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Black America Web
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
MFT: Childlike CiCi Remembers Her First Performance Fondly
Christopher Cavanaugh For rising Christian rapper Childlike Cici, taking the stage for her debut performance was a moment she'll never forget. The soulful artist recently sat down with us for 'My First Time' to reflect on that experience, sharing her blend of excitement, nerves, and the unforgettable connection with her audience. RELATED: My First Time – Todd Dulaney Remembers His First Stage Setback Cici's first live performance marked not only the beginning of her career but also the culmination of years of hard work, preparation, and passion. By finding encouragement from her family and friends, and most importantly a relationship with God, she took that leap of faith even when self-doubt started to creep in. For Cici, the performance wasn't just about getting the lyrics right; it was about creating a moment in time that resonated far beyond the music. From that night, Childlike Cici knew she was no longer just performing; she was living her purpose. As her career continues to flourish, this inspiring artist's first steps remain a core part of the story she's building for herself and her growing community of fans. Her performance wasn't just about showcasing skill; it was also about creating community. Her vulnerability, dedication, and infectious charm lit up the room, signaling the bright future that we see today. That first performance proved to be an inspiring experience overall that she hopes will resonate for other aspiring musicians to learn from and use as a guide towards success. The article ' MFT: Childlike CiCi Remembers Her First Performance Fondly' was created with the help of SEE ALSO Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sarah Michelle Gellar Got Hilariously Real About Wanting to Return For Scream 7: ‘I'm Waiting On A Call'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's a great time to be a fan of horror, with a slew of upcoming scary movies, including some major '90s franchises, returning to the big screen soon. Two of those big hitters are I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scream. And both properties shared one of the biggest It Girls of the time, Sarah Michelle Gellar. However, she was killed off in both series. Now, after it was confirmed she won't be in IKWYDLS after a failed pitch to return, she's humorously holding out hope of joining ranks with other deceased Scream alums. As the world continues to ponder what Scream 7 will be about after the years of turbulence surrounding the coming installment, Gellar is waiting for her call to head back into Ghostface's world. While at the premiere of the 2025 movie schedule's Pretty Hurts, the 48-year-old revealed her wish after mishearing a question about another stellar '90s show that's getting a revival, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She shared with ET that she tried to revive her college-aged sorority girl from the Scream sequel, but to no avail: No, I'm not in Scream, I tried to get in Scream, but nobody wanted me. While I know the Cruel Intentions actress had a relatively minor role in 1997's Scream 2, it would've been real fun to see SMG reprise her character in at least one of the franchise's following blockbusters. However, when it comes to Scream 7, as far as she knows, Cici will not be back. Over the last few years, we've seen one of the best horror franchises pivot into new territory after dropping Melissa Barrera and the exits of Jenna Ortega and the now former director Christopher Landon. With the new ground, it brought back legacy stars like Neve Campbell and many more, which signaled to the Scooby-Doo actress to shoot her shot. She shared that she kept waiting on the phone to ring, but it never came: They're bringing everybody back. I kept thinking I would get a call. I didn't get a call. Again, it's been a whirlwind to hear about production and what will be waiting for the fans as they make their way to the theaters for this upcoming Scream flick. The familiar faces paired with bold claims about 7's Ghostface make it seem like the 2026 film will be a major chapter of the franchise. Yet, as the seventh title continued to mysteriously move ahead, it left many of us confused, including the Ready or Not 2 actress. She wryly marveled that some of the top-tier killed-off characters were picked up to fill out the cast, while she wasn't. Gellar finished her comment by publicly stating she's still open to jumping back into the Woodsboro world: There's a lot of people that died in all the Scream movies that are back. Skeet [Ulrich], [Matthew] Lillard, I'm just saying, I'm waiting for my call. It's true, many past stars have been tapped to rejoin Sydney Prescott's world, including Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Scott Foley, Courteney Cox and David Arquette. With Scream challenging all the norms of the genre, wouldn't there be a small space to add the passed Cici Cooper? This is just one small pitch from an SMG and Wes Craven fan; there's still time after all. Regardless, the question remains: how exactly will the fallen be included in Scream 7 since they all seemingly died? Who knows, but we know Gellar isn't on that call sheet (though at least a few of us are holding on hope after her announcement). Until someone on production picks up the phone and calls her, we can relieve her small arc by watching the Scream movies again.
Buzz Feed
06-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
48 Ways To Hide All The Eyesores In Your Home
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. You only have to try one or two ideas to see a big difference. 1. Recover those old throw pillows you're not in love with anymore with soft velvet shams that cost significantly less than buying a bunch of new cushions. Amazon Protip: If you can't find shams with the exact same measurements as your throw pillows, go for covers an inch or two smaller for an ~overstuffed~ look. I have these exact shams in moss green in my living room and they're great quality and look amazing! It was an instant face lift for my living room. If you don't have pillows already, you can buy two fillers for $16.99. This set of two 16"x16" covers is on Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 40 colors and 9 sizes). Of course, depending on your decor preferences, Amazon has dozens of under-$25 throw pillow sets available (cottagecore floral, faux leather, fuzzy plush, geometric patterns, embroidered birds and plants...) — I bet you can find something you'd love! 2. Vanish seemingly-permanent chips and scratches on your enameled metal appliances and sinks with a wee bottle of touch-up paint that works the same as painting your nails. Promising review:"I recommend sanding if the chip isn't smooth around the edges. It will blend perfectly on a smooth surface. My rental has ugly almond appliances, and the stove had a dime-sized chip. This worked great to hide it." — Cici It's on Amazon for $6.79 (available in three colors). 3. Pour your off-brand liquor into a glass decanter because nobody needs to know you get your whiskey on the bottom shelf. Of course, there are SO many styles of decanters out there if this one's too basic for your taste — a few on Amazon include a monogram set with glasses, a mismatched set of three decanters, one that looks like an iconic perfume bottle, or one in the shape of a globe with a glass ship inside. There's even one that looks like a PlayStation controller. Promising review:"I purchased this for a wedding gift, and they loved it so much that I decided to give it to another friend for his birthday. This is a beautiful decanter and will be appreciated for years." — Veetuch The pictured one's on Amazon for $26.99. 4. Instantly update your garage door with carriage-style magnets to create a ~focal point~ that draws everyone's eyes away from any other unsightly details you're not gonna fix anytime soon. Promising review:"These magnetic hinges and door handles arrived quickly, as described. and dramatically altered the dreary appearance of the garage, especially from the street! Highly recommend this product as it adds to curb appeal!" — rita m. egan (They won't rust out at all because they're made of a super durable UV- and weather-resistant plastic.) The set of four hinges and two handles is on Amazon for $10.99. 5. Disguise your gross-looking concrete with garage floor paint for a clean visual slate in a space you use every day. 6. Condense your board game or puzzle collection so it actually fits in a closet using a set of snap-tight, stackable boxes or some sturdy zipper bags, freeing up shelves to look cute. You could even display your favorite few games in their original boxes, and they'll shine because they're not crowded by all the others. Both the boxes and the pouches are designed specifically to store board games, so they're just the right size for the foldable board and all the pieces! Promising review: (for the boxes) "I am so happy with these. Transferred 10 of my games into this set of 10 (both Villainous in one) and now they take up half the space and are so much easier to store. I'm going to buy more for my collection of 1000 piece puzzles next." — Kelly Potter They're both on Amazon: the boxes come in 10-packs for $54.99, and the pouches come in 12-packs for $22.99. 7. Dress up a blah hallway with very little effort thanks to a ready-to-hang gallery wall frame set. It even comes with super simple full-size templates with different layout options to help you put the nails in all the right places. You just have to add the photos! (Oh, and many reviewers say they're definitely light enough to hang with Command Picture Hanging Strips, if that's more your style.) Promising review:"Great quality. I'm in love with these frames! Pictures do not do them justice. I'm so glad I found these. They're so affordable and elegant looking that I purchased another set to separate in threes and place around the house. They all came in great shape, and the installation was simple. The template it comes with is super helpful. If you're debating, purchase them. You won't be disappointed." — Jennifer Zuniga You can get the pictured pack of 9 frames from Amazon for $79.99 (about $8.88 per frame; available in two sizes and eight colors). 8. Camouflage a hideous buzzer or interior fuse box with a trendy macramé hanging you can move when you need easy access. Amazon Promising review:"Perfect for what I needed! I wanted these to hang out on my ugly porch to kinda spruce it up! I needed them to be sturdy and able to withstand outdoor conditions but be cute and boho and these are perfect! I've had them for several months now and they haven't showed any signs of wear and tear and are just a beautiful addition. 10/10 recommend!" — KimRN You can get this set of two on Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes). 9. Or hide the box behind your favorite tea towel with the help of a magnetic wood frame, and you'll solve the same problem *and* be able to easily switch it out with the seasons, or just your mood. From the geniuses at Apartment Therapy. You can get a similar wood wall hanger from Hanger Frames on Etsy — a Salt Lake City, Utah based small business — for $11 + (available in various sizes starting at six inches, and six different finishes). And there are all kinds of places to find nice tea towels: this Amazon listing has dozens of designs in packs of 3 for $24.99, and Etsy has a wide selection from a variety of sellers too. Promising review (for Hanger Frames): "Could not be any happier with this product. I've searched for a conventional frame for this art piece with no luck. I'm so glad I chose this instead of an old school frame. Came quickly, great quality, and they even added twine and a nail (which I didn't expect). Love, love, love!!" — Emily 10. Refurbish a cracked, faded lampshade with fresh fabric thanks to some simple spray adhesive. It'll look custom and brand new! The Crafted Life You can get spray adhesive on Amazon for $9.94, and Rifle Paper Co. has lots of pretty fabric options in cotton, canvas, or rayon for $13+. 11. Conceal all the crap you shove under your bed with a neat bed skirt that coordinates with the rest of your bedding — your bedroom will immediately look tidier. Like the throw pillows, Amazon has a wide variety of fabrics and styles of bedskirts available so you can find something you'll love! If cotton isn't your style, try velvet, linen, lace, or tulle. Promising review:"For the price, it's a great option to hide away things from under the bed. I threw it in the dryer for 20 minutes on high heat to take out the wrinkles. Great!" — Matt Forner This one's on Amazon, $9.99 for a queen (also available in twin, full, and king/cali king, and in 11 colors). 12. Modernize your circa-1990s appliances for less than the cost of dinner for two: simply cover them in stainless-steel-effect contact paper. Several reviewers said it really helps to use a wallpaper smoothing tool — you can get one for $4.99! Measure before you buy so you can get a roll that's as wide as or wider than your appliance. You may have to cut excess on the sides, but you'll avoid any seams. And pair it with a few bottles of black touch-up paint for $6.79 to give the fridge's inner frame and handles a makeover. Promising review:"It bothered me that my dishwasher was black and didn't match my stainless steel stove and fridge, so I decided to give this a try. I'm glad I did! It legit looks like my dishwasher is stainless steel now. It's not big enough to cover the whole thing at once so there is a seam, but I put the seam on the lower half of the dishwasher and it's not very noticeable at all. If I didn't know to look for it, I probably wouldn't see it. Just make sure you wash whatever you're applying it to so that it sticks well, and go slowly when applying so you don't get bubbles." — Sharon A 15"x78" roll is on Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five sizes). 13. Toss the branded hand soap pump you've been refilling who even knows how long for foaming dispensers — these use less soap per pump than regular bottles, so you'll save $$ on soap refills, too. Oh, and you can totally use the rest of your regular liquid soap refill with these! Just combine one part liquid soap with five parts water. FYI they're plastic, not glass, but that just makes them more durable if they're knocked over. If you prefer glass, check these out for $14.99. Promising review:"I've been using soap foam dispensers for years and have tried many different ones. Some break easy, some are really hard to push down, some are hard to get the right ratio of soap to water, etc. WELL NOT WITH THIS! I couldn't believe how easy it was to push down and dispense the soap! And it makes it super rich and lathers really well!" — Kaya A pack of two dispensers are on Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors and three sizes). 14. Neaten up that refrigerator filled with your kiddo's art work — instead of displaying it there, hang these pretty wood beaded garlands with clothespins in their playroom to make an easy-to-swap gallery wall. Not that their artwork's an eyesore, of course, just the clutter on the fridge! This actually makes it stand out more, and gives you space to display even more work — you can still keep the most recent piece or two on the fridge! These garlands are made by The Desert Curated, a Mesa, Arizona-based small business run by Amanda Smith, who's passionate about choosing home decor. Promising review:"This is a super cute way to hang my kids' art in a clean and simple way. Well made and exactly as pictured!" —Heidi Lombardo You can get it from The Desert Curated on Etsy for $22+ (available in four lengths). 15. finish restorer. While restoring a finish isn't quite the same as completely refinishing a piece, it take much less time and can still make furniture (and floors, front doors, and kitchen cabinets) look magically new again. Promising review:"Very easy to get results. I applied to eight dining room chairs which had scrapes, scuffs and white paint marks. An amazing transformation so quickly. I finished eight chairs in 90 minutes without rushing. I bought two pints but only one was necessary. I used a cotton cloth for most of the application but also used 0000 steel wool for the scrapes and paint removal." — Grumpy Neanderthal It's on Amazon for $9.99+ (nine wood finish colors available); many reviewers follow up with the same brand's wood polish and conditioner (they're meant to be used together!), which you can get for $9.98 from Amazon. 16. Swap out your rusty, dusty, boring, standard air vent wall registers with a decorative cover worthy of Gatsby himself. Promising review:"I bought these to replace the ugly, plain registers that were on my ceiling. Installed in less than 10 minutes and they look beautiful. I ordered white and spray painted them nickel to match my ceiling fan. Couldn't be happier." — AsMeow They're on Amazon for $14.40+ (available in two sizes and three finishes). 17. Throw kids toys, extra blankets, or even your laundry in a large decorative lidded basket because it'll make all that clutter (and face it, those plastic laundry baskets look like clutter!) instantly transform into something stylish. Kawobazaar is a small business based in Senegal that specializes in these lidded African baskets! It's on Kawobazaar on Etsy for $222.37+. (Or check out their store page for more lidded basket selection!) 18. Or tuck away toys (and all the other random stuff your kids left lying around) in this collapsible storage ottoman that doubles as a place to perch your tired feet after the tots have gone off to bed. Promising review:"This product is a LIFESAVER! It looks amazing and the storage is great! So much room for all my sons toys so that it doesn't look like a mess when he's not using them! I can even fit my couch blanket in there with the toys! I love them!!" — Shane Keane It's on Amazon for $42.99+ (available in 3 sizes and 10 colors). 19. Embellish a less-than-lovely patio or porch — or protect a high-traffic area so it doesn't deteriorate — by laying down an indoor/outdoor rug that'll seem like it's there exclusively because it looks good. Promising review: "It's perfect for pool areas! It wasn't what I expected but I actually like it better. If I had to describe it...I'd describe very soft straws (like drinking straws) woven into a carpet. It doesn't stay wet and it doesn't get hot so it is perfect for our pool patio. It is light weight though, so if you don't have something set on it or put it away during a storm it will blow around." — Andrea Malcolm It's from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in 8 sizes and up to 24 styles; see all the available designs on the Fab Habitat store page). 20. The same goes with any less-than-lovely places inside, too: bring any neglected area the wow factor it deserves with a standout print rug. Amazon Promising review:"Purchased this for a nursery (space theme!) and found the color and print to be very true to the photos. Absolutely love it! It's also extremely soft (good for a baby to play on) and seems to be very well made. Extremely pleased with this rug!" — Kat D. It's on Amazon for $30+ (six colors available in many sizes, or see all the rug designs available on the Safavieh store page). 21. Mask an eyesore of a view with rainbow-y self-adhesive window film. Besides looking jaw-droppingly beautiful, it'll also provide a little extra privacy. Promising review:"My kitchen window is on the sidewalk near the community mailboxes. Lots of people walking by. I loathe mini blinds which collect dust and grease. Especially since the stove is next to the window. Curtains are better, but still collect cooking smells and grease particles. I installed this in about ten minutes. It lets in light, but hides me from nosy people." — Gayle Smith You can get a 23"x78" roll on Amazon for $8.99+ (11 roll sizes available). 22. Consolidate the mess that is your TV's cords in a cable raceway because there's no reason your grown-up living room needs to remind you of your college dorm years one little bit. You can always paint it your wall color if it stands out too much! Promising review:"This product worked great for cleaning up my mess of cables/power cords going to my wall mounted TV. The plastic is sturdy, yet easily cut to proper length, I did however, use a "T" type of expandable wall anchor because I was attaching it to exterior stucco wall. The channels are large enough to accommodate numerous cords, and the covers snap firmly in place." — TheoLogic1 You can get the kit (which has six cable covers that total 150", self-adhesive tape, and 12 connector pieces) on Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two lengths). 23. Discard your stinkiest refuse in a slide-out trash can that's simple to install in pretty much any lower cabinet (as long as you're semi-proficient with a drill, or willing to learn), so you don't have to gaze at your flip-top can with disgust every time you eat. Amazon The 35-quart container comes with all the mounting hardware you'll need. Promising review:"I hesitated to trade existing storage space for a trashcan but I am so glad I did. The Rev-A-Shelf was easy to install and worked exactly as I expected. The instructions were a bit lacking but a quick check on YouTube is all you need. The fact that the kitchen trash is not the first thing guests see when they enter my house is awesome. I should have done this upgrade years ago!" — daisy It's on Amazon for $65+ (available in five colors, or check out other options and sizes for Rev-A-Shelf trashcan storage). 24. And temporarily store your used coffee grounds, banana peels, and apple cores in this odor-locking compost bin you won't mind keeping out on your kitchen counter. Amazon Its lid stays open while you put stuff in it, removes completely so it's super easy to empty, and it has completely smooth interior walls so you never have to deal with gross buildup in a corner or next to a plastic seam. Promising review:"I admit I was not enthused about saving food waste to recycle with green waste. With this compost bin, I'm sold. It fits on the counter without being intrusive or can easily be stored in a cabinet under the sink. The flip up lid is easy to use with just a knuckle in case fingers are filled with food prep. No odors, no ants, no fruit flies and easy to wash. Five stars all the way." — Patty P It's on Amazon for $22.95+ (available in two sizes and two colors). 25. Stash the little things you use in your kitchen or bathroom every day — your favorite box of tea, the daily vitamins you'll forget unless they're in front of your face, sanitary products — in a countertop basket that'll hide 'em but still leave them accessible. Reviewers use these for all sorts of things: flashcards, makeup, wash cloths, journals, dryer sheets, medication, glasses, slipper socks, toilet great clutter containers! As with most things, Amazon has similar lidded baskets in lots of styles if this doesn't work for your preferred aesthetic! Like: white plastic with bamboo lids, woven water hyacinth in rectangles or round, cotton rope round baskets in 11 color options, or fabric-covered rectangles in 7 color options. Promising review:"It is nice decor, yet useful. Can be used for anything: we hide things we don't want laying around like keys, wallet, gift cards, small flashlight. It's sturdy, doesn't fray or creak, the clasp works perfectly, the lid and body line up. It's a little smaller than I imagined, but just pay attention to the dimensions." — Allen They're on Amazon for $20.39 each (also available as a three-basket nesting set for $32.89). Or get a similar four-pack nesting set from Amazon for $40.99. 26. Build a simple log store so your teetering wood pile no longer looks like it's languishing but your growing collection can still breathe. Get the how-to from Little House On The Corner. 27. Slap on a coat of simple primer to brighten up a dingy brick garage over the course of a lazy Sunday afternoon. Read the full how-to on Hawthorne and Main. A quart of white primer's on Amazon for $12.99. 28. Hang a roll of faux ivy to solve several problems at once: conceal an ugly railing or wire fence, create a little extra privacy, and block a view you wish you didn't have to see. Promising review:"These worked wonderfully to give some privacy to my back yard without blocking out everything. I have had them up for about a year now, and they hold up well to weather conditions (snow, rain, freeze, heat). Color has lasted so far. No issues with hanging them. I used green zip ties purchased separately. Easy to cut and adjust the size. Recommended." — Don't Be Hateful A 94"x39" roll's on Amazon for $33.99+ (available in three sizes). 29. Create a ~drop zone~ for your mail, keys, dog leashes, scarves, and other miscellaneous things by hanging this tidy wall shelf — it'll be much nicer than unceremoniously piling all of that stuff on your countertop. Promising review:"Great little shelf that comes fully assembled and you just have to attach it to the wall. Sturdy enough to hold jackets and purses. Excellent choice for small spaces. Would buy this again!" — Chris It's on Amazon for $34.84+ (available in two colors). 30. Make up your old-school bathtub, shower, or sink with a tub-and-tile refinishing kit to hold you over until you have the time/cash/inspiration to shell out the big bucks to replace it. It comes with a detailed, step-by-step guide to make it easy even if you've never done anything like this before, and this video also shows how to do it. I excerpted this review below, but if you decide you're serious about making this happen, I recommend reading it in full, too! You'll need other supplies in addition to the kit: a scrubbing pad ($2.73), some Ajax ($7.67), TSP Cleaner (2 for $17.38), a bucket ($6.99), #400 ($8.79) or #600 ($9.79) grit wet/dry sandpaper, a lint-free cloth ($5.99), a tack cloth (6 for $7.99), masking tape (6 for $19.98), a drop cloth ($9.99), a paint stir stick (10 for $5.50), a high-quality 2" soft-bristled paintbrush ($8.04), and lacquer thinner ($13). If you have loose paint and rust, you'll also need a wire brush ($2.15); if you have mold or mildew, you'll also need bleach. Promising review:"I wanted to do something about the ugly 'almond-colored' fiberglass bathtub/shower combo fixtures in both bathrooms of my otherwise fully-remodeled bright white (with light gray flooring) recently bought home. Quotes for contractors to come in and do the work at, say, The Home Depot would have run me about $5,000+ for the tubs alone (not including the walls). I finally discovered some refinishing kits online. The prep work took at least a day or two of my spare time for each tub/shower. You should actually wait well over an hour after mixing the activator in with the base paint; the viscosity of the mixture is so thin that, no matter how skilled at painting you are, you will definitely have a lot of drips throughout the process. It is handy to keep a clean rag to wipe up spills. After I was all done and could finally pretty much say like the instructions state that I am 'satisfied with coverage.' It seems like this finish will last a while and both tubs look beautiful! Every time I take a shower I can just admire how bright and shiny white they look. It's really satisfying. I probably spent around $175 for three of the kits and all the supplies that I didn't already have offhand — much better than the many thousands of dollars!" — KJ The kit's on Amazon for $24.99. 31. Upgrade your rental kitchen's non-existent backsplash with moisture- and steam-resistant removable wallpaper that you can simply peel off when you're about to move out. Amazon It's completely self-adhesive, so you don't have to mess with glues when you put it up. You do have to have a smooth surface painted with a satin or semi-gloss finish for it to work, though. You can also use it on furniture like bookshelves and drawers, or even stair risers! If that's not quite to your taste, check out other brands on Amazon with lots of designs for peel-and-stick wallpaper: Art3D, RoomMates, Tempaper, and Spoonflower. Promising review:"Love, love, love this wallpaper!!! It is beautiful and unique, refined and elegant, and heavy duty quality. I found it super easy to install, though I opted to use it for a room border versus full wall coverage. I also found it very forgiving, allowing me to pull it back off and adjust areas without leaving permanent dents in the design. It gave my son's bedroom a whole new look and I have gotten lots of compliments!" — MB You can get a 20.5" x 16.5' roll from The Novogratz on Amazon for $23.06 (see all the available patterns on the The Novogratz wallpaper page). 32. Embrace that vintage colorful shower tile you feel so-so about by finding ways to work with it. Painting the room white will make it pop, and hanging art with similar tones makes it look intentional. A Pretty Happy Home Yes you can paint tile, or cover it with decals (like these from D. Marie Interiors on Etsy), but according to Home Depot, paint won't last very long in a shower. Read more on A Pretty Happy Home. 33. Ditch the awkward gap between your couch and the wall or eliminate the not-so-pretty mess of plugs right next to your pretty bar cart (I literally bought this for this reason) with this ultra-thin-plug powerstrip. I bought this to go behind my bar cart, and it made such a huge difference! Now my cords are disguised under the cart, I can plug more in, and the cart can sit close to the wall. It's literally as simple as it looks: you plug it in, use the included cord organizers to make that look nice and neat, then plug in your electronics. Promising review:"My router connects to the outlet behind the couch and since the couch should be flush with the wall, the cords had bent. This completely changes the look and I no longer have to worry about cords bending or making a dent in the back of the couch. The length of the cord is a bit longer than expected but the outlet was so close to the ground which I'm assuming is not how everyone else's outlets would be; none the less, it looks sleek!" — Angie You can get it on Amazon for $23.95+ (available in 10 versions). 34. Shelter a tangled powerstrip inside a power cord box so nothing accidentally ends up unplugged (and you don't have to look at it all, either). Yep, you guessed it: there are lots of styles of these to choose from, too! Like: one that looks like coffee table books, one made from acacia wood, one that looks like a basket, and one made from light wood and woven rattan. Promising review:"Lots of room for cords and cables. Openings on the side mean you can easily thread cords while keeping the lid tightly closed. Great for hiding excess cables and super cute too!" — Kathryn S. Till It's on Amazon for $19.99. 35. And box up a router and other e-clutter behind a row of cut-up books for a visual disguise that won't block the all-important wifi signal. Covogoods / Etsy Basically, the spines of the books are attached but have with all the pages and covers cut out of 'em, except the two covers on the very ends. You can choose the color scheme you want and how many inches long you need it to be, and CovoGoods, a Salt Lake City, Utah-based small business, will make it for you! Promising review:"Wonderful!! We spent the past month remodeling our living room, but we didn't account for how AWFUL the cable boxes and modem were going to look on our beautiful new shelves. Saw this, and had to have it! Covogoods not only communicated quickly with me, but were EXTREMELY accommodating in my requests. Turned out exactly how I envisioned it, and dimensions were spot on! No more ugly cable boxes and wires!" — Lindsey Martinez You can get a router-sized one from Covogoods on Etsy for $43.20+ (available in your choice or several color options) or on Amazon for $69+. 36. Free up garage floorspace with some ceiling-mount shelves — they're perfect for seasonal storage because everything will still be relatively easy to access, but you won't have to look at it all every time you go to start your car. Promising review:"These are a great way to open up more storage potential in the garage. This is actually my third home when I've used these in my garage. If you have lots of room between your garage door and your ceiling, these can be used up there to allow you to store stuff in a space you would otherwise not be able to use. They're great for being able to store stuff way up high and not take up any floor space. We store all of our Christmas lights and other holiday decorations on them. They hold up the weight of 4 or 5 big bins full of Christmas light strings no problem." — Buster You can get the 45"x45" shelves (that hold up to 250 lbs of evenly-distributed weight) on Amazon for $73.97+ (available in two colors). 37. Dress up the pet supplies you absolutely must access every day: Something like this tilt-out bin makes food easy to access, without your having to stare at the bag all the time. Plus you get extra drawer and countertop space! Reviewers also use it for trash cans and laundry hampers — so many uses. You will need to provide your own garbage can, like this Rubbermaid 10-gallon option that's $16.55. Promising review:"I really like this. It's a decorative way to conceal a garbage can or a clothes hamper. The drawer and the hatch door close uniform and smooth without catching after assembly. The gray-blue with the stained brown top looks high end in any room or capacity. Assembly time was about two hours." — Eleven It's on Amazon for $99 (available in 5 colors). 38. And house your kitty's litterbox in a piece of cat litterbox furniture designed to disguise it both to save your aesthetic and to give your furry friend a private and safe space. The pictured woven enclosure clocks in at under-$60 and looks so much nicer than the bare box. Promising review:"I bought this because I was tired of looking at my cats ugly messy litter box. It is roomy enough to hold a large litter box and traps a lot of litter dust via the holes in the floor. So much less mess! There is a pad that slides under it to catch a lot of litter. It also looks really nice and I can set things on top of it as it is sturdy." — RachelMc It's on Amazon for $70.99, or you can check out even more cat litterbox furniture if you want to shop around. 39. Refresh metal fixtures with metal-look spray paint to make them look completely new in just an hour or two. The doorknob photos don't have a "before", but I'd bet you $10 they were shiny brass. Promising review:"Best looking metal spray paint I have seen. It took me 90 minutes to prepare, mask, and paint my bathroom faucet. I used about 1/2 a can of this paint." — OC-Adam It's on Amazon for $11.48+ (available over 50 metallic finish colors). 40. Empty an entire drawer with an under-cabinet organizer that lets hot tools cool safely. Then repurpose that drawer to store all of those skincare products that have been slowly taking over your entire counter. Amazon As with all over-door cabinet organizers, don't forget to measure before you buy! If this particular design doesn't work for you, find lots more options: small, even smaller, larger, and for the countertop! Promising review:"My drawers were getting cluttered. I looked at what my hairdresser used and something like this came to mind for me. I ordered it and I love it! It keeps everything organized and compact. It was very easy to install and also easy to switch around if it doesn't work in one area." — WI Badgers It's on Amazon for $25.99. 41. Overhaul that outdated Formica in your kitchen with a granite-look countertop paint kit for an inexpensive upgrade that'll last for years. It's a three-step paint process that goes right over your old countertops. It has automotive-grade durability and is made of safe water-based materials. One kit covers the typical kitchen's 35 square feet or 16 running feet of standard two-foot-wide countertop. You could also use it to paint a counter a solid color! You'll also need: a Brillo pad ($5.96 for 8), Frog Tape ($9.99), a wood patch ($4.20), and sandpaper ($6.99) for any deep nicks or seams. Paint rollers, sponges, and brushes are included in the kit. The company also has thorough step-by-step videos on its YouTube channel for both the granite and the marble kits! Promising review:"It looks terrific and the application was straightforward. I'm about as artistic as Fred Flintstone but if you follow directions the granite effect takes care of itself. One hint: take your time masking and use Frog Tape, which gives you nice clean lines. I was worried about whether I'd be able to get a clear border around the sink and even considered taking the sink out but it turned out fine." — Carl D. Hausman It's on Amazon: The granite kit for $99.95 (available in four finishes) or the marble kit for $199.95 (available in three colors or butcher block). 42. Or roll on some self-adhesive marble film if your handy-person skills start at stickers but stop at painting (hey, we're all different). It'll require some careful measuring, cutting, and laying, but look at that awesome transformation! One reviewer praises the pattern for not looking repetitive or faux! Promising review:"It was easy to install with a second person patiently holding the contact paper above the countertop while I smoothed with a credit card. This countertop required three pieces, and fitting them together so it looked relatively seamless was hard. But in the end, it was relatively smooth and looked freaking gorgeous. The photo doesn't even do it justice. My realtor walked in after the 'change' and went 'Whaaaa?! Did you spring for a new countertop?'" — M. Hardwick It's on Amazon for $17.10. 43. Along those lines, if you don't love the ones you have right now, swap out your cabinet and drawer pull handles. Find ones that are the same length (and use the same holes) as the ones you have already so you can simply change 'em out with a screwdriver, no drilling required. If you're a renter you can definitely change them back before you move. All it takes is a screwdriver and like, half an hour of work! You'll be amazed at the difference such little effort can make for your kitchen, bathroom, or piece of furniture! Promising review:"These handles have the cabinets a much needed facelift. Ordered the brass/gold color. They aren't super yellow like some brass handles. Love the look and feel of these. They were very easy to install." — Kyra The pictured ones, with 3 inches between each hole, are on Amazon, $15.51 for a pack of 10. But you can find other sizes and styles by searching for a Amazon Basics Euro Bar Cabinet Handle! 44. Or if you'd rather use pulls you already have — or have other eyesores that'd look way better with a little shine — cover them in real metal with a gold leafing kit. This is exactly what I did with the old drawer knobs below, and they came out beautifully and completely transformed the aesthetic of my coffee cart! Natalie Brown / BuzzFeed The pictures really speak for themselves here! Yes, those are four glass drawer pulls I bought on clearance at Anthropologie like, 15 years ago, and transformed in the course of an afternoon with this gold leaf! After constant use in my bedroom then in my kitchen for that long, their original gold-painted surfaces had certainly seen better days. I shopped around for other knobs but never found any I liked quite as definitely not four for $20, which is what this gold leaf kit on Amazon costs. (Well, technically it's copper and some other metals, but it LOOKS gold, which is what counts.) IMO it's a real value: for the price, you get the adhesive sizer, 25 sheets of the metal leaf, and the sealant. Just add a couple of cheap foam brushes and some cheap craft paint brushes and you have everything you need! It took me about four hours of Olympics-watching to perfect these knobs after scrubbing the old paint off. And I only used a fraction of the kit, so there's plenty leftover for even more projects! Simply paint the adhesive on with a foam brush, give it about 2 minutes to set so it's sticky, then carefully lay the piece of gold foil over your object, and gently use a paint brush to coax the foil into all the nooks and crannies — which is SUPER satisfying. It's okay if there are some wrinkles or imperfections, because that's what gold foil's supposed to look like. Let dry, brush off excess foil, and cover any cracks or holes with the same process. Once you're satisfied, coat your item in the sealant, let dry, and it's all set! You can get the gold leaf kit from Amazon for $20. 45. Block a utility box, trash cans, or anything else you want to make disappear but still need to access regularly with a simple privacy screen. Promising review:"Super easy to install and took less than 30 min to put together, level out and hammer in the stakes. My HOA doesn't allow the trash bins to be visible from the street so this fixed that issue plus it matches my house trim." — Joseph and Anne Sawyer It's on Amazon for $160. 46. Watch obvious damage to your wood furniture vanish with the help of a water-stain erasing cloth. Promising review:"Yes, it smells gross. Yes, it took me about half an hour of scrubbing at three spots on my table before they disappeared.... but they did disappear, so I'm happy! I think the older the marks are, the longer you have to scrub at them. My table looks brand new now." — Dove It's on Amazon for $6.69. 47. Or if the stain's a little too big to fix with a $10 cloth, cover it with a table runner you can change out depending on the season or your mood. Amazon, Linen Is Love / Etsy There are SO many styles of these out there. On Amazon alone, check out a blue floral, colorful woven stripes, boho macrame, or crochet lace. From Etsy, you can find over 250 designs from the shop that makes the one pictured above right, and even patterns to crochet a lace one yourself. If you like the pictured ones: the gingham is on Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 3 sizes and 15 colors) or the William Morris Strawberry Thief one is from Linen is Love on Etsy for $20.53+ (available in 16 sizes). 48. If you're not lucky enough to have a mudroom, find storage to hide that clutter. This shoe cabinet is a good start — it'll at least be better than the ever-growing pile of shoes threatening to trip you every time you walk past the back door. Promising review:"I love my new shoe rack in our entry! No one can tell it is a shoe rack. It just looks as though it belongs here as a decorative piece. The middle rack is stationary and the top and bottom removable racks can be adjusted. Since we put our cat food container in it, the third row is a bit narrow, but works well for flip-flops and slip-on shoes. My husband's size 11.5 shoes fit with room to spare." — out of the box It's on Amazon for $137.99. You, thrilled with how you don't have to look at that one thing that bothers you all the time anymore: NBC Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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If You're Tired Of The Eyesores In Your Home, Try These 46 Solutions
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Trying even just one of these tips will instantly give your home a little refresh. 1. Condense your board game or puzzle collection so it actually fits in a closet using a set of snap-tight, stackable boxes or some sturdy zipper bags, freeing up shelves to look cute. You could even display your favorite few games in their original boxes, and they'll shine because they're not crowded by all the others. Both the boxes and the pouches are designed specifically to store board games, so they're just the right size for the foldable board and all the pieces! Promising review: (for the boxes) "I am so happy with these. Transferred 10 of my games into this set of 10 (both Villainous in one) and now they take up half the space and are so much easier to store. I'm going to buy more for my collection of 1000 piece puzzles next." — Kelly Potter They're both on Amazon: the boxes come in 10-packs for $54.99, and the pouches come in 12-packs for $22.99. 2. Vanish seemingly-permanent chips and scratches on your enameled metal appliances and sinks with a wee bottle of touch-up paint that works the same as painting your nails. Promising review:"I recommend sanding if the chip isn't smooth around the edges. It will blend perfectly on a smooth surface. My rental has ugly almond appliances, and the stove had a dime-sized chip. This worked great to hide it." — Cici It's on Amazon for $6.79 (available in three colors). 3. Pour your off-brand liquor into a glass decanter because nobody needs to know you get your whiskey on the bottom shelf. Amazon Of course, there are SO many styles of decanters out there if this one's too basic for your taste — a few on Amazon include a monogram set with glasses, a mismatched set of three decanters, one that looks like an iconic perfume bottle, or one in the shape of a globe with a glass ship inside. There's even one that looks like a PlayStation controller. Promising review:"I purchased this for a wedding gift, and they loved it so much that I decided to give it to another friend for his birthday. This is a beautiful decanter and will be appreciated for years." — Veetuch The pictured one's on Amazon for $26.99. 4. Neaten up that cluttered refrigerator filled with your kiddo's art work — instead of displaying it there, hang these pretty wood beaded garlands with clothespins in their playroom to make an easy-to-swap gallery wall. Not that their artwork's an eyesore, of course, just the clutter on the fridge! This actually makes it stand out more, and gives you space to display even more work! These garlands are made by The Desert Curated, a Mesa, Arizona-based small business run by Amanda Smith, who's passionate about choosing home decor. Promising review:"This is a super cute way to hang my kids' art in a clean and simple way. Well made and exactly as pictured!" —Heidi Lombardo You can get it from The Desert Curated on Etsy for $22+ (available in four lengths). 5. Instantly update your garage door with carriage-style magnets to create a ~focal point~ that draws everyone's eyes away from any other unsightly details you're not gonna fix anytime soon. Promising review:"These magnetic hinges and door handles arrived quickly, as described. and dramatically altered the dreary appearance of the garage, especially from the street! Highly recommend this product as it adds to curb appeal!" — rita m. egan (They won't rust out at all because they're made of a super durable UV- and weather-resistant plastic.) The set of four hinges and two handles is on Amazon for $10.99. 6. Disguise your gross-looking concrete with garage floor paint for a clean visual slate in a space you use every day. 7. Recover those old throw pillows you're not in love with anymore with soft velvet shams that cost significantly less than buying a bunch of new cushions. Amazon Protip: If you can't find shams with the exact same measurements as your throw pillows, go for covers an inch or two smaller for an ~overstuffed~ look. I have these exact shams in moss green in my living room and they're great quality and look amazing! It was an instant face lift for my living room. If you don't have pillows already, you can buy two fillers for $16.99. Get this set of two 16"x16" covers from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 40 colors and 9 sizes). Of course, depending on your decor preferences, Amazon has dozens of under-$25 throw pillow sets available (cottagecore floral, faux leather, fuzzy plush, geometric patterns, embroidered birds and plants...) — I bet you can find something you'd love! 8. Dress up a blah hallway with very little effort thanks to a ready-to-hang gallery wall frame set. It even comes with super simple full-size templates with different layout options to help you put the nails in all the right places. You just have to add the photos! (Oh, and many reviewers say they're definitely light enough to hang with Command Picture Hanging Strips, if that's more your style.) Promising review:"Great quality. I'm in love with these frames! Pictures do not do them justice. I'm so glad I found these. They're so affordable and elegant looking that I purchased another set to separate in threes and place around the house. They all came in great shape, and the installation was simple. The template it comes with is super helpful. If you're debating, purchase them. You won't be disappointed." — Jennifer Zuniga Get the pictured pack of 9 frames from Amazon for $79.99 (about $8.88 per frame; available in two sizes and eight colors). 9. Camouflage a hideous buzzer or interior fuse box with a trendy macramé hanging you can move when you need easy access. Amazon Promising review:"Perfect for what I needed! I wanted these to hang out on my ugly porch to kinda spruce it up! I needed them to be sturdy and able to withstand outdoor conditions but be cute and boho and these are perfect! I've had them for several months now and they haven't showed any signs of wear and tear and are just a beautiful addition. 10/10 recommend!" — KimRN Get this set of two on Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes). 10. Or hide the box behind your favorite tea towel with the help of a magnetic wood frame, and you'll solve the same problem *and* be able to easily switch it out with the seasons, or just your mood. From the geniuses at Apartment Therapy. Get a similar wood wall hanger from Hanger Frames on Etsy — a Salt Lake City, Utah based small business — for $11 + (available in various sizes starting at six inches, and six different finishes). And there are all kinds of places to find nice tea towels: this Amazon listing has dozens of designs in packs of 3 for $24.99, and Etsy has a wide selection from a variety of sellers too. I love the illustrated ones from Elizabeth Rachel Shop on Etsy pictured on the right, $16.89 each: the blood orange and the papaya. Promising review (for Hanger Frames): "Could not be any happier with this product. I've searched for a conventional frame for this art piece with no luck. I'm so glad I chose this instead of an old school frame. Came quickly, great quality, and they even added twine and a nail (which I didn't expect). Love, love, love!!" — Emily 11. Refurbish a cracked, faded lampshade with fresh fabric thanks to some simple spray adhesive. It'll look custom and brand new! 12. Conceal all the crap you shove under your bed with a neat bed skirt that coordinates with the rest of your bedding — your bedroom will immediately look tidier. Amazon Like the throw pillows, Amazon has a wide variety of fabrics and styles of bedskirts available so you can find something you'll love! If cotton isn't your style, try velvet, linen, lace, or tulle. Promising review:"For the price, it's a great option to hide away things from under the bed. I threw it in the dryer for 20 minutes on high heat to take out the wrinkles. Great!" — Matt Forner This one's on Amazon, $9.99 for a queen (also available in twin, full, and king/cali king, and in 11 colors). 13. Modernize your circa-1990s appliances for less than the cost of dinner for two: simply cover them in stainless-steel-effect contact paper. Several reviewers said it really helps to use a wallpaper smoothing tool — you can get one for $4.99! Measure before you buy so you can get a roll that's as wide as or wider than your appliance. You may have to cut excess on the sides, but you'll avoid any seams. And pair it with a few bottles of black touch-up paint for $6.79 to give the fridge's inner frame and handles a makeover. Promising review:"It bothered me that my dishwasher was black and didn't match my stainless steel stove and fridge, so I decided to give this a try. I'm glad I did! It legit looks like my dishwasher is stainless steel now. It's not big enough to cover the whole thing at once so there is a seam, but I put the seam on the lower half of the dishwasher and it's not very noticeable at all. If I didn't know to look for it, I probably wouldn't see it. Just make sure you wash whatever you're applying it to so that it sticks well, and go slowly when applying so you don't get bubbles." — Sharon A 15"x78" roll is on Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five sizes). 14. Toss the branded hand soap pump you've been refilling who even knows how long for foaming dispensers — these use less soap per pump than regular bottles, so you'll save $$ on soap refills, too. Oh, and you can totally use the rest of your regular liquid soap refill with these! Just combine one part liquid soap with five parts water. FYI they're plastic, not glass, but that just makes them more durable if they're knocked over. If you prefer glass, check these out for $14.99. Promising review:"I've been using soap foam dispensers for years and have tried many different ones. Some break easy, some are really hard to push down, some are hard to get the right ratio of soap to water, etc. WELL NOT WITH THIS! I couldn't believe how easy it was to push down and dispense the soap! And it makes it super rich and lathers really well!" — Kaya A pack of two dispensers are on Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors and three sizes). 15. Rejuvenate beat-up or water-stained furniture and other wood with the help of a wipe-on finish restorer. While restoring a finish isn't quite the same as completely refinishing a piece, it take much less time and can still make furniture (and floors, front doors, and kitchen cabinets) look magically new again. Promising review:"Very easy to get results. I applied to eight dining room chairs which had scrapes, scuffs and white paint marks. An amazing transformation so quickly. I finished eight chairs in 90 minutes without rushing. I bought two pints but only one was necessary. I used a cotton cloth for most of the application but also used 0000 steel wool for the scrapes and paint removal." — Grumpy Neanderthal It's on Amazon for $9.99+ (nine wood finish colors available); many reviewers follow up with the same brand's wood polish and conditioner (they're meant to be used together!), which you can get for $9.98 from Amazon. 16. Swap out your rusty, dusty, boring, standard air vent wall registers with a decorative cover worthy of Gatsby himself. Promising review:"I bought these to replace the ugly, plain registers that were on my ceiling. Installed in less than 10 minutes and they look beautiful. I ordered white and spray painted them nickel to match my ceiling fan. Couldn't be happier." — AsMeow They're on Amazon for $14.40+ (available in two sizes and three finishes). 17. Throw kids toys, extra blankets, or even your laundry in a large decorative lidded basket because it'll make all that clutter (and face it, those plastic laundry baskets look like clutter!) instantly transform into something stylish. Artisan Variety / Etsy 18. Or tuck away toys (and all the other random stuff your kids left lying around) in this collapsible storage ottoman that doubles as a place to perch your tired feet after the tots have gone off to bed. Promising review:"This product is a LIFESAVER! It looks amazing and the storage is great! So much room for all my sons toys so that it doesn't look like a mess when he's not using them! I can even fit my couch blanket in there with the toys! I love them!!" — Shane Keane It's on Amazon for $42.99+ (available in 3 sizes and 10 colors). 19. Embellish a less-than-lovely patio or porch — or protect a high-traffic area so it doesn't deteriorate — by laying down an indoor/outdoor rug that'll seem like it's there exclusively because it looks good. Promising review: "It's perfect for pool areas! It wasn't what I expected but I actually like it better. If I had to describe it...I'd describe very soft straws (like drinking straws) woven into a carpet. It doesn't stay wet and it doesn't get hot so it is perfect for our pool patio. It is light weight though, so if you don't have something set on it or put it away during a storm it will blow around." — Andrea Malcolm It's from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in 8 sizes and up to 24 styles; see all the available designs on the Fab Habitat store page). 21. Mask an eyesore of a view with rainbow-y self-adhesive window film. Besides looking jaw-droppingly beautiful, it'll also provide a little extra privacy. Promising review:"My kitchen window is on the sidewalk near the community mailboxes. Lots of people walking by. I loathe mini blinds which collect dust and grease. Especially since the stove is next to the window. Curtains are better, but still collect cooking smells and grease particles. I installed this in about ten minutes. It lets in light, but hides me from nosy people." — Gayle Smith Get a 23"x78" roll on Amazon for $8.99+ (11 roll sizes available). 22. Consolidate the mess that is your TV's cords in a cable raceway because there's no reason your grown-up living room needs to remind you of your college dorm years one little bit. You can always paint it your wall color if it stands out too much! Promising review:"This product worked great for cleaning up my mess of cables/power cords going to my wall mounted TV. The plastic is sturdy, yet easily cut to proper length, I did however, use a "T" type of expandable wall anchor because I was attaching it to exterior stucco wall. The channels are large enough to accommodate numerous cords, and the covers snap firmly in place." — TheoLogic1 You can get the kit (which has six cable covers that total 150", self-adhesive tape, and 12 connector pieces) on Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two lengths). 23. Discard your stinkiest refuse in a slide-out trash can that's simple to install in pretty much any lower cabinet (as long as you're semi-proficient with a drill, or willing to learn), so you don't have to gaze at your flip-top can with disgust every time you eat. Amazon The 35-quart container comes with all the mounting hardware you'll need. Promising review:"I hesitated to trade existing storage space for a trashcan but I am so glad I did. The Rev-A-Shelf was easy to install and worked exactly as I expected. The instructions were a bit lacking but a quick check on YouTube is all you need. The fact that the kitchen trash is not the first thing guests see when they enter my house is awesome. I should have done this upgrade years ago!" — daisy It's on Amazon for $65+ (available in five colors, or check out other options and sizes for Rev-A-Shelf trashcan storage). 24. And temporarily store your used coffee grounds, banana peels, and apple cores in this odor-locking compost bin you won't mind keeping out on your kitchen counter. Amazon Its lid stays open while you put stuff in it, removes completely so it's super easy to empty, and it has completely smooth interior walls so you never have to deal with gross buildup in a corner or next to a plastic seam. Promising review:"I admit I was not enthused about saving food waste to recycle with green waste. With this compost bin, I'm sold. It fits on the counter without being intrusive or can easily be stored in a cabinet under the sink. The flip up lid is easy to use with just a knuckle in case fingers are filled with food prep. No odors, no ants, no fruit flies and easy to wash. Five stars all the way." — Patty P It's on Amazon for $22.95+ (available in two sizes and two colors). 25. Stash the little things you use in your kitchen or bathroom every day — your favorite box of tea, the daily vitamins you'll forget unless they're in front of your face, sanitary products — in a countertop basket that'll hide 'em but still leave them accessible. Reviewers use these for all sorts of things: flashcards, makeup, wash cloths, journals, dryer sheets, medication, glasses, slipper socks, toilet great clutter containers! As with most things, Amazon has similar lidded baskets in lots of styles if this doesn't work for your preferred aesthetic! Like: white plastic with bamboo lids, woven water hyacinth in rectangles or round, cotton rope round baskets in 11 color options, or fabric-covered rectangles in 7 color options. Promising review:"It is nice decor, yet useful. Can be used for anything: we hide things we don't want laying around like keys, wallet, gift cards, small flashlight. It's sturdy, doesn't fray or creak, the clasp works perfectly, the lid and body line up. It's a little smaller than I imagined, but just pay attention to the dimensions." — Allen They're on Amazon for $25.99 each (also available as a three-basket nesting set for $32.89). Or get a similar four-pack nesting set from Amazon for $40.99. 26. Build a simple log store so your teetering wood pile no longer looks like it's languishing but your growing collection can still breathe. Get the how-to from Little House On The Corner. 27. Slap on a coat of simple primer to brighten up a dingy brick garage over the course of a lazy Sunday afternoon. Read the full how-to on Hawthorne and Main. A quart of white primer's on Amazon for $12.99. 28. Hang a roll of faux ivy to solve several problems at once: conceal an ugly railing or wire fence, create a little extra privacy, and block a view you wish you didn't have to see. Promising review:"These worked wonderfully to give some privacy to my back yard without blocking out everything. I have had them up for about a year now, and they hold up well to weather conditions (snow, rain, freeze, heat). Color has lasted so far. No issues with hanging them. I used green zip ties purchased separately. Easy to cut and adjust the size. Recommended." — Don't Be Hateful A 94"x39" roll's on Amazon for $33.99+ (available in three sizes). 29. Create a ~drop zone~ for your mail, keys, dog leashes, scarves, and other miscellaneous things by hanging this tidy wall shelf — it'll be much nicer than unceremoniously piling all of that stuff on your countertop. Promising review:"Great little shelf that comes fully assembled and you just have to attach it to the wall. Sturdy enough to hold jackets and purses. Excellent choice for small spaces. Would buy this again!" — Chris It's on Amazon for $34.84+ (available in two colors). 30. Make up your old-school bathtub, shower, or sink with a tub-and-tile refinishing kit to hold you over until you have the time/cash/inspiration to shell out the big bucks to replace it. It comes with a detailed, step-by-step guide to make it easy even if you've never done anything like this before, and this video also shows how to do it. I excerpted this review below, but if you decide you're serious about making this happen, I recommend reading it in full, too! You'll need other supplies in addition to the kit: a scrubbing pad ($2.73), some Ajax ($7.67), TSP Cleaner (2 for $17.38), a bucket ($12.97), #400 ($8.79) or #600 ($9.79) grit wet/dry sandpaper, a lint-free cloth ($5.99), a tack cloth (6 for $7.99), masking tape (6 for $19.98), a drop cloth ($9.99), a paint stir stick (10 for $5.50), a high-quality 2" soft-bristled paintbrush ($8.04), and lacquer thinner ($13). If you have loose paint and rust, you'll also need a wire brush ($3.68); if you have mold or mildew, you'll also need bleach ($7.29 from Amazon Fresh). Promising review:"I wanted to do something about the ugly 'almond-colored' fiberglass bathtub/shower combo fixtures in both bathrooms of my otherwise fully-remodeled bright white (with light gray flooring) recently bought home. Quotes for contractors to come in and do the work at, say, The Home Depot would have run me about $5,000+ for the tubs alone (not including the walls). I finally discovered some refinishing kits online. The prep work took at least a day or two of my spare time for each tub/shower. You should actually wait well over an hour after mixing the activator in with the base paint; the viscosity of the mixture is so thin that, no matter how skilled at painting you are, you will definitely have a lot of drips throughout the process. It is handy to keep a clean rag to wipe up spills. After I was all done and could finally pretty much say like the instructions state that I am 'satisfied with coverage.' It seems like this finish will last a while and both tubs look beautiful! Every time I take a shower I can just admire how bright and shiny white they look. It's really satisfying. I probably spent around $175 for three of the kits and all the supplies that I didn't already have offhand — much better than the many thousands of dollars!" — KJ The kit's on Amazon for $24.99. 31. Upgrade your rental kitchen's non-existent backsplash with moisture- and steam-resistant removable wallpaper that you can simply peel off when you're about to move out. Amazon It's completely self-adhesive, so you don't have to mess with glues when you put it up. You do have to have a smooth surface painted with a satin or semi-gloss finish for it to work, though. You can also use it on furniture like bookshelves and drawers, or even stair risers! If that's not quite to your taste, check out other brands on Amazon with lots of designs for peel-and-stick wallpaper: Art3D, RoomMates, Tempaper, and Spoonflower. Promising review:"Love, love, love this wallpaper!!! It is beautiful and unique, refined and elegant, and heavy duty quality. I found it super easy to install, though I opted to use it for a room border versus full wall coverage. I also found it very forgiving, allowing me to pull it back off and adjust areas without leaving permanent dents in the design. It gave my son's bedroom a whole new look and I have gotten lots of compliments!" — MB Get a 20.5" x 16.5' roll from The Novogratz on Amazon for $23.06 (see all the available patterns on the The Novogratz wallpaper page). 32. Embrace that vintage colorful shower tile you feel so-so about by finding ways to work with it. Painting the room white will make it pop, and hanging art with similar tones makes it look intentional. A Pretty Happy Home Yes you can paint tile, or cover it with decals (like these from D. Marie Interiors on Etsy), but according to Home Depot, paint won't last very long in a shower. Read more on A Pretty Happy Home. 33. Ditch the awkward gap between your couch and the wall or eliminate the not-so-pretty mess of plugs right next to your pretty bar cart (I literally bought this for this reason) with this ultra-thin-plug powerstrip. I bought this to go behind my bar cart, and it made such a huge difference! Now my cords are disguised under the cart, I can plug more in, and the cart can sit close to the wall. It's literally as simple as it looks: you plug it in, use the included cord organizers to make that look nice and neat, then plug in your electronics. Promising review:"My router connects to the outlet behind the couch and since the couch should be flush with the wall, the cords had bent. This completely changes the look and I no longer have to worry about cords bending or making a dent in the back of the couch. The length of the cord is a bit longer than expected but the outlet was so close to the ground which I'm assuming is not how everyone else's outlets would be; none the less, it looks sleek!" — Angie Get it on Amazon for $23.95+ (available in 10 versions). 34. Shelter a tangled powerstrip inside a power cord box so nothing accidentally ends up unplugged (and you don't have to look at it all, either). Yep, you guessed it: there are lots of styles of these to choose from, too! Like: one that looks like coffee table books, one made from acacia wood, one that looks like a basket, and one made from light wood and woven rattan. Promising review:"Lots of room for cords and cables. Openings on the side mean you can easily thread cords while keeping the lid tightly closed. Great for hiding excess cables and super cute too!" — Kathryn S. Till It's on Amazon for $19.99. 35. And box up a router and other e-clutter behind a row of cut-up books for a visual disguise that won't block the all-important wifi signal. Covogoods / Etsy Basically, the spines of the books are attached but have with all the pages and covers cut out of 'em, except the two covers on the very ends. You can choose the color scheme you want and how many inches long you need it to be, and CovoGoods, a Salt Lake City, Utah-based small business, will make it for you! Promising review:"Wonderful!! We spent the past month remodeling our living room, but we didn't account for how AWFUL the cable boxes and modem were going to look on our beautiful new shelves. Saw this, and had to have it! Covogoods not only communicated quickly with me, but were EXTREMELY accommodating in my requests. Turned out exactly how I envisioned it, and dimensions were spot on! No more ugly cable boxes and wires!" — Lindsey Martinez Get a router-sized one from Covogoods on Etsy for $43.20+ (available in your choice or several color options) or on Amazon for $69+. 36. Free up garage floorspace with some ceiling-mount shelves — they're perfect for seasonal storage because everything will still be relatively easy to access, but you won't have to look at it all every time you go to start your car. Promising review:"These are a great way to open up more storage potential in the garage. This is actually my third home when I've used these in my garage. If you have lots of room between your garage door and your ceiling, these can be used up there to allow you to store stuff in a space you would otherwise not be able to use. They're great for being able to store stuff way up high and not take up any floor space. We store all of our Christmas lights and other holiday decorations on them. They hold up the weight of 4 or 5 big bins full of Christmas light strings no problem." — Buster Get the 45"x45" shelves (that hold up to 250 lbs of evenly-distributed weight) on Amazon for $73.97+ (available in two colors). 37. Refresh metal fixtures with metal-look spray paint to make them look completely new in just an hour or two. The doorknob photos don't have a "before", but I'd bet you $10 they were shiny brass. Promising review:"Best looking metal spray paint I have seen. It took me 90 minutes to prepare, mask, and paint my bathroom faucet. I used about 1/2 a can of this paint." — OC-Adam It's on Amazon for $11.48+ (available over 50 metallic finish colors). 38. Empty an entire drawer with an under-cabinet organizer that lets hot tools cool safely. Then repurpose that drawer to store all of those skincare products that have been slowly taking over your entire counter. Amazon As with all over-door cabinet organizers, don't forget to measure before you buy! If this particular design doesn't work for you, find lots more options: small, even smaller, larger, and for the countertop! Promising review:"My drawers were getting cluttered. I looked at what my hairdresser used and something like this came to mind for me. I ordered it and I love it! It keeps everything organized and compact. It was very easy to install and also easy to switch around if it doesn't work in one area." — WI Badgers It's on Amazon for $25.99. 39. Overhaul that outdated Formica in your kitchen with a granite-look countertop paint kit for an inexpensive upgrade that'll last for years. It's a three-step paint process that goes right over your old countertops. It has automotive-grade durability and is made of safe water-based materials. One kit covers the typical kitchen's 35 square feet or 16 running feet of standard two-foot-wide countertop. You could also use it to paint a counter a solid color! You'll also need: a Brillo pad ($5.96 for 8), Frog Tape ($9.99), a wood patch ($4.20), and sandpaper ($6.99) for any deep nicks or seams. Paint rollers, sponges, and brushes are included in the kit. The company also has thorough step-by-step videos on its YouTube channel for both the granite and the marble kits! Promising review:"It looks terrific and the application was straightforward. I'm about as artistic as Fred Flintstone but if you follow directions the granite effect takes care of itself. One hint: take your time masking and use Frog Tape, which gives you nice clean lines. I was worried about whether I'd be able to get a clear border around the sink and even considered taking the sink out but it turned out fine." — Carl D. Hausman It's on Amazon: The granite kit for $99.95 (available in four finishes) or the marble kit for $199.95 (available in three colors or butcher block). 40. Or roll on some self-adhesive marble film if your handy-person skills start at stickers but stop at painting (hey, we're all different). It'll require some careful measuring, cutting, and laying, but look at that awesome transformation! One reviewer praises the pattern for not looking repetitive or faux! It's on Amazon for $17.10. 41. Along those lines, if you don't love the ones you have right now, swap out your cabinet and drawer pull handles. Find ones that are the same length (and use the same holes) as the ones you have already so you can simply change 'em out with a screwdriver, no drilling required. If you're a renter you can definitely change them back before you move. All it takes is a screwdriver and like, half an hour of work! You'll be amazed at the difference such little effort can make for your kitchen, bathroom, or piece of furniture! Promising review:"These handles have the cabinets a much needed facelift. Ordered the brass/gold color. They aren't super yellow like some brass handles. Love the look and feel of these. They were very easy to install." — Kyra The pictured ones, with 3 inches between each hole, are on Amazon, $15.51 for a pack of 10. But you can find other sizes and styles by searching for a Amazon Basics Euro Bar Cabinet Handle! 42. Or if you'd rather use pulls you already have — or have other eyesores that'd look way better with a little shine — cover them in real metal with a gold leafing kit. This is exactly what I did with the old drawer knobs below, and they came out beautifully and completely transformed the aesthetic of my coffee cart! Natalie Brown / BuzzFeed The pictures really speak for themselves here! Yes, those are four glass drawer pulls I bought on clearance at Anthropologie like, 15 years ago, and transformed in the course of an afternoon with this gold leaf! After constant use in my bedroom then in my kitchen for that long, their original gold-painted surfaces had certainly seen better days. I shopped around for other knobs but never found any I liked quite as definitely not four for $20, which is what this gold leaf kit on Amazon costs. (Well, technically it's copper and some other metals, but it LOOKS gold, which is what counts.) IMO it's a real value: for the price, you get the adhesive sizer, 25 sheets of the metal leaf, and the sealant. Just add a couple of cheap foam brushes and some cheap craft paint brushes and you have everything you need! It took me about four hours of Olympics-watching to perfect these knobs after scrubbing the old paint off. And I only used a fraction of the kit, so there's plenty leftover for even more projects! Simply paint the adhesive on with a foam brush, give it about 2 minutes to set so it's sticky, then carefully lay the piece of gold foil over your object, and gently use a paint brush to coax the foil into all the nooks and crannies — which is SUPER satisfying. It's okay if there are some wrinkles or imperfections, because that's what gold foil's supposed to look like. Let dry, brush off excess foil, and cover any cracks or holes with the same process. Once you're satisfied, coat your item in the sealant, let dry, and it's all set! Get the gold leaf kit from Amazon for $20. 43. Block a utility box, trash cans, or anything else you want to make disappear but still need to access regularly with a simple privacy screen. Promising review:"Super easy to install and took less than 30 min to put together, level out and hammer in the stakes. My HOA doesn't allow the trash bins to be visible from the street so this fixed that issue plus it matches my house trim." — Joseph and Anne Sawyer It's on Amazon for $160. 44. Watch obvious damage to your wood furniture vanish with the help of a water-stain erasing cloth. Promising review:"Yes, it smells gross. Yes, it took me about half an hour of scrubbing at three spots on my table before they disappeared.... but they did disappear, so I'm happy! I think the older the marks are, the longer you have to scrub at them. My table looks brand new now." — Dove It's on Amazon for $6.69. 45. Or if the stain's a little too big to fix with a $10 cloth, cover it with a table runner you can change out depending on the season or your mood. Amazon There are SO many styles of these out there. On Amazon alone, check out a blue floral, colorful woven stripes, boho macrame, or crochet lace. From Etsy, you can find over 250 designs from the shop that makes the one pictured above, and even patterns to crochet a lace one yourself. If you like the pictured ones: the gingham is on Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 3 sizes and 15 colors) or the William Morris Strawberry Thief one is from Linen is Love on Etsy for $20.53+ (available in 16 sizes). 46. If you're not lucky enough to have a mudroom, find storage to hide that clutter. This shoe cabinet is a good start — it'll at least be better than the ever-growing pile of shoes threatening to trip you every time you walk past the back door. Promising review:"I love my new shoe rack in our entry! No one can tell it is a shoe rack. It just looks as though it belongs here as a decorative piece. The middle rack is stationary and the top and bottom removable racks can be adjusted. Since we put our cat food container in it, the third row is a bit narrow, but works well for flip-flops and slip-on shoes. My husband's size 11.5 shoes fit with room to spare." — out of the box It's on Amazon for $137.99. You, thrilled with how you don't have to look at that one thing that bothers you all the time anymore: HBO Max Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
