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A Cerama Bryte cooktop cleaning kit so you can finally get rid of the gunk that seemed like it would never come off of your stove.
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!)
A magnetic stove shelf that's the perfect amount of room to keep your most-used spices so you don't have to go digging in your cabinet while the oil is literally poppin' on your stove top.
Some wood polish and conditioner that'll revive worn-out wood surfaces like cabinets and floors. Those cabinets may have decades of wear and tear but they don't have to *look* it.
A wood scratch cover to hide all those dings and scrapes on the original trim and doors that've been around longer than you, and have SEEN some things.
A set of wood repair markers can hide smaller scratches. (I used some of these on scratches on my *own* kitchen cabinet doors in my rental apartment, and they totally blended in with the stain.)
A container of touch-up paint that'll help cover up all those chips and marks that seem to follow you around the room like one of those portraits where the eyes look straight forward. This is so so so much easier than doing a full paint job.
A set of fridge organizers because you're spellbound by #FridgeTok videos and yearn for your own appliance to be as blissfully organized as those stars. And these'll prevent all kinds of spills!
A set of under-cabinet lights to bring a modern touch to any outdated cabinets that you wish you could replace.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.
A SnapPower GuideLight will optimize your regular old outlets instead of a night-light that you have to plug into an outlet that you always have to unplug the coffee grinder or do other tasks.
Some cabinet and drawer liners can protect your kitchen essentials from unnecessary wear and tear — even if your kitchen cabinets seem to be older than your grandma. Reviewers especially like that the bottom of the liner is grippy instead of sticky to stay put without leaving behind a mess.
A jar of the The Pink Stuff — a cleaning paste made to handle all kinds of sticky, stuck-on situations like this nasty-looking stovetop. Scrape away and lift any leftover crud by the previous tenants or owners with the help of this jar.
A drill brush cleaning kit that'll attach to your drill/driver for an informercial-like cleaning sesh that'll have you seeking out all the dirty surfaces you've been ignoring. This'll handle all the elbow grease.
A incredibly powerful grout cleaner can erase years of nasty buildup that you've just come to live with over the years.
Plus, a grout pen will fake some squeaky clean, stainless grout for stuff that's been there awhile. Or, like this reviewer did as seen in these pics, let you change the shade of your grout as you'd want!
A slim cutlery organizer here to prove that, yes! You do have room for all your cutlery in your tiny kitchen drawer! Scoot over, forks. (Yeah yeah yeah, your drawers are *hidden* but they still make such a huge different in your kitchen!)
Spice strips for transforming your regular old drawer into a ~custom~ spice drawer. Come on, doesn't it look quite nice?!
A bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray will help you win the good fight against greasy spills and messes. Your oven is about to get a makeover.
A corner sponge organizer because you need 'em within reach... might as well make 'em look a bit tidier! Also, having them *right there* versus stashed in your under-sink cabinet will help motivate you to get to any hand-washing ASAP.
A set of silicone-coated kitchen utensils that are nice-looking but neutral enough to blend in a bit with everything in your kitchen.
A *vinyl* runner that looks like a vintage Persian beaut but'll easily wipe up because spills WILL happen.
An expandable under-sink kit can fit around awkward pipes in the kitchen or bathroom while giving some sturdy ground to those bottles of cleaner and rolls of toilet paper. No more cabinet avalanches!
A tea bag organizer — to hold 100 bags, so you can finally dedicate your tea shelf to other things.
A set of measurement decals you can glance at rather than googling "how many teaspoons in a tablespoon" for the millionth time. (BTW, the answer is three.)
A bottle of plant-based stainless steel cleaner and polish spray (that comes with a microfiber cloth) for a low-lift transformation. You lucked out with stainless steel-appliances in place — which so happen to be $$$. Their upkeep shouldn't be!
A small compost bin/trash can will hang on a cabinet door for easy hiding and use. The lid lifts up *or* flips over for easily dumping as you food prep. In fact, I bought this for my tiny NYC apartment kitchen as a trash can and adore it.
An accordion-like pots and pan organizer can easily adjust with your growing organizing needs. (Even that griddle pan you just had to buy.)
Some mounted wine racks for a storage solution that'll make getting a post-work pour that much easier. Plus it'll be a super easy way to display any especially decorative glasses.
A set of adjustable mug organizers that'll help you better use your kitchen cabinet space *and* also keep your mugs safer since they fit on top of a mug, creating a setup where you can safely stack a second mug on top instead of googling replacements.
A charming fruit hammock you can screw onto the underside of your kitchen cabinets to clear up some counter space and put your farmers market haul on display.
A cabinet door organizer to help corral your boxes of food wrap and cutting boards.
A plastic bag dispenser that'll bring some order to your kitchen drawers.
A pack of adhesive cord bundlers you can stick on the back of your kitchen appliances to keep power cords orderly instead of tripping up you (and your kitchen countertop setup).
Fridge bin liners will absorb extra moisture in an effort to keep your produce fresher for longer. PLUS, they'll catch the brunt of messy spills and will be so much easier to clean than taking a drawer out of the fridge and awkwardly scrubbing it down in your sink.
A slim, slide-out caddy that's skinny but tall enough to place in the weird little space between your fridge and kitchen cabinets. This is also perfect for the stuff you put in the fridge but you don't really need to stash in the fridge.
Some peel-and-stick backsplash "tile" you can apply on a blank wall for a fraction of the price of *actual* tile installation.
A pair of kitchen sink strainers to catch all those lil' chopped onion bits that always end up in your sink.
An attractive storage rail you can hang up where you need it...even out in the open because it looks *that* nice!
A stackable can rack to help your pantry look like a grocery store of staples.
A conversion kit that'll let you hang some statement pendant light or a gorgeous mini chandelier if you wrinkle your nose at minimalist recessed lighting.
A window film that'll still let in SO much light while giving you a bit of privacy in your kitchen — especially if a neighbor's window looks RIGHT into yours. (Really, that's only cute in sitcoms.)
A broom and mop organizer you can mount on a closet or pantry 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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Also in the box is a small power supply, the cord for the iMac I use, and a long USB cord plugged into my charging station. It's awesome." —Ben WGet it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in four colors). An expandable rack that wraps around your awkwardly shaped sink pipe, no problem. When you use this you'll quite literally double the storage space in your cabinet. Can you say "miracle product"? Measures 15 inches long x 11.25 inches wide x 15 inches high and can expand to 25 inches review: "I'm so glad I bought this. I have a 24-inch vanity in my bathroom and this fit perfectly. I have it extended to about 23-inch and it holds sturdy, though I can see if you were to extend it to its full length it gets weak in the middle. I liked it so much that I ordered another one for the kitchen. I got some clear bins to help organize bottles and other goodies I keep in the bath." —Marlene it from Amazon for $24.87 (available in three finishes). A set of two toothpaste squeezers with built-in stands to make sure you get all the paste out of the tube. Because these hold the tube upright, it's way less messy. All the globs of toothpaste that are littering your sink and bathroom countertop will be a thing of the past. Promising review: "These work great. They keep even a full tube upright so the bathroom counter looks tidier. The key twists the empty section of the tube easily so every bit of the toothpaste is used with no fuss. Have one for my husband and me and for each of the two kids. Highly recommend this product." —Chelley PattersonGet a set of two from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in packs of white and red or white and navy blue). Reusable unpaper towels so you can save some cash *and* the planet. Try not to think about how much money you've spent on single-use paper towels and instead just buy these already. Marley's Monsters is a woman-owned small business based in Eugene, Oregon making eco-friendly home review: "I love these sustainable towels! The patterns are super cute and they arrived fast. They also roll nicely onto an old paper towel roll so work perfectly with the towel holder we already have in our kitchen." —Jillian ChouGet it from Marley's Monsters on Etsy for $20+ (available in packs of six or 12) A pack of vacuum storage bags to stuff with clothing and bedding and then attach literally any vacuum to it to suck the air out. The vacuum seal will reduce the size by up to 80%! Imagine how much extra stuff — linens, towels, seasonal clothing — you can store away when not in use. Promising review: "These bags are freaking great. My fiancé and I recently moved from a two-bed/two-bath to a one-bed/one-bath. We lost a lot of storage space and didn't want to get rid of our guest bedding when we are planning to buy a house within the next year. We use the jumbo and large bags for our guest linens/extras. I think the medium bags could come in handy for packing luggage for extended trips back home." —KyraGet it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in four pack sizes). A pack of washing machine tablets to make sure your machine is sparkly clean and therefore capable of making sure your dirty laundry gets clean too. One tablet will remove odor-causing residues and grime, most of which you probably don't even realize is there. And a dryer vent cleaning kit that'll suck out all lint and other particles that have been building up in your dryer's vent. Your clothes dry much faster if your vent gets a deep cleaning from this thing. A printable Wi-Fi sign so you don't have to try to remember your router name and password every time a new person comes over. You download the file, so if you ever need to change your network's name or password you just edit the original copy and print a new sign. Pastel Design Studio is a woman-owned small business based in North Carolina making original printable art and graphic review: "The cutest Wi-Fi sign! Can't wait to put it up for our guests this weekend! Love that I can change the details when we move and change passwords! So cute!" —HannahGet it from Pastel Design Studio on Etsy for $5.99. A set of drawer organizers that'll help keep your socks, bras, scarves, and more from overflowing onto your bedroom floor. The set includes four bins: one with six cells for scarves and tights, eight square cells for underwear, seven wide cells for bras, and 24 small cells for review: "I love these things; they're so versatile. I have them all over: drawers, closet shelves, cabinets. I use them for more than just underwear too. I use them for dry art supplies in open shelves and just about anywhere else I need to organize." —Kindle MacGet it from Amazon for $14.47 (available in seven colors). A 15-piece set of airtight food containers, because your most-used pantry items deserve special containers that'll help prolong their freshness. 2024 is the year of the clutter-free pantry, people! You heard it here first. Promising review: "I ordered this set to continue on the road to an organized pantry. There are enough containers and enough variety of sizes to make me happy. I have stored pastas and noodles, dried beans, rice, sugar, instant mashed potatoes, crackers, etc. When I open a box of something, I put whatever is unused into one of the containers and feel very secure that the contents will be fresh and protected from any possible insect problems." —R MGet it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors). A Tushy bidet, because keeping yourself clean has never been easier. This attachment doesn't need electricity or anything! And it's super easy to install. An Oxo over-the-drain hair stopper if you shed hair like it's just your job. This tiny but mighty tool will catch all those loose strands before they can congregate in your pipe. A windproof rechargeable lighter for all your candles and grilling needs. The flexible neck makes it easy to light hard to reach wicks, and it'll spark 400 times before it needs to be recharged. Promising reviews: "I'm a candle freak, so I was tired of using a regular lighter and then having to rig up something to reach the wicks as my candles burned down. I had seen these lighters previously, read through the reviews and decided to purchase. I've been very happy with my purchase. After reading reviews, I just make sure to clean the lighter with the little brush that's included, to make sure there is no wax on it, each time I use it. I have had no problems." —MMGet it from Amazon for $7.99. A handmade cable organizer so your devices can conveniently charge on your desk without creating a nest of unsightly cords. This organizer has a spot for up to four cords, so your daily devices (phone, laptop, etc) will have its own designated space. Batelier is a family-owned small business based in Poland making handmade wooden home organization it from Batelier on Etsy for $39. A Bissell multi-purpose portable cleaner to tackle the most aggressive messes and stains, all without the annoyance of a cord. Reviewers have used this to save their couches, rugs, stairs, car seats, and more. A pack of absorbent and multipurpose microfiber cloths for cleaning up all sorts of messes without using single-use paper towels. I love these because they don't leave a white residue on my black furniture (like a traditional white paper towel does) when I clean. I've also washed mine more than 100 times and they still work as well as the first time I used them. Promising review: "These are amazing for cleaning and a great price! I'm mad at myself for not purchasing sooner. In an effort to reduce the huge amount of paper towels we go through, I decided to purchase these. I use one to two a day for kitchen cleanup and put them in the laundry. They pick up little crumbs easily and don't leave my quartz streaky. I have a super messy 10-month-old and I clean his highchair with these and they work wonderfully. I also use these for dusting — they pick up everything. The only thing that was a negative was that the first time I washed them in warm water (per instructions), the yellow color bled onto the white and turned them an off white color. Not a big deal, but be careful not to wash the yellow rags with anything you care about! Last thing, but don't use fabric softener with these or they won't be as absorbent!" —Meg a pack of 24 from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in four pack sizes and two color combinations). An automatic, odor-absorbing, sensor-activated trash can made of fingerprint-proof stainless steel. We love a machine that truly does it all. Promising review: "I bought this trash can eight years ago. At the time, it was hard to find any stainless-steel trash cans for an affordable price, so the fact that this was the most reasonable and it had the automated lid seemed like a pretty easy choice. It still looks great and works great. You can wave over the sensor to open the lid, or there is a button on the front of it to open the lid and keep it open. The lid does a great job of holding any odors in while it's closed." —SomniGet it from Amazon for $62.42+ (available in 19 styles). A slender storage cabinet that'll fit between your toilet and the wall or tub. Not only can it hold all the essentials like extra TP and cleaning supplies, but you can use the top to show off a good book or a nice candle. A bath overflow drain cover so you can get an extra six inches or so of water when you pour yourself a bath. It also stops that annoying drainage sound — aka the mood killer — that happens when the water reaches the drain. For anyone worried that it'll cause your tub to overflow, know that it has a hole at the top of the cover that will allow the overflow drain to still do its job if the water accidentally gets higher than the review: "I have a high-stress job, and I've started taking baths as a way to unwind. However, it never seemed like I could keep enough water in the tub to really enjoy it. This little thing makes a HUGE difference!! I get at least an extra 3 inches of water, and it is great." —Hyacinthe SnyderGet it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in nine colors). And a reusable roller dog hair remover that works just as well as the single-use sheet kind, but without the guilt (and cost) of having to buy new rolls all the time. Me to you when you make some of these essential home purchases: Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
