guest room.” —Caleb

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Spiff up stainless-steel appliances with a plant-based stainless-steel cleaner and polish spray (that comes with a microfiber cloth) for a low-lift transformation. Appliances are expensive. Their upkeep shouldn’t be!

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Promising review: “I live in an apartment. The sink is about 35 years old and has become badly stained and scratched from neglect and indifferent care. This has made a noticeable difference. This sink will never look brand new again, but your product removed, I would say, about 80% of the stains, without any extraordinary effort, and put a really polished look on the sink. It is gleaming and actually looks very clean for the first time since I have lived here. I am betting that with continued and consistent use of Therapy cleaner, it will continue to improve. Thank you for a most excellent product.” —David Brennan

Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

Use a bottle of leather conditioner to revive your leather goods *even* as large as a leather couch! Welcome to your next project while you catch up on the latest ep of your fave true-crime podcast!

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Reviewers note that using this may darken the leather, so keep that in mind!

Promising review: “Excellent product! So happy I tried it! I wore kitchen gloves and smoothed a thin layer of the product all over the couch, instead of using the cloth. Went way faster and I didn’t waste product soaked up by the cloth.” —Kristie

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Get around oddly place outlets behind furniture with an ultra thin electrical cover. This babe cover is connected to a power strip that lets you charge six devices at a time.

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Promising review: “This one is the best little invention to come into my life lately! I used it behind my bed as we have an adjustable bed and every time I would raise it, it would hit the plugs in the outlet and pull them out. If I pulled the bed away from the wall, the pillows would fall to the floor. I could not come up with a solution until I found the Sleek outlet! Its amazing! So easy to set up. I even bought another one for my family room. Hides all of the ugly cords. I have already recommended this product to my friends. Makes everything look neat and clean!” —Connie Wigmore

Get it from Amazon for $29.95.

Use a velvet slipcover to give your ragged old couch a complete new look. Plus, the slipcover comes with straps to keep it in place so you don’t have to futz with it all the time.

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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 23 colors).

Remove all sorts of stubborn rings that’ve been staring at you every time you’re in the washroom using a pumice stone toilet bowl cleaner. Nope, you do NOT need a new toilet. Your OG just requires some zhuzhing.

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Promising review: “OMG!!! It works!!! After having this toilet buildup I gave up on everything, but I saw that this product ‘worked’ and decided to give it a try… with a little elbow grease and some music blasting in the background I managed to remove it all!!! I can’t believe it. I’m so happy, I was so embarrassed when company came over and would see that, not no more… yay!!!” —Asdrubal Orantes

Get it from Amazon for $11.38.

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And keep it looking brand-new with a miraculous automatic bleach toilet cleaning system, because you can’t enjoy the first Saw film without thinking about cleaning. This gadget will send cleaner into your bowl with each flush!

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It’s super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months!

Promising review: “This is an excellent invention for keeping the toliet bowl fresh without a tablet that harms the flush seal. I was frequently replacing the seals in the tank but with this setup the seals last and last.” —Awesome Guy

Get it from Amazon for $10.59.

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Cover up an ugly outdoor surface with interlocking teak tiles you don’t need tools to install. That concrete patio slab is older than you, but it doesn’t have to look that way.

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Promising review: “Living in Hawaii you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc… In total I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!” —Adazzle

Get 10 sq. ft from Amazon for $80.47.

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Swap out one of those weird long pillows (sorry!) for a ~streamlined~ door draft stopper to keep fall gusts from coming in under the door. It’ll just look like a natural part of your door so other decor design choices (like that cute welcome mat) can shine!

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Promising review: “So easy to set up! All you do is peel tape and adhere to a CLEAN and DRY door. Also looks great, I don’t even notice it. I had a huge gap under my door. I could smell and hear everything from the hallway. Smells, drafts, and sound all are less of an issue now.” —Brit B.

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors).

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Hang a set of room-darkening velvet curtains for a super dramatic look on the cheap. Mount the rod ABOVE the window frame and measure the curtains correctly so you can get a glam floor-skimming look that draws the eye upward.

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Promising review: “Purchased these for my studio, which is in an old mill. I wanted them for their insulating properties more than to block out the light because my studio loses a lot of heat at night due to its enormous windows. The curtains/drapes work great for both — I am especially pleased with how well they help keep the space from losing heat! Before having the curtains the space would lose about 8 degrees in temperature overnight (which in the winter is a significant amount, especially in the northeast). Now, with the curtains, the space no longer loses heat overnight! It is now so nice to go into my studio in the morning and find it still toasty warm!” —Noname

Get them from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in five sizes and 24 colors).

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Recover ugly throw pillows with cute shams that’ll cost less than a horde of brand-new cushions would.

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Also, if you can’t find an exact measurement match for your throw pillows, you can go down a couple of inches: The pillows will just look overstuffed, like you spent a couple hundos on them.

Get the two-pack from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six sizes and 10 colors).

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Or treat yourself to a seashell pillow for MUCH cheaper than you’ll see in a cool vintage shop.

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Promising review: “Wow. This pillow is so beautiful. I seriously can’t stop looking at it, the color is so vibrant.” —Jackie

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two colors and nine colors).

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Give yourself some peace of mind if you’re into open windows for the sake of a breeze with this low-key motion sensor you can place on your partially opened window that’ll act like your guard dog while ya’ snooze. And if you upgrade this plan, you can save on homeowner’s insurance!

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This Kangaroo motion sensor is super sleek and detects when a window is move away from its setting (like your perfect amount of “open”). This sensor comes with a free plan that allows for unlimited user invitations and sends you push notifications alerts via the app. But if you upgrade to Kangaroo Complete, you’ll be eligible for up to 20% off your homeowners or renters insurance rate with select providers (check out the Amazon product listing for more info).

Get it from Amazon for $26.49.

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Cover up dings and discoloration on door frames and molding with some wood scratch cover so everything will blend in like normal. Also, it requires no sanding or refinishing! Cue to you on the prowl for more wood surfaces you can fix up.

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Promising review: “I can’t believe how well Old English works! I recently purchased a home where a dog previously lived and had horribly scratched the woodwork. I thought I may have to sand and refinish the woodwork around two doors. Old English saved me a lot of work! ” —Behold Behold!

Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (also available for light woods).

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And hide smaller scratches on your fave furniture with a set of wood repair markers. We love a repair instead of a replacement product!

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Promising review: “I can’t believe how well these work! Much better than I was expecting. I just had my home interior painted and the painters damaged a fiberboard medicine cabinet when they removed the masking tape. It ripped off the fake wood veneer. These markers completely filled in the ugly spots and the colors blended well. I love that it appears to have some clear coat in it too as it dries with a slight shine that makes it look more like wood stain rather than marker. I also used them to stain wood filler in two spots in my maple kitchen cabinets where a previous home owner had hung a paper towel holder and I really struggle to see the hole! It looks fantastic. I highly recommend this set. It’s a good value and works very well.” —Shane

Get a set of 13 from Amazon for $7.99.

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Or dress up that water stain that won’t quit with a charming burlap table runner because people will just assume that you’re always ready to entertain.

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Promising review: “I love my new runner! The neutral gray fits perfectly in my neutral fall table decor and will easily transition into my Christmas decor. It’s a lightweight cotton (100%), so I will use my washer’s delicate cycle and then hang it to dry. I anticipate I will have to iron it afterward, which is no big deal. For the style and inexpensive price it’s worth the effort.” —Florida Gal

Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in two sizes and seven colors).

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Tuck stray cords outta the way with cable clip organizers because you need your phone charger by your bed but you don’t have to trip over it or make it take center stage.

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Promising review: “It was always a pain to reach down the side of my bed to reach my chargers, not to mention the wad of cables I’d have to sift through just to charge my phone. I finally searched for a solution and came across these. They’re great! They’re really easy to stick on and they stay in place. I haven’t had an issue of them falling off. Whenever I need to charge a device they’re right next to me, easy to reach and untangled. I definitely recommend!” —Nelis Perez

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $6.97.

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Tidy up a modem-y mess by hiding it behind a bookish disguise as a decorative touch that’s more useful than anyone could expect.

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Covogoods is a Utah-based shop that specializes in storage solutions.

Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade for $29 (available in a variety of colors and sizes).

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Distract from an unsightly lighting chain or cord with an electrical cord cover that’ll look like it’s just part of the decor.

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Promising review: “Easy to use, matches my wall color perfectly. Love the way it looks and how it hides my cords.” —Devron Wall

Get it from Amazon for $27.38 (available in 22 colors and various two-packs).

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Erase the likes of spills, wine, and even Sharpie marker(!!!) with this powerful stain remover. As you can see, it even works on suede furniture.

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Promising review: “My baby niece Sharpied my orange suede couch. Didn’t think it would ever come out. This stuff is amazing.” —levi schofield

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.72.

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*Artfully* corral items on your coffee table with a decorative tray that’ll make it look perfectly styled — even if the other thing on the coffee table is an open pizza box serving as your dinner plate. (We’ve all been there, I vacation there often.)

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Promising review: “If you’re looking for style look no further. I got this tray to compliment my bedroom and hold things on my bed when I’m laying in it. It is lightweight and the colors are shiny. I just love it and I’m sure you will too! I bought another one for my daughter’s room. She loves it!” —AJ Mendez

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in 29 colors).

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Mask an unsightly power strip in a sleek (but ventilated!) box that’ll also keep kids and pets outta there.

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Promising review: “This box does the trick. I’m able to place a few cords in here and the only thing I would change is to make it so the top stays on; maybe a groove it has to slide through so it can’t fall off. It looks nice and it works well.” —Gigi

Get it from Amazon for $15.79. Check out an option that’ll blend in with wood floors.

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Attach a roll of faux ivy to ugly wire fencing or railing with a view you don’t love. Here’s to a bit more privacy!

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Promising review: “This is the second privacy screen I’ve purchased from Amazon. I have an area in my garden visible from the street. The screen hides all my gardening stuff (i.e. wheelbarrow, buckets, etc.). It truly looks like the real deal!!!” —soooz

Get a roll from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three roll sizes).

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Keep your floors in tip-top shape (and prevent some nails-on-chalkboard scrapes) by putting furniture protectors on furniture legs. Any year you can avoid refinishing your floors is a GREAT year.

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Includes 133 total, with 106 brown and 27 beige in various sizes.

Promising review: “Absolutely love these floor protectors. I just had new wood floors installed and bought these to place on the bottom of tables, chairs, etc. They are super sticky so they don’t just fall off if you slide a chair. They are a decent thickness so it actually protects the floor. I am so glad I got this brand. Highly recommend.” —Lane Karrigan

Get them from Amazon for $8.91.

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Make your kitchen sink’s corner work for its dinner with a corner sponge organizer — it’ll fit a surprising amount of dishwashing essentials in such a tiny space instead of them cluttering up your cleaning zone.

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This is also a better option than an organizer that hangs over your faucet because the weight of those can mess with your water flow!

Promising review: “This fits our sink perfectly! It’s not too big and holds a sponge and two bottles of soap. We have a standard apartment sink and it fits perfectly, it also holds very well. We have it suctioned on the sink not the counter.” —Erin Johnson

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in two colors).

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Invest in a lil’ over-the-door cabinet organizer so you won’t have to stare at a pile of hairstyling tools every time you go to brush your teeth. You’ll be locating your hair dryer in record time!

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Promising review: “This product did exactly what I needed it to. Before all my items were in a drawer and the cords were a pain, but with this metal basket it minimized clutter, keeps things organized and separate, and it also looks nice. It fits two of my blow-dryers, a flat iron, and curling wand. The bars are adjustable, as well (just use the twisties it came with to secure them in place). Worth the buy!” —Alyssa Jewell

Get it from Amazon for $16.79+ (available in six finishes).

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Stop the mess in your laundry room with a laundry-detergent drip catcher to help salvage some of that precious goo, so you can go a tad bit longer in between shopping trips.

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Promising review: “Holy cow! Why didn’t I think to make this!? This thing is probably the most helpful thing I own! I despise how liquid detergent is in these huge tubs with a spigot. It has to lay on its side and it ALWAYS drips down on to whatever is underneath. It’s so frustrating! However, this fixes that problem! It easily just slides on the tub and holds firm. I use it on the All tub, but I would imagine it would work with any standard size tub. I keep the cup sitting on the little shelf and it catches any drips. So no waste!” —Rachel L. White

Get two from Amazon for $12.96.

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Graduate from your mismatched collection to a set of silicone-coated kitchen utensils that are nice-looking but neutral enough to blend in a bit with everything in your kitchen.

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Can withstand temperatures of -40 degrees F up to 446 degrees F/230 degrees C. Includes 24 tools and holder.

Promising review: “The color is exactly what I saw online. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe. I love the set!” —Coreen Beasley

Get them from Amazon for $23.75+ (available in four color combos).

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Revamp your under-things storage with a sock and underwear organizer to help you zero in on your lucky Friday socks… and figure out which pair-less ones need the boot.

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They also collapse to store flat when not in use. You get four bins: a six-cell (for scarves, hankies, and ties), an eight-cell (for underwear), a seven-cell (for bras), and a 24-cell (for socks).

Promising review: “I LOVE LOVE LOVE these organizers!! I almost did not purchase them due to the reviews saying that larger than a C-cup would not fit into the bra organizer. At just $15 for four organizers I took my chances and ordered two sets of four. I figured, worst case scenario I would have to cut the dividers out of the bra organizers. I wear a 32DD and the bras fit beautifully in the organizers. I am so glad I took the chance and did not listen to the reviews. I would have missed out on the best cheapest organizers I have ever found. I ordered another set for tank tops and other extras I did not think of before. I will also order my boyfriend the brown ones for his drawers. Great product for a great price!” —Elizabeth L. Blackwell

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $13.87 (available in seven colors).

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Put down a luxe-looking runner in a hall or in front of your closets to help create a sense of *fawn-cy* space without hurting your budget. I own this very runner and love it every single day that I walk on it!

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Seriously though, the folks who live below you will thank you for the extra cushioning for foot falls!

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in 10 color combos and a variety of sizes).

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Brighten an icky floor with a grout pen so you don’t have to stare at the stained grout and imagine what it used to look like. Grout takes up a teeny bit of space but, as you can see from the pics, makes a huge impact!

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Promising review: “We moved into our new home, and the shower had a really yellow grout. Cleaning didn’t do anything, and I saw this grout pen online. What a saver! Otherwise, I would have just hired someone to replace my shower. I used this grout pen, and my husband was so impressed 😀 The tip loses its shape fast, but just pull out the TIP AND FLIPPED IT OVER, and you’ll have a new tip.” —jennifer

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).

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Stash all your plastic bags (hey, they make great bin liners plus you have to pay for them now in NYC!) with some plastic grocery bag wranglers light enough to hang on a hook on your wall *or* inside your kitchen cabinet. Just saying, these would look real cute in your pantry.

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Tbh, I need one of these. I make my mom give me all her plastic grocery bags because I use them for trash. My personal goal is to never have to buy garbage bin liners again! But I’m a weirdo like that.

Get three from Amazon for $7.99.

Want a sturdier option? Consider this cabinet door bag holder. Alternatively, you can stuff them in an empty facial tissue box!

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Use some stove burner covers to help you catch the mess right away on gas stovetops. Or just cover up some chipped or sorry-looking stovetops. (I live in a rental with a white gas stovetop that def has some unsightly chips on it, so I can relate!)

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Psst, as you can see above, this set also comes with a crumb catcher where your stovetop meets your countertop!

Promising review: “I’ve been using the foil ones and while they do the job, they’re not so nice to look at. I like that this is black so it matches the original color of the appliances, but more importantly I like that this has a larger surface area to catch the drips that the foil ones never could before. They’re also trim to fit, so they get right up into each burner without leaving gaps where drips can burn where it’s hardest to clean. Time will tell if they’re as durable/reusable as they claim. If they are, then I’ll try to trim two of the spares to fit the center large burner. Overall recommended.” —Michael

Get an 8-pack from Amazon for $10.99+ (also available in three sizes and six colors).

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Or drop in a toilet fizzing bomb for a bathbomb-like effect on those nasty stains. Um, maybe cleaning the bathroom will be fun now?

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Happy Earth Boutique is a New Jersey-based small business that specializes in earth-friendly products.

Get a five-pack from Happy Earth Boutique on Etsy for $13.99.

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Show that shower door who’s boss with a commercial-grade cleaner that’ll get at soap scum and grime on notoriously hard-to-clean shower doors. Seriously, shower doors are more or less scum magnets. It isn’t fair but this spray will even the playing field.

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Seriously, why did anyone think shower doors were a good idea?

Promising review: “Amazing product! My kids’ bathroom has a tub with a textured bottom and what seemed to be ground-in heavy soap scum. I tried everything from Tilex to baking soda and vinegar but the stains just wouldn’t budge. Got my shipment of Bucko in, immediately ran upstairs and sprayed the tub down, let it sit for three minutes, grabbed a washcloth, and the stains/soap scum just wiped right off. I couldn’t believe it!!!” —Ray

Get it from Amazon for $19.88.

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Give your towels some room to breathe and create a neater look in that bath your whole family uses with an over-the-door towel rack built with some hooks too so you can put your robe and clothes somewhere that isn’t the floor or on top of the toilet.

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Promising review: “The house we bought has a small bathroom and no towel racks. We plan on re-doing it anyways, so this has been a great temporary solution. On the back of the door and out of the way. Super easy to assemble, this is coming from someone who dies a little when they have to assemble ANYthing. Only thing I’ll ding it on, is that it’s so lightweight, it bangs on the door when drying your hands on a hanging towel. Other than that, good product, good price. Can’t beat that!” —Rose W.

Get it from Amazon for $21.41+ (available in three finishes).

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Decant your shower products into a set of stainless-steel and glass soap dispensers that’ll make your bathroom look like a spa.

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Promising review: “I purchased these to use as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers. I wanted our shower to look like a spa! They are great quality and many people I know have copied our idea, so they are a hit! Very high quality, the plunger part is always the most important part. These are metal and not plastic, something which seems to be hard to find when looking for dispensers.” —Rebecca Morea

Get set of two from Amazon for $16.99.

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Toss a punchy throw blanket with some pom-pom trim over your lackluster couch or chair to draw attention away from the fact that, wow, it’s seen better days.

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Promising review: “So this was a total impulse buy, but I’m sooo glad I bought it! Literally no dislikes. I bought the mustard yellow in the 60×80 and it’s the greatest thing everrrr. So pretty and comfortable. I’m obsessed. I will definitely be purchasing as a gift for family and friends in the future.” —Kasandra Emerson

Get it from Amazon for $11.89+ (available in four sizes and 21 colors).

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Or if you are extremely glamorous, take a similar approach with a faux-sheepskin rug to throw on a chair seriously lacking in comfort, at the foot of your couch, or in a number of spots!

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Promising review: “I actually love this more than I thought I would! It’s soo soft and serves multiple purposes. I bought it to drape over a chair in my study area and to use on the floor for when I take pictures of my outfits in front of my mirrored closet doors. I now drape it over my bed in the morning after I make it as well. My step son is autistic and he loves the soft feel of this rug and loves wrapping it around him. It has shed slightly but not more than expected. Great value also.” —Caity

Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in six colors).

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While we’re talking about faux-fur luxury, swap to an undercover dog bed for your furry lil’ angel who gets to do what you’d like to do, lounge around all day while someone else works for the chow. At least with this, you’ll have a luxe-looking, machine-washable surface they won’t get in trouble for drooling all over.

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I’ve seen this beaut IRL and dogs seem to really adore them. Also my former dog roommate really loved a similar faux-fur blanket we had on the couch. As for that machine-washable part, the furry part zips off and you can wash it. AND the liner within is memory-foam and guaranteed not to flatten for 10 years.

Get it from Paw.com for $239 (originally $369; available in two colors). And check out more of the luxe-looking home goods designed for your dog’s lounging.

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Borrow a little air space above your go-to outlet with an outlet shelf *just* large enough for your electric toothbrush. Here’s to a tidier sink!

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FYI, it installs like a regular outlet cover. Of course except with the wonderful shelf. Can also be installed so the shelf is below the outlet.

Promising review: “I absolutely love this thing! I have much less clutter on my sink thanks to this. If there’s anyone not sure if it will fit due to an object, all you need is 1.25 inches of space between the edge of your existing outlet plate and the piece of furniture. I have a GFCI with a standard wall plate.” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four colors and also in packs of two and four). And check out a larger outlet shelf.

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Pour your budget booze into an extremely nice-looking decanter and pair of glasses to park on the top tier of your bar cart for a v pricey look without the price to match it.

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Promising review: “Its been a long time coming but finally had a few extra bucks to get me a decanter. There are a lot fancy ones out there…at fancy prices I may add. But this one was reasonably priced, well crafted, and looks beautiful on my cart.” —Ricardo

Get them from Amazon for $29.95.

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Mask the horror show underneath your bed with a sharp bed skirt to coordinate with your bedding.

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Even the minimalists should get on board with this. Just go for one with clean lines like this one! I went a few years without one and then was floored by the difference it made in hiding all the stuff I shove under my bed. And I store A LOT of stuff under my bed!

Promising review: “I could not get it to fit right at first for some reason. Probably because I was having a bad week and wanted something to be angry about. When I was in a better state of mind I got it and laughed at how simple it was. Fits well and covers the mess I am hiding now that I went up to a king.” —Dennis E. Marquardt

Get it from Amazon for $9.39+ (available in sizes twin–California king and 12 colors).

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String up some (truly easy) under-cabinet lights to bring a modern touch to any outdated cabinets that you wish you could replace. This’ll instantly make your kitchen look *so* expensive.

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Promising review: “I had my doubts but I thought, what the heck, for the price I’d give them a try. I am in real estate and known as a lighting snob. The first thing I look at in a kitchen if there is under cabinet lighting. These are so nice (it helps if you have a lip at the bottom of your cabinets) They are a true white, very bright, and I was lucky they were just the length I needed. I just ordered a set and had them shipped to my mom’s as her halogen transformer which is buried in a wall, fried and I drives me nuts that the workspace on the counter is dark. I can’t wait until I make the 250-mile drive to install them. I may buy more just to use at our listings!” —pauly

Get a 10′ strand with 60 lights from Amazon for $19.80 (available in two colors).

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Mount a broom and mop organizer on a closet wall for a tidy “after” so you won’t worry about an avalanche when you open that door. You know what I’m talking about.

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Promising review: “Repeat customer! I purchased one to organize the garden tools (rake, hoe, cultivator, shovel, etc.) in our garage and by alternating the tops of the tools up/down, was able to fit them neatly in the holder. Liked it so much, going to install another next to it for the other items. The hooks are a nice feature to hold our gloves and a simple plastic bag to hold things when needed.” —Rob C.

Get it from Amazon for $11.82.

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Corral “drop zone” stuff like mail, keys, and reusable grocery bags onto this tidy wall shelf instead of dumping them on your kitchen counter.

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Promising review: “This is a really nice and simple walk shelf. We use it for wallets, keys, sunglasses and our check book. It doesn’t take up a lot of room and is very attractive.” —SP

Get it from Amazon for $37.55+ (available in two colors).

51.

Use a standing weeder (without the chemicals!) to help improve your view of your yard. You’re not the only one who has trouble enjoying weed-filled scenery. And hey, while you’re weeding with this there’s no bending over! Your back will thank you.

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Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to made weeding easy. BTW, Grampa’s Weeder is a small biz.

Promising review: “Oh my god, I friggin’ love this tool. I bought this on a whim given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weed was strangely satisfying! I don’t think anyone can say that weeding is fun but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled.” —JG

Get it on Amazon for $39.99.

52.

Clear up some counter space and put your farmer’s market haul on display with a charming fruit hammock.

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macraYAYmacrame is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based shop that makes a variety of cool macrame accessories.

Promising review: “Beautiful and functional! This is the perfect addition to our beachy kitchen. We spray painted the hooks matte black to match our other hardware. It’s so cute!” —Melissa Wilkes

Get it from macraYAYmacrame on Etsy for $33.

53. Use a genius T-shirt roll holder to create some storage out of seemingly thin air. Perhaps now you’ll actually be able to find the remaining T-shirts in that drawer instead of having them then hang out in “the chair” basically ALL the time. Mallory Mower / BuzzFeed

The Roll Keeper is owned by Kelso, Washington’s resident crafter, Traci. Traci has been crafting for over 40 years and created her storage design to help organize vinyl, soon realizing that it was the perfect organization solution for much more. Her shop has versions for bottles, wrapping paper, pens, and more. My colleague Mallory Mower owns this and loves it. Here’s what she has to say:

“Before getting this I was driving myself up the wall with my bad folding habits. I basically shoved all my shirts into the storage drawers under my bed, because I have a teeny tiny closet (the picture above gives you a solid idea of how small it is). This has given me a massive amount of clothing storage I didn’t have before. The quality is stellar and Traci is 10/10 the most thoughtful person I’ve purchased an Etsy product from!”

Get it from The Roll Keeper on Amazon for $23.99 (available in black or white).

54.

Invest in a faux houseplant you can just admire without having to worry about actually taking care of it. Let’s concentrate on your water intake.

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Promising review (for the faux fiddle-leaf fig): “Awesome quality! Less expensive than purchasing in store. Perfect height for what I needed. I purchased the basket from Amazon as, well. Everyone compliments this plant when they come over!” —Ashley McTaggart

Promising review (for the succulents): “My husband absolutely loved these. I bought them to decorate his work office. I was going for a zen vibe…especially since he is in a high-stress/military position. He says everyone that comes in his office loves it. They look so realistic. No one believes they are fake…they have to touch them to believe it.” —Keonnie

Get them from Amazon: faux fiddle-leaf fig for $14.90+ (available in four sizes) or the set of six faux succulents for $26.99

55.

*Effectively* get up pet hair with a graciously sized lint roller so your comforter won’t look like it’s faux-fur. (It’s cat hair, thank you. Or, it WAS.)

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Promising review: “OMG I got this today and I love it. I have another kind I get sent monthly and they are good but these are wonderful I have a very shedding dog and one swoop and my bed was free of dog hair!!! Recommend to anybody that wants to get rid of the dog hair or lint or anything!!!!” —Pat

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

56.

Get a night-light for your bed that’ll make you feel like you’re staying at a fancy hotel as you step around that pile of clothes that fell off “the chair” in the middle of the night.

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Promising review: “Great light strip. The motion sensor has a good range and then controls for time on and brightness are wonderful. The 3M tape on the back could be stronger, but for the price and motion sensor it is a great buy. Also we have this plugged into a smart outlet so that it only turns on during certain hours of the day. That plus the feature that is there is enough ambient light, the motion sensor doesn’t trigger makes this on par with systems that are far more expensive. Works great with Google home as well because of the linked smart plug. Very happy with the purchase. Would be 4.5 stars just because of the tape not being sticky enough, but they do provide a second roll in the box, which helps.” —AC

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

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Maxed out your bookshelves? Mount a floating bookshelf as a clever excuse to display your to-read pile.

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Promising review: “These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately 5–7 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 a set of three from Amazon for $24.36+ (available in two finishes and two sizes).

58.

Free up some kitchen cabinet space with mounted wine racks for a storage solution that’ll make getting a post-work pour that much easier.

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I lucked out with some similar racks already mounted in my apartment (like these!) and I adore them.

Get three rows (enough for nine glasses) from Amazon for $17.99.

59. A curved shower curtain rod so you don’t have to worry about the shower liner creepily touching you while you’re just trying to get clean. This is one of the pricier things on this list but it’ll help you feel like you have a bigger shower for less than $50.

Promising review: “I am in love with this perfect matte black curved shower curtain rod! Semi easy to install. Because it’s curved, it does take some time to install both sides and make sure it’s lined up. Comes with everything you could need to install. Other than that, this shower rod is a dream.” —Siarra

Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in three finishes).

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