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32 Things To Get If You Want To Buckle Down And Get Your Life In Order
A sleek handheld steamer for turning wrinkly balls of fabric back into the pristine garments they were before you left them in the bottom of your closet. It heats up in just 20 seconds (!!!), so you can freshen up outfits right before you step out the door. And you really can't beat the price for how effective it is. A productivity cube so you can start time-blocking your day. It's a lot easier to focus on laundry or spreadsheets when you know a phone break is only 20 minutes away. And you can also use it to ensure your phone break is only 20 minutes long. ;) A weekly pill organizer designed with detachable compartments and push-through silicone lids so you can easily organize your pills at the beginning of the week without accidentally knocking the whole operation over and having to start from the beginning. A Ziploc bag organizer that pulls out so you can get a proper gander at your wonderful selection of shredded cheese. You can also install this in your freezer if you like to store your leftovers in bags. A habit tracker to encourage desired behaviors — anything from drinking more water to remembering to stretch. It breaks down into daily and weekly tasks, so you can fully appreciate your mini accomplishments. A two-section Joseph Joseph hamper so you can separate your light and dark laundry *now* instead of struggling to do it at the laundromat. The included bags make it easy to go right from hamper to machine. Plus, the lid contains smells and hides your unmentionables. A CovoBox made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood that's hollow on the inside, so you can hide your router, cable box, or other unsightly wires. Now you can look neat *and* well-read. A Howard Products Feed-N-Wax wood polish and conditioner to give your furniture an impossibly lustrous shine previously never seen in your home. The carnauba wax and beeswax enhance and protect your wood from drying out, so you can keep your great-grandmother's rocking chair in tip-top shape with just a few swipes. A document holder for your registration, insurance papers, and AAA card. If you really want to eliminate glovebox clutter, you can slip your emergency napkins into the roomy sleeve. Heavy-duty cord wraps so you finally take care of the hoses and extension cords that keep tripping you on your way to the car. All you need is some wall space and a hook to make it happen. An adjustable rod that hangs onto the one in your closet so you can double your storage space in a flash. There's no mounting hardware — just unbox and hang. It's time to finally get rid of the shirt pile in your bedroom corner! A pack of Arm & Hammer dog wipes so you can keep pets fresh between baths. Use 'em for freshening up coats, muzzles, paws, and butts. The glycerin, aloe, and oat extract moisturize, and the mango scent is sure to be a hit — at least, it's way better than wet dog smell stinking up the house. A pack of Miracle-Gro water storing crystals that'll prevent both under- *and* over-watering, which I believe are the top two killers of plants. When you water your houseplants, the crystals retain the moisture and release it as the soil dries. An organizer happy to store all your increasingly complicated passwords. At least 12 characters, including a symbol, number, capital letter, ancient rune, and the fleeting details of a half-remembered dream? COME ON! A silicone freezing tray that lets you section your leftover food into perfect frozen portions so you don't have to unfrost your entire vat of black beans every time you want a single serving. It's also oven-safe up to 415 degrees so you can bake little slices of brownies or bread. It comes with a lid to help maintain freshness and keep out odors. It's made of food-safe silicone that's BPA free and dishwasher safe. It's great for little sides of beans, sauces, soups, and more. Souper Cubes is a small business that also sells cookie trays and stoneware. Promising review: "So happy that I found these. I'm the only one in my household who enjoys soup year-round. Have you ever tried to make homemade soup for one? I say it's impossible! But no longer. I can brew up the stock pot with bone broth or my favorite home soup. Fill up my Souper Cubes, freeze, pop out, store my goodies in a freezer bag, and I'm ready for the next batch!" —Debbie R. TexasCheck out my colleague's Souper Cubes it from Amazon for $19.95. A magnetic meal planning pad with a detachable shopping list for when you want to really commit to cooking at home. Will having everything organized help you finally use the entire bag of lettuce? Only time will tell. A sturdy car organizer that'll make you feel a little better about all the random junk rolling around your car. Once everything is neatly organized, it will feel like it belongs there. Noooo, that's not a bottle of laundry detergent I forgot to bring inside — it's there for emergencies on road trips. 🙂↕️ A cutie pie planner to help you be a busy bee, or more likely a take-it-slow sloth. There's room for appointments, errands, and people to in due time. A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil if you normally forgo lip care because you're sick of ones that leave your pout feeling sticky, dry, or messy. The apple seed and raspberry extract-infused oil offers long-lasting hydration and a touch of color without you having to stress about it transferring or smudging. A set of extra mini drawers that clip onto your shelves so you can easily grab what you need instead of having to remove half the contents of your fridge just to get to the mayo. Burn After Writing — a guided journal with questions and thought experiments that encourage readers to reflect, explore their feelings, and get to know themselves a little deeper. The first step to bettering yourself is knowing where to start, after all. A silverware sorter that takes up very little space in your drawer but can fit up to 24 pieces of cutlery. Plus, with a newly organized drawer, you don't have to worry about ladles or tongs jamming things up. A massive collection of white crew socks because Zoomers have decreed ankle socks passé. These simple Hanes socks are thick, comfortable, cheap — and most importantly, uniform, so folding laundry will be sooo much faster. A magnetic whiteboard where you can designate a household chore schedule because doing dishes is a drag, but arguing with your roommate about them is even worse. A four-sided cleaning brush to breathe new life into your salt-stained boots. It'll remove the scuff marks and stains that have marred your suede shoes for an instantly more polished look. A fancy laptop bag that's a little more elevated than a backpack or say, an ancient Trader Joe's canvas tote. The faux reptile pattern and trendy shape make this piece feel more like an accessory than something designed to lug a 15-inch laptop around. An affordable sunrise alarm clock you'll really appreciate when you have to wake up before the sun. The device has seven natural sounds and will gradually brighten to simulate a sunrise so you can pretend you're not waking up at an ungodly hour. A colorful keyboard (and matching mouse!) in case you've seen all those TikTok desk setups and started to feel a bit jealous. Maybe you'll finally get some work done now that your set-up is this cute. Or a lightweight lap desk if you're not quite ready to work from a desk — the call of the couch is just too strong! With the help of the wrist rest, phone holder, and built-in mouse pad, you can extend couch time indefinitely. A tote organizer that has two vital functions: 1. brings order to your chaotic bag that weirdly has no pockets and 2. lets you transport all your stuff with one fluid motion. A Chom Chom pet hair remover if you'd prefer your furniture to be fur-free. It has a sticky roller (no wasteful adhesive strips) that clings to hair and deposits it into a built-in compartment. You can tell Fido to stay off the couch all you want, but dogs don't speak Human! Instead, use this reusable roller to reclaim your seating. A set of Command spray bottle hangers to stick to the inside of a cabinet door for easy storage, so you can grab the multi-cleaner *the second* you hear food hit the floor.
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17-04-2025
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35 Products That Are Total Perfectionists And Yield Amazing Results
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. Shopping · Call these products Leslie Knope because they're getting the job done and doing it right. 1. A fast-acting lawn repair formula designed to revitalize your patchy yard after your dog has done a number on it. It helps with regrowth and has a special salt neutralizer that can minimize the effects of salts from dog urine. Now Fido can do his thing, and you can still have a pristine backyard to relax in. Promising review:"I used this in the spring to fill out our lawn more, and it worked great! I was worried because I feel like you always hear grass seed horror stories, but I just raked our lawn good, spread seeds all over, and watered it once (sometimes twice) per day and it filled the lawn in beautifully!" — Mariah Get it from Amazon for $16.44. 2. A bottle of Howard Products Feed-N-Wax wood polish and conditioner to give your furniture an impossibly lustrous shine previously never seen in your home. The carnauba wax and beeswax enhance and protect your wood from drying out, so you can keep your great-grandmother's rocking chair in tip-top shape with just a few swipes. Many reviewers started by using Restor-A-Finsh to blend out minor scratches before finishing with the Feed-N-Wax. It's as simple as wiping on and off! Promising review:"I got this product a few hours ago from Amazon and now have shiny floors! It gave the really dull hardwood floors of my prewar NYC apartment an impressive shine. Really impressive. A little goes a long way: I used only about two ounces to shine about 500 square feet of clean floors. Before using it on the floors, I tested the polish on an old wooden side table that is scarred and needs sanding. It looked a lot better afterwards." — KindleCustomer2 Get it from Amazon for $10.47+ (available in three sizes). 3. A clothes folding board because everyone knows the last leg of doing laundry is the very worst part. This retail worker tool can tear through a whole pile of tees in just minutes, transforming clothing piles into drawer-ready squares. Promising review:"Let me start off with this: I hate folding laundry. I absolutely hate it. I've seen this thing all over social media. I decided to try it out, and OH. MY. GOSH. I freaking love it! It's super easy to use, and my clothes are perfectly folded every time. As weird as it sounds, I actually look forward to folding my laundry now. I wish I had purchased this sooner! I like the design it has, and I love how compact it is. After I'm finished folding my laundry, I just fold up the folding board and tuck it away! It's lightweight and seems durable. I recommend this to everyone, even those who hate folding clothes. I was skeptical at first, but after trying it out, I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and this product! It's worth every penny!" — Kayli Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in five colors). 4. A powerful callus remover in case your heels are looking a little too much like a desert. Just marinate your feet in the gel for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot rasp. The smooth result will make even babies jealous. Promising reviews:"I don't remember the last time I wrote a positive review on a product! This gel was amazing. My feet are baby smooth, and I'm very satisfied with this product; I would recommend this to anybody! True results with just ONE application. Buy it, seriously you will not regret it." – april "I cannot believe how well this product works. My husband has, by far, the worst calluses I've ever seen. After some persuading, he le me give him a pedicure using this product. The results are unreal. I would give this product 10 stars if I could." — Amanda Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three scents; also available as a two-pack or with a file). 5. An Elizavecca collagen coating hair protein treatment that takes your dry, tired hair and turns it into the silky-soft locks you've always wanted. Just apply it to wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, rinse, and wonder why all hair treatments don't work this well. Promising review:"My hair used to be really soft, and then I discovered hot tools and hair dye. While my hair looks good I really missed the soft texture. This works so well. There are no instructions on the box but I washed my hair with my usual shampoo, towel-dried it, worked about two quarter-sized dollops through my hair, let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinsed out. I went to bed with wet hair, which usually results in my hair being kind of tangled and rough looking, but I woke up and my hair was as soft and silky as it was before I started coloring it. I'm totally in love with this product, I have long, fine hair but this doesn't leave it greasy or weigh it down. I'll definitely buy again." — Ellie Get it from Amazon for $12.50. 6. The Pink Stuff, an all-purpose paste that you can use to clean basically any surface — it works on everything from marble and wood to rubber boots and car steering wheels. Wasting time scrubbing will be a thing of the past. And the future? Sparkly clean items as far as the eye can see. Promising review:"Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done, and this stuff brought my shower back to near new in one use. We've since cleaned a weird, chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We'll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff. Worth every penny." — Nancy F. Get it from Amazon for $5.97. 7. A Kerasal fungal nail renewal formula to revitalize your tootsies by thickening nails and reducing discoloration. Feel free to plan to wear open-toed shoes next week — reviewers started noticing a visible difference within days. To use, you just apply a thin layer twice a day (morning and night) to the affected area and under the edge of the nail for a week — after that, switch to applying once per day at night. Promising review: 'I tried EVERYTHING! I tried tree tea oil for years and various different products. Nothing worked. The reviews were so great on this that I decided to try to cure it one more time. But when you have had a condition for 35 years, you aren't too hopeful! I followed the suggestions of some of the reviewers and cut my toenails (I only had it on my big toes) everywhere that the fungus was present. Even below the quick. I started applying this gel, which is super easy to use. I swear to you that I noticed a difference after one application. ' — WIAPilot Get it from Amazon for $13.33 (also available with a file). 8. A blessedly effective, pet-safe carpet cleaner capable of turning your brown carpet into whatever color it was when you bought it without having to invest several hours into a scrub session. It works with all cleaning machines, even the rental ones from the hardware store. Promising reviews:"This is a wonderful product. I have an older dog who can't always wait until I get home from work, so accidents occasionally happen. I have a Hoover Rug Scrubber, and this product is very easy to use with my machine. Carpet Miracle works amazingly well on stains and odors, even those that have set for a while. I did the carpet in the 'room of shame' twice just to be sure, although for normal soil and odors, once should be more than enough. It leaves behind a wonderfully clean, fresh scent, and the carpet feels and looks wonderful. I plan on continuing to use this product to keep my carpets clean and my home smelling fresh." — Vicky Faurot "I wish I could give it 100 stars. I have never really did a review on here but I had to today. This is the best carpet cleaner I have ever used hands down, love it." — cliffcharles Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 9. A nail and cuticle oil to bring life back to your damaged nails, even if you did something really bad like — gasp! — peel off a gel manicure. Bonus: Reviewers say the oil smells amazing, so be prepared for people to compliment your "perfume." This oil has jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E to help promote strong nails and soften cuticles. Promising review:"I had peeling, weak nails for years. Tried everything. I bought this in February. This size bottle lasted a bit more than a month, religiously applying it two to three times a day. I was really seeing great improvement so I bought another bottle in late March. By May, all the peeling had grown out, and my nails were getting stronger every day. I then bought the big four-ounce refill bottle because I never want to run out of it again! Cannot recommend this stuff enough!" — Diana Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes). 10. A bottle of Bio-Clean, a hard water stain remover that obviously works, because it looks like they haven't considered their marketing or packaging since the '80s; the results do all the talking! Made with biodegradable ingredients, this solution cuts through stains, rust, and weird spots caused by mineral buildup. Picture this: opaque shower doors, soap-scummy bathtubs, stained tiles, and cloudy-looking pool floors, all suddenly glistening and shining like new. Reviewers say you still need to scrub, so arm yourself with a rigid sponge or the drill brush to speed things up. Promising reviews: "LOVE THIS! I hate cleaning my bathroom and using so many chemicals that never seem to work. I saw this product and decided to try it, and WOW it was so easy to use and worked like magic on my glass shower, shower tiles and sink/faucet. Picture 1: Before cleaning Picture 2: After cleaning glass before cleaning tile floor Picture 3: After Cleaning glass and tile floor. This is definitely a must-buy product!!!!" — Laura "Wow. Don't waste your time with any other formulation that you found online. I've literally tried EVERYTHING! The soap/vinegar/baking soda, the expensive store-bought 'hard water cleaners.' I've scrubbed for HOURS! But this…. This product is like magic. It's kind of like a paste that you can rub on with a microfiber towel, and the hard water stains literally just RUB OFF. Like butter! Seriously the easiest option I have tried yet. I stopped within the first five minutes of cleaning to do this review because I'm in shock, lol. Coming from someone who never writes reviews! Take that as a sign to buy this immediately. What a game changer; I'm mad I'm just now finding this stuff." — _kayla_carter Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 11. E.l.f Lash XTNDR Tubing Mascara, which creates tubing around your lashes to make them appear longer, thicker, and darker. The lightweight "extensions" won't smudge or weigh down your actual lashes and — best of all — they fall right off when you wash your face. No one likes having to scrub their eyes raw trying to get off waterproof makeup. :( Check out a TikTok of the E.l.f. tubing mascara in action. BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord loves this mascara and says: " I am not a new human to the tubing mascara game, and in fact readily spent $26 on the famous OG blend from Blinc every time it needed replacing. I didn't even love it for the length half as much as the fact that tubing mascara like this genuinely never smudges, but can I just say — regardless of price, the E.l.f. tubing mascara formula blows all the others I've tried out of the water. It gives me way more length and volume than other brands, slides on so much more easily, stays put ALL day, and never, ever smudges. My favorite part, though, is how gently and easily it comes off with soap and water. In the past, other mascara removals have felt rough on my lashes, but this comes off so fast that I'm like ??? was I even wearing mascara a minute ago?? Anyway, I hesitate even writing this review because I want to gatekeep the hell out of this before it sells out, but the world needed to know. I'm a big fan of the brown shade (which is what I'm wearing above!), but it also comes in black and soft black." Get it from Amazon for $7 (available in three shades). 12. A game-changing veggie chopper that will make quick work of your prepwork. Just add your veggies, slam down the lid, enjoy perfectly chopped produce, and then throw the device in the dishwasher when you're done. Now you'll be crying tears of joy instead of tears from onion cutting. Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. Promising review:"This is one of my absolute favorite kitchen tools! This is right up there with my stand mixer. I save hours a week using this for dinner prep. I HATE cutting up veggies for dinner, and this makes it fast and fun! I can't believe I didn't buy one years ago. This is worth every penny. Easy to use, and I can just throw it in my dishwasher for clean up. I'm obsessed. I will be buying these as gifts. This is an absolute must-have for everyone." — Reviewer Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four sizes, three colors, and in additional styles). 13. A pack of washing machine cleaning tablets designed to attack built-up detergent scum, dirt, and general grossness so your clothes can get as clean as possible. Throw in a tablet, run a normal wash cycle, and congratulate yourself on a chore well done. Promising review: "I didn't think I would ever be so excited about such a thing as washing machine cleaning tablets. I also never realized how dirty my washing machine was. It now sparkles, doesn't smell musty, and has removed so much gunk from around the drum/gasket. You should get these." — AVDW Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.98 (also available in packs of three and five). 14. And a dishwasher cleaner and disinfectant to help make the thing that cleans your clean. Its citrusy formula helps remove limescale, rust, grease, and other nasty buildup so your machine can run more efficiently, and you don't have to pick up the slack. Read our review of Affresh cleaning tablets! Promising reviews:"I'm so glad I discovered this cleanser. The plumbing backed up…the smell lingered after several cycles with bleach, baking soda, vinegar, and dishwasher detergent. I almost gave in to purchasing a new dishwasher before discovering Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner. It worked after the first use. I now use it monthly." — lejay Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.98. 15. A mint-flavored teeth-whitening pen that's way more convenient than a painful trip to the dentist or an annoying attempt at the strips. Just brush your teeth with the bristled pen whenever you have a minute to work through stains and discoloration (without sensitivity, according to reviewers). Promising review:"This product actually works! Very affordable, too. There are a lot of expensive teeth whitening products out there, but why spend extra money when you don't have to? Definitely worth trying!" — Mona L Cureton Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.95. 16. Silver cleaning wipes because the last thing you need is a set of dirty silverware ~tarnishing~ your reputation. These ammonia-free wipes offer long-lasting shine, protect items from scratching, and are soooo much easier to use than polishing pastes. I've used these and can confirm they work super fast! Promising review:"It is very uncommon for me to write a review but this product is amazing. My family's silverware had not been polished in the 15 years since I married my husband. The only time I ever polished anything before it was messy and smelly and took forever. Therefore I didn't have any interest in polishing something that we weren't using. I decided to try these wipes because the price was reasonable. They are easy to use and do a wonderful job! The silverware looks silver! I used four wipes to polish a service of eight, and it took me about 20 minutes. I highly recommend this product!" — Kehrli Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $9.88. 17. Hope's Perfect Sink solution that cleans and then basically creates a water-repellant force field over your sink to protect it from stains and damage. It works on everything from stainless steel to porcelain (along with cast iron, corian, composite, acrylic, etc.), ensuring that your sink rinses clean and shines like new, no matter how many cups of coffee you pour on it. Sue Storm would approve! BuzzFeed editor Maitland Quitmeyer loves this stain-removing polish: "I bought this for my white porcelain kitchen sink, and I've since texted five people about it, which is really a lot for such a boring grown-up product. It cleans beautifully, but the *best* thing about it is its ability to repel stains after cleaning. You know that thing when you rinse out your coffee cup and the coffee water just lingers in your sink and you have to purposefully rinse it out for two minutes? You don't have to do that — the coffee can't stick to the sink and just goes RIGHT down the drain. Time saved, sink clean — this is really a Virgo dream product right here." Promising review:"Holy banana peppers! This stuff ROCKS! I hate cleaning. You clean, stuff looks okay and smells nice for like an hour, and then it's as if you've never cleaned. We have a deep stainless steel sink that I love, except for the cleaning. It never looks clean, so cleaning it isn't exactly rewarding. I mean, I clean it because germs, pandemic, etc, but I don't like anything about it. I saw this on some BuzzFeed "things you should buy on Amazon" and ordered it. And ignored it. Now, as there's a quarantine, even as an essential worker, I really have no excuse to not clean. Sigh. I splooshed some in the sink, like I did with Barkeeper's Friend liquid, and scrubbed away as usual. However, when I went to rinse, it was all sparkly and shiny and the water beaded up! I seriously made my husband and daughter come into the kitchen to look at my sparkly sink! This is the cleanest this sink has ever been, and I seriously LOVE this product! Off to order more before you all read my review and discover its true awesomeness. I didn't take any pictures before because why the hell would I do that, but believe me, the difference is amazing!!" — Amazon Customer Get the value size from Amazon for $29.95 or the smaller size for $9.95. 18. A Revlon hot air brush for when you wanna look like you have an in-home stylist at your beck and call. Glossy, effortless waves are just a few brushes away! Promising reviews:"I am a licensed cosmetologist of 30+ years, and I couldn't be more pleased! Salon-perfect, shiny, bouncy blowouts! Dries and styles in one or two easy passes ( on damp hair) and provides maximum lift if I style it that way. Easily dries and styles large sections of hair making this THE BEST hairstyling tool! Highly recommend! I use the low setting and cool blast. Surprised and very happy that I don't need med/high settings. Only caveat I have come across so far: the temp/speed setting is in an awkward place to be able to change it while using. Learning curve, I suppose. Otherwise, another GREAT styling tool from Revlon! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" — ERJ "This review is for all the Black women looking for a good blow dryer for their hair. I have 4C (mainly) natural hair and got tired of using the regular dryers because they made my arms tired. I have thick, long hair, so blowdrying takes forever for me. This blow dryer was wonderful. I didn't even have to detangle before using it, and it dried my hair very nicely. I love it so much. My only complaint is it is bigger than I expected it to be. A little bulky, but I will get used to it. Overall, I am loving this hair dryer so far and am glad I made the investment." — Johniece Elbert Get it from Amazon for $32.43+ (available in three styles and five colors). 19. A rapid egg cooker that makes *perfect* eggs every single time, whether they're hardboiled, omelets, poached, or scrambled. Chef-level breakfast is a button press away. Promising review:"I was skeptical when I ordered it but use it constantly. I live in barracks and do not have a stove. I bought it for boiled eggs but use it much more for breakfast burritos. Super easy. Butter tray, put in egg and water, press the button, and walk away. By time I'm dressed for work it's ready. Throw it in a tortilla and walk out with it. More nutritious than Pop-Tarts. It does hard-boiled eggs well but don't assume thats all its good for. Great for college kids, military people, traveling workers, or anyone without access to a full kitchen." — a.l.s Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors). Check out our Dash Rapid Egg Cooker review for more deets! 20. Anua heartleaf pore-clearing cleansing oil, an over-achieving first step in your double cleansing routine. It dissolves makeup, attacks blackheads, and works to remove excess sebum without stripping away natural oils or drying out your skin. Gross but intriguing: Reviewers say that they could actually see the gunk leaving their skin. The heartleaf extract soothes sensitive and acne-prone skin. The brand recommends you follow this up with a foaming cleanser! Promising review:"This is my first time ordering an oil-based cleanser and I'm so glad I purchased this one. I originally saw this product on TikTok and wanted to see what the hype was all about. After using the cleanser on my dry face for two to three minutes, I could visibly see my white- and blackheads on my fingers. I was a little hesitant to try oil cleansing because I have acne-prone skin, however, my face has never looked better. After each use, my face is as soft as a baby's bottom and my scarring doesn't look as deep! The cleanser has a light clean scent. Not super strong! I am currently pairing this cleanser with the Anua Heartleaf soothing toner to achieve glass skin. #glassskinera" — Myshel Cagle Get it from Amazon for $17.69. 21. An easy-to-apply, one-hour self-tanner that's cheaper yet more effective than most competitors. The vegan formula is easy to blend without streaks or uneven patches, which makes it a hit with beginners. While the tan may be instant, the fade is nice and gradual. Promising reviews: 'If you use St. Tropez tan products or any fake tanner, do yourself a favor and try this. This stuff is AWESOME. Dries quickly, lasts longer, does NOT make your skin stinky, applies evenly, and you get a fair amount of product!! Other tanners I've used become VERY noticeable when they start fading. Gross hand lines, patchy white spots, etc., but not this stuff. The best one-hour tan I have ever used!' — Amazon Customer "I wish I had taken a photo of my results but I was so excited that I forgot. Anyone who says it doesn't work just isn't doing it right. Super even color. Not orange. I LOVE IT. 10/5 stars!" — Meg Get it from Amazon for $8.50+ (available in 10 styles). 22. A dog paw-cleaning device to keep Spot's feet squeaky clean, because you can't exactly put hand sanitizer on a dog. (Seriously, do not do that.) Fill the tube up with soapy water and let the soft bristles thoroughly clean your pup's muddy paws. Promising review:"Best. Thing. Ever. This product works like a charm. It gets the sand from between their pads and is gentle enough that even my most stubborn pup tolerates it! I have a terrier/schnauzer who likes to dig, a mini golden doodle who is prissy about her paws, and a standard Labradoodle puppy who is still very fuzzy. We have a farm where it is extremely sandy and we stay in a travel trailer. The amount of sand they were tracking into the camper was ridiculous. It takes me three minutes to clean and dry off all of their paws. Seriously, the best purchase I have made!" — Rachel Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three sizes and eight colors). 23. Ohora semi-cured nail strips offering a professional-looking manicure, even if your past at-home attempts yielded less-than-stellar results. Apply them like stickers, seal them under a UV lamp, and you're done! These waterproof strips will look and feel like a gel manicure and last up to two weeks. And grab an easy peel remover for when it's time to retire the look. Promising review: "Love these nails! The picture is them after a week (still going strong)! I put them on for my honeymoon. I've been in the ocean for hours, and they are not showing any wear. They took maybe 15 minutes to apply — I did use a gel top coat and I think that helped keep them from chipping this long. Will be buying more!" — Amazon Customer Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 38 colors). 24. A pack of carborundum sponges — YES, the stuff they make bulletproof vest plates out of — because tough jobs require tough solutions. Just dip one of these in water and start scouring — the nano-particles will get to work scraping off ancient stains in your kitchen, garage, or outdoors. The high density sponges are squishy on the inside with an emery layer on the outside. They can be cut into smaller chunks for cleaning nooks and crannies. Promising review: "Nice and thin. You'll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin modern-looking things). I've tried everything for four years to get this stuff off. One day I thought, maybe I'll try my sponges. Took it all off super easily!!!! Faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan, but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol)." — Hoarder Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sponge thicknesses). 25. A Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener to expertly conceal and brighten dark circles under your eyes. The lightweight, color-adapting formula blends so seamlessly under makeup that your old concealer will throw itself out. Bonus: They just released two new shades, so people with darker complexions can finally try it! Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." — Monica T. Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades). 26. Dawn Powerwash, an impressive spray-on dish soap capable of giving you those clean swipes through nightmarish messes previously only seen in commercials. Spray this on dishes, but you can also use it to tackle dirty range hoods, backsplashes, bathtubs, grills, or anywhere else with caked-on food or dirt. Just spray on (don't add water until you rinse!) and wipe. Promising reviews: "What doesn't it do? I absolutely love this product. It works great on dishes and pretty much anything you want to clean! Soap scum; gone! Laundry stains; bye! Baseboards/woodwork sparkle! Sneakers, yup! I hate cleaning, so anything that makes it easier. ❤️" — Kimba " The only dish soap allowed in my household. 😅 JK, I have used other different types, and this is the only one that has worked amazingly in all my cleaning. Not only do I use it on my dishes but to clean my bathroom, husband's grill, and everything else that needs a good cleaning." — Lizbeth LF Get the starter kit (with one reusable spray bottle and one refill) from Amazon for $8.44 (also available in other pack styles and two other scents). 27. A piercing bump solution made with oils, including jojoba, grapeseed, and rose, to help gradually reduce the appearance of bumps and scars. Now that keloids can be managed, it might be time for that cartilage piercing you've always wanted. This product does not promise to work overnight. Apply this daily two to three times a day as long as needed. Be sure to be patient as the healing process takes time! Talk to your doctor before attempting to treat your keloid on your own, and learn more about keloids from Cleveland Clinic. Promising review: "This product is amazing!! Truly a miracle product. I had an AWFUL keloid bump forming near my nose piercing about six weeks after getting it done, and it was just getting bigger and more irritated by the day; nothing was helping. I bought this stuff and started using it, and in less than two weeks, my huge keloid was completely gone! I was definitely skeptical and a little nervous when it didn't seem to be getting noticeably smaller after a week, but then the second week, it started totally disappearing, so make sure to give it some time to work if your bump is on the larger side. If you remain patient and apply it twice a day, it should do the trick! Also smells pretty good, definitely no bothersome or overwhelming scent, which is appreciated in a product that I'm applying on the nose area." — Jordan Caprigno Get it from Amazon for $12.85 (also available in multipacks). 28. White caulk tape if you've noticed (and proceeded to ignore) some cracks in your previous caulk job. Use the waterproof sealing tape to fill in gaps before they get any worse and unwanted guests see the bug equivalent of a vacancy sign. Reviewers say this is easier and cleaner looking than liquid caulk, so there's no excuse to keep putting this off! Promising review: "I recently used this toilet sealing tape to give my bathroom a cleaner, more polished look, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The tape adheres perfectly to the base of the toilet, creating a seamless and professional finish. It's durable, water-resistant, and keeps dirt and moisture from accumulating in hard-to-clean areas. Installation was simple and hassle free, with no mess or fuss. The bright white color complements the flooring beautifully, enhancing the overall aesthetic of my bathroom. This tape is a game changer for anyone looking to add a neat and protective barrier around their toilet. Highly recommended!" — Hayden Scott Get a roll from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two colors and three lengths). 29. Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm made with a blend of pearl barley and vitamin E to completely obliterate every speck of makeup on your face. Seriously, you'll feel so fresh and baby-faced, you'll wonder if that eyeliner was really as smudge-proof as you previously thought. Amazon, Juno & Co. is a small business specializing in personal care and skincare products. Promising review:"I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!! I found it on TikTok, and OMG!! It works so well. I don't have to sit there and rub the crap out of my eyelashes to get the waterproof mascara off. I will admit it doesn't take 100% of the makeup off, but about 95% of my makeup comes off. It is not water-resistant, as emulsifying it with water helps take the makeup off. I have not found a better makeup remover, and yes, that includes Micellar Water (which also works well but leaves my skin feeling oily). With this cleansing balm, my face feels hydrated and smooth. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!! 1000/10 would recommend!!!" — Deetje Frederick Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 30. A magnetic necklace detangling clasp because those #neckmess pictures look soooo cute on Instagram, but never seem to work for you IRL. This contraption will keep everyone in line instead of tangling into a ball and becoming a true mess. Amanda Davis / BuzzFeed Promising review: "This is my second one! Love it so much since it can keep my necklaces safe and untangled with its strong magnet. Safe me so much time layering all the necklaces I have. Literally takes one second to put on!" — Nichole Li Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in gold, rose gold, and silver, and with two or three clasps). 31. A Chom Chom pet hair remover if you'd prefer your furniture to be fur-free. It has a sticky roller (no wasteful adhesive strips) that clings to hair and deposits it into a built-in compartment. You can tell Fido to stay off the couch all you want, but dogs don't speak Human! Instead, use this super effective reusable roller to reclaim your seating. Promising review:"Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-pound tabby, and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care — it's THAT good." — DH Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors). 32. An eyeliner with a wing-shaped stamp so you can just stamp on your cat-eye liner and feel like you hired Adele's makeup artist. No more erasing and retrying one million times! Lovoir Beauty is a small biz based in New Zealand that sells this genius winged eyeliner stamp known as The Flick Stick. Promising review:"I just want to make my morning routine as easy as possible. I love winged liner, but I don't have the steady hand for it without mistakes. This makes the perfect and consistent wing every time. Love it!" — Julie B Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in three sizes or a combo style). 33. A Conair handheld steamer that I personally swear by for turning wrinkly balls of fabric back into the pristine garments they were before you left them in the bottom of your closet. It heats up quickly and removes wrinkles in minutes. And you really can't beat the price for how effective it is. I originally bought this steamer for my wedding three years ago, and it's still going strong! It heats up in about a minute and does a great job working through tough wrinkles. It's super small, so it's perfect for one or two garments. Just be careful not to overfill it — it seriously only needs like a splash of water. Promising review: "This steamer was a lifesaver. It can fix any wrinkled clothes or bent fabric props and make a tough wig a breeze to work with and style. I highly recommend. It does have a small water capacity, but you can work with it for a decent amount of time. Definitely good for the price point." — Alexa Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors and also a "travel smart" version). 34. Or if you wanna be really speedy, a bottle of Downy wrinkle release spray you can just spray on and watch the wrinkles magically vamoose. Promising review:"This stuff is the bomb dot com. You just spray it on your clothes, smooth out the clothes with your hands quickly, wait a few minutes and the clothes are wrinkle-free! I hate ironing, so this is magic. Obviously, it won't work on hard creases but wrinkles from the dryer, for example, it will get rid of." — J. Larsen Get two bottles and a mini from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in other multipacks). 35. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum body cream loved by Zoomers for its incredible smell and powerful hydration powers. The formula uses caffeine-packed guarana extract and coconut oil to help firm and moisturize skin, leaving it glowing and smelling like a tropical getaway. @soldejaniero / Via Caffeine has a number of skincare benefits, including brightening and temporarily reducing the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking to do. You can read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"I bought this for the first time a few years ago to replace the body lotion I had previously used for years and years. While more expensive, I was willing to try Bum Bum cream based on the previous reviews. And it has not disappointed! Not too thick. Not sticky. And the smell is amazing. I get told many times a week how good I smell." — Libby Solomon Get it from Amazon for $24+ (available in two sizes). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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41 Inexpensive Ways To Upgrade Your Home This Spring
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 don't need to take out a second mortgage to give your home a complete makeover. Ok, let's be real, a lot of us would love to upgrade our houses, but maybe we don't have the time or money (or patience) to completely gut it. With a few simple swaps and a couple of new coats of paint, you can make it feel like you've completely flipped your house *without* the price tag that would come with actually flipping it. 1. Let's start with a big one…replacing hardwood floors is E X P E N S I V E. Instead, try out Howard Products Wood Polish & Conditioner, made with beeswax to help bring the shiny finish (that you haven't seen in years) back to any wood surface — floors, tables, legs…you name it! Get it from Amazon for $9.98. Promising reviews:"Woahhh!!!! I'm completely blown away by this product!!! Bought a $25 table off Craigslist with about 20 white circles (water stains) all over it just to use for a short term rental. I saw this product on one of those '50 best products you never knew you needed' lists on Facebook. Thought well it's cheap let's just try it! IT TOOK AWAY EVERY SINGLE WATER MARK!!! I wish I would've taken a before pic! My old table looks brand new!! And it smells nice too! Buy this product!!" — HD "I really do not leave reviews, but after opening this tonight and applying it to our beloved wood, my husband urged me to leave a review. I am a middle aged antiquer who loves wood, and authenticity. This product rejuvenates aged wood leaving the antique finishes in place. It really does just hydrate and polish your wood. We literally were running around the house arguing over who got to hold the bottle as we treated all of the wood in our home. The photo is of our stair banister which aged over the years (45-years-old). The transformation is unbelievable! This is a real photo of our house, of our banister, after application. We continued on to use it on antique furniture, house trim, and doors. We are so happy with it we ordered three more right away and are planning a wine/polish weekend. Everything it touches turns out amazing from my grandmothers 150-year-old wood-framed mirror to our 40-year-old china hutch. There is not a better product on the market. Buy this, you will not regret it." — K.A.S. 2. Freshen up your stained or discolored grout with a grout pen because sometimes no matter how much you scrub, it never seems to go back to its original state. Plus this pen is mold-resistant and covers up to 150 feet of grout area, so you can feel confident in your ability to complete this DIY project. Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available with a narrow or wide tip). Promising reviews:"I had grungy 1980's beyond cleaning WIDE grout that made me sick every time I saw it in my bathroom! These pens completely solved my problem, now it's clean looking and white again! I am so pleased with this easy and no stress, low effort solution! I may add one more coat to make it even whiter, but it's such an improvement! Cheap and easy! The tips tend to fray if you push too hard, so be easy, lots of pressure is not needed." — EAP "I have 12-inch white tile in my whole house that is 20 years old. Even though I have kept it looking nice, the grout still was getting dark. I cleaned the grout and let it dry good 'til the next day then used the grout pen. It looks like it is brand-new. One thing that I found out was that if the tip of the pen starts to look worn you can just pull it out and turn it over — it is the same tip on both ends. It will take some time to do the whole house but it looks so great that I will just do a section at a time 'til I finish. One other thing that I did was run my finger down the grout line after I apply the grout pen then wipe down the tile line with a paper towel so no other cleanup was necessary." — Amazon Customer 3. Boost the curb appeal of your house by adding a set of magnetic decorative hinges to your garage doors to give them an entirely new look, without actually having to get a new door — and they don't require any drilling or tools. Just stick them on and watch your neighbors stare with envy. Get a set of six from Amazon for $14.34+ (available in three styles and as sets with faux windows). Promising reviews:"We have a solid white garage door. These really spruced it up and gave it some character…on the cheap. Liked them so much, bought a second set for our cottage garage door. They really do look real, and hold on tightly. These are very nice, particularly given the price." — Vikingstaff "The only thing I don't like is that kids think they are real and walk up and try to hang on the handles, which obviously just come right off. I have to admit it's hysterical, it does teach the kids to quit messing around with things they shouldn't because they think they break them... it's downright comical. Other than that, you would never know they are magnetic. They stay on, you can pull them off easily to wash the doors and then just put right back on. Heavy rains and they didn't come off. It's -20 outside now, and they're still stuck on with no problems. I got three sets — one double door and one single door, looks perfect." — GSDHouse4 4. According to Home Made Lovely, you should invest in a rug that actually fits in your space instead of picking an awkwardly sized one just because it's cheaper. The ideal setup for your rug is to have it be at least partially under all your furniture, if not completely under it. You don't want to have a rug that is too small for the space, leaving your chairs and couches fully off of it. Learn more about rug placement in every room of your house from Home Made Lovely and find charts to explain every home decor question you might have. Get the rug from the photo on Amazon for $22.99+ (available in 10 sizes and eight colors). Or explore more rugs on Amazon. Promising review:"I purchased this rug and the matching runner. I really expected a decent quality for the price but nothing too extravagant. But, when I tell you, this quality for this price is AMAZINGGGGG! Please don't take that lightly. This quality is very underpriced. These rugs are so beautiful and so soft! Ugh they're to die for. I obsess over keeping them like-new because I love them so much!!! Buy buy buy!!!" — Ashley 5. Keep out unwanted noise and drafts by adding an under-door draft stopper that easily slides under doors or windows to help seal any gaps, which'll keep the heat (or AC!) in and the sound out. Get it from Amazon for $15.99. Promising reviews:"The best fix I have found and CHEAP! I wish they had more colors to choose from but I will take dirt brown any day with the excellent results I have had in keeping out the cold wind." — ShouldHaveAmazonStock "I wanted something that would keep the noise out, to be honest. I live in a small NYC apartment with roommates and have French doors. I wanted something to fit underneath that would serve specifically to reduce noise, but also not be a pain when I opened and closed the doors. It works wonderfully! It reduces the noise level from the outside, and vice versa. The talking and TV in the living room are muted, and I have been told my phone conversations are quieter! So perfect for what I needed!" — Grayson & Meagan 6. Declutter that junk drawer in your kitchen by installing a set of 3D-printed KitchenAid tool holders designed to attach to the bottom of your cabinets or shelves to finally give you a place to store those super awkwardly shaped tools. 7. Add a peel-and-stick subway tile backsplash to give any room a ~trendy~ backdrop that doesn't require actually figuring out how to remove the old tiles and install new ones. Since this is a temporary solution, you don't have to feel guilty about wanting to switch it up down the road, either. Get a 10-pack of 12x12 panels from Amazon for $27.99. Promising reviews:"Great product for a cheap, high impact update! This product looks like real tile and is simple to install and cut. It instantly updated my laundry room. I only had one tile come loose. It was a piece I custom cut. I pushed it back on and it's been there for a month without budging." — SaraRMoore "For anyone questioning whether they can successfully install this...I am here to tell you, YOU CAN DO IT. I didn't measure a single thing. It has the perfect amount of stickiness and it's very forgiving. Very happy. Awesome product. My husband was shocked with how amazing this product it looks!" — Haley Mastri 10. Create the perfect accent wall with peel-and-stick wallpaper without having to worry about the permanence of painting it. Check out this faux brick wallpaper that will add depth to your accent wall. Get it from Amazon for $44. Promising reviews:"If you're looking for a quick, cheap fix, BUY THIS! It's super user friendly. You can place and peel off as many times as needed to get it right. However, buy more than you think you need. Chances are, you're going to use more trying to get the bricks lined up if you're particular like I am. But if you spend the time and frustration to do so, the end result is so worth it. The wallpaper is not textured, but looks realistic to me. It really brightens the space. I used a x-Acto knife to cut the excess. Very pleased!" — Chelsea Flory "I'm very happy with this! Our house is VERY old so the walls are not flat and the corners are not an even 45 degrees, that's why I had more waste than I think I would have in a newer home. I did not have trouble matching the pattern (I recommend matching up the side from top to bottom then smoothing it out from there rather than going from top to bottom). I was able to cut around the windows with ease; repositioning was easy. It's a little awkward at first, but once you get the first piece up it the rest is easy. I did this myself and it took about two and half hours (it took about 40 minutes just to get started because our walls are so wonky, so I imagine a flat plumb wall would be much faster). I used a flat plastic paper-smoothing tool to smooth it out as well as the palms of my hands. I wouldn't hesitate to use this product again." — honesty 11. Reseal all those unsightly and irritating cracks in your tub, tile, and counters with this caulk to help make your bathroom look brand new with crisp white lines, just like when you first moved in. Get one from Amazon for $9.45+ (available in two colors and 2- and 12-packs). Promising reviews:"Cheap and easy. I had to seal some windows, and was able to do it by myself. Task accomplished." — Alina P. "The caulk is very easy to apply and goes on smoothly, creating a tight, waterproof seal. It dries quickly and is highly durable, holding up well to extreme temperatures and moisture. I also appreciate that the caulk is mold and mildew resistant, which is important in areas prone to moisture. Overall, I would definitely recommend Gorilla Waterproof Caulk to anyone in need of a high-quality, durable caulking solution." — Teema 12. Change up your countertops with a DIY paint kit that makes them *look* like granite instead of spending a small fortune and far too much time replacing them. This paint kit should cover 35 sq. ft. or 16 running ft. of 24 in. wide countertops. It includes everything you'll need: a primer, three mineral coats, an acrylic top coat, a 6" roller arm with two pads, a 4" paint sponge, and a 2" foam brush. Get it from Amazon for $99.95+ (available in five colors and two top coat styles). Promising reviews:"This is far more cost effective than replacing countertops. Was super easy to follow directions an apply. Kind of a pain waiting for it to cure, but overall a great new look and a very affordable option for modernizing my outdated Formica kitchen counters. Even did a passable job blending in the area where the seam is popping and making it far less noticeable." — Tiffany A. Varney "I found out about this kit a few weeks ago. I redid my mother's countertops first and was so pleased with the results, I bought a second kit and did mine this weekend. I am not a crafty person, so if I can do it, anyone can. Just be sure you follow the step-by-step instructions on the included DVD. They came out great!" — Sarah W. Fallon 13. Or, if you want something a little less ~permanent,~ you can try out this vinyl wrap film to wrap your counters, tables, anything you could want. Each roll is 16" x 6.5 ft. Get it from Amazon for $7.69+ (available in multipacks). Promising reviews:"Easy update for cheap! I am really very pleased with the results. Our laundry room counter was plain white formica that was heavily damaged and scratched up. This was an absolutely perfect product for a nice and inexpensive spruce up. We love it." — Shay MD "I use it to DIY a console table and it turned out amazing. I love that the paper is thick and if you mess up on the placement you can just pull it up and reapply. The marble design was very pretty and has a nice gloss finish." — Danni 14. Add a frosted, static-cling film designed to not only make your doors and windows look ~fancy,~ but to also add some extra privacy to your home. This window film can be trimmed or combined to fit any size window glass. Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 13 sizes). Promising reviews:"We covered the clear windows that are on either side of our front door to get some privacy without loosing light. This worked beautifully and was easy to install. And way more affordable than etched glass." — Chelle "This film was just what I needed. It provides enough privacy without blocking light. I didn't have any problems with it not sticking to the window. You just have to make sure the windows are very clean and remember to peel off the backing and spray lots of water before sticking it on the glass!!! I used an old credit card as a squeegee to get rid of the air bubbles. The application was very easy. I highly recommend this product!!!" — Selenable 15. Refresh your cabinets and drawers by swapping out the handles and knobs to give you a completely new vibe without having to do any renovations. If you're looking for some inspiration, these cabinet handles have over 13,000 5-star ratings and come in a wide variety of lengths and colors. Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $15.47+ (available in three sizes, three finishes, and four pack sizes). Promising review:"I took a risk ordering online, but the handles looked great in photos, were well reviewed and the price was right so I took a chance. I was very pleased when they arrived! They are heavy, solid handles and match my stainless appliances perfectly. They look very modern and upscale on my cabinets. You can't beat the price, which is significantly lower than what I found in hardware stores." — Debbie 16. Cover up any annoying scratches or nicks with a Katzco Furniture Repair Kit so you can hide any wear and tear without having to fully replace the items. This kit comes with six wood markers and six wax sticks to match any shade of wood. The markers come in colors maple, oak, cherry, walnut, mahogany, and black, and there is also a wax stick sharpener included. Get the set from Amazon for $8.99. Promising reviews:"I have dark hardwoods and any little gouge mark really shows. These markers easily and quickly cover them up. So far, I have mopped once and the marker did not come off with mopping. The price is right too! For once, a cheap and easy fix!" — Amazon Customer "I bought a solid wood 'build it yourself' china cabinet. The pieces had the holes drilled in the wrong place, so after assembling it correctly, I used the crayons in this kit to fill in all the little screw holes that were left. And then I used the stain marker in the same color to fix all the little scratches. It took five minutes and it you don't notice the imperfections unless you know where to look. I'm satisfied with that! I'll use this later on the scratches in my hardwood floor, I'm sure. A very useful kit to have around!" — Leslie P. 17. Feel good about taking a Jacuzzi bath again by running a cycle with Oh Yuk Jetted Tub Cleaner. IDK if you've heard or not, but the jets in tubs get ~nasty~ and you need to clean them a specific way. You will be shocked (and amazed…and horrified…) by what comes out. Oh Yuk is a small, family-owned business based in Minnesota that specializes in PhD chemist-formulated cleaning products for home appliances, from dishwashers and washing machines to hot tubs and jetted bathtubs. Get it from Amazon for $18.73+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack). Promising reviews:"Saw this product on one of those 'best products on Amazon' list. It was cheap and I saw a little dirt residue on the jets so I said why not. This product definitely loves up to the hype. Had no idea how filthy those lines were. Definitely worth the purchase." — Che "We bought a house with a jetted tub. I had anxiety about using the tub because I didn't know what kind of germs and funk was in the jets. I ordered Oh Yuk before we even closed on escrow. And when escrow did close, I got my keys and immediately used Oh Yuk in the tub. The junk that came out was sooo gross! I ran it four times and now the tub jets are spotless. It was great being able to take a bath and not worry about someone else's dirty and funk in my bath water. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" — Niki D. 18. Refurbish your boring furniture with a coat of chalked paint so you can *feel* like you got a completely new piece. The one-coat coverage and easy application will let you transform pretty much any item in your house into a unique, vintage-looking article. Get it from Amazon for $23.56+ (available in two sizes, 18 colors, and two-packs). Promising reviews:"Awesome and cheap! First time using chalk paint, loved the product! Exactly the color I was looking for on our farmhouse table and chairs!" — Cristal G. "Easy to use, dries quickly, long lasting (with a top coat of wax). Used this on an antique secretary desk, one quart can was more than enough for two full coats. The dry time is astoundingly quick. And the end look is gorgeous. Many thanks!!" — S. Phillips 19. And to make sure you don't miss a spot or create a huge mess for a touchup project, try out a touchup paint pen designed to be refillable so you can use the exact color paint to seamlessly fill in any dents or dings. It comes with a syringe so you can easily fill the pens without a mess. Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99+ (also available in a five-pack). Promising review:"Keeping these in my kitchen drawer is SO convenient for my painted cabinets! I moved into a house with older wood cabinets, and because it's such a small kitchen I knew that painting the cabinets white (actually went with cream!) would make it feel so much larger! I LOVE the way they look but inevitably (even though I sanded and prepped) I'll get little chips in the paint. These touch up pens stay in my junk drawer full of paint at all times! The cap makes it so it never dries out and stays super clean. But I'm able to grab then any time and just touch things up so my cabinets ALWAYS look fresh! They also are so well priced and easy to use! Guessing you could also use them for touching up walls, etc! They are a MUST for anyone who wants to keep that freshly painted feeling all the time!" — Claire Flores 20. This may seem like common sense, but one way to make sure your house looks new is by actually cleaning your home — sanitize things like your toilet, clean forgotten areas like under your faucets. It may seem like something is ruined, but it's actually just dirty and needs a good scrub. Check out our ultimate guide to cleaning everything in your home and explore the best cleaning products for cleaning up really disgusting messes. 21. Swap out your boring old lights with unique and visually interesting light fixtures. This small change can really make a huge difference in the aesthetics of your home without having to put forth a ton of effort (or money). We recommend this chandelier that is easy to install and incredibly unique! Get it from Amazon for $82.99+ (available in five light quantities and four finishes). Promising reviews:"Beautiful fixture! I cannot believe it was so cheap! Great buy." — Mandy "OMG I LOVE THIS CHANDELIER! I just keep staring at it and loving it even more! We put it in our entryway! Installation wasn't bad at all. My only complaint would be peeling those little clear stickers off each rod that said 'max 60 v' but I am not complaining. This light rocks! Oh yeah it's super bright too which we love!" — Carolyn 22. Make your bed into the bed of your dreams (or one of those amazingly plush hotel beds) by getting the most out of your pillow arrangement with this handy guide. Get the full tutorial from Matouk. 24. Try out a pack of nylon brushes designed to attach to your drill for a deep cleaning scrub like you've never experienced. And the best part? You won't break a sweat because the drill will do all the hard work for you. This brush kit is compatible with most drills. If you don't already have one, you can get a drill here. Get a set of three from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six bristle types). The company that created this brush is a small business founded in 2007 by a former electrician who suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome and needed a way to clean without causing himself harm. Promising review:"Of all things to clean in the house, the bathroom has to be my least favorite!! I would scrub and scrub and scrub to try and remove calcium deposit stains and soap buildup. It was like my workout for the day! Well after using my new Power Scrubber Drill Brush Attachment, OH MY GOSH!! I am obsessed!! I had so much fun using it. I seriously did not wanna stop cleaning. I did not work up a sweat this time and it was amazing to see the calcium deposit stain wash away along with the soap buildup. Seriously though, the different attachments came in very handy depending on where I was operating the drill. The angled corners of the tile walls were cleaned perfectly with the circular brush. Also, the circular brush was awesome for the drain too. The big scrub brush was spectacular on the bathtub itself while the little scrub brush worked well with the grout lines in the tile. The attachments were easy to put on and take off the drill. They were also easy to clean, dry and put away for the next time. The price was WELL worth the product. There truly is no reason not to make this purchase to make cleaning fun again!!" — Itz me Michelle 25. Convert your recess lighting into pendant lighting using a simple conversion kit to turn them into something visually interesting instead of staring into those boring lights stuck in your ceiling. Amazon This kit doesn't include the pendant lights, but you can pick through a wide selection here! Get it from Amazon for $20.97. Promising reviews:"Easy to convert recessed light to surface light. Affordable price and nice product quality. Yes, I will recommend this to everyone." — JayveeSan "I wanted to swap out my outdoor can light for a chandelier. I am not handy but can follow directions. Westinghouse made this product easy to use, thorough/understandable directions and made this project very easy. Would highly recommend. Like others have suggested, make a mark in the can light in order to prevent the screw from slipping. It was all surprisingly easy!" — dave Yates 26. Try out a roll of stainless-steel-effect contact paper so you can finally have the look of the latest appliances you've dreamed about but that your partner keeps rejecting because there's nothing ~actually~ wrong with the ones you have. This self-adhesive paper has an easy-to-cut pattern on the back so you can easily measure the size of the surface, cut and peel to attach it wherever you like. Plus, it is water- and oil-proof so it stands up to whatever your family is dishing out. Each roll is 18" by 6'. Get it from Amazon for $16.77. Promising review: "I have been wanting to buy a new stainless dishwasher as mine is old, black, dinged up, and ugly. But it still works like a champ. So I decided to try recovering it before spending a ton of money and effort to replace it. I was dreading this project, certain it was going to be frustrating and turn out hideous. Much to my delight it was super easy! I've only had it on for a few weeks but so far so good, no problems with it peeling or anything. The original door has tons of other dents and scratches and most of them don't show through at all, so I'm very happy. I'll replace it one of these days but for now this was a cheap way to make the replacement less urgent and also gave me a chance to make sure I really do like the stainless finish instead of black." — Rebecca L. 27. Give the exterior of your house a facelift by painting your front door to express your true colors to the outside world! Check out this front door paint that is long lasting, suitable for interior and exterior doors, and works on metal or wood surfaces. Get it from Amazon for $37.44+ (available in 13 colors). Promising reviews:"I just bought my first house and was looking for a quick, cheap update for the front door that will eventually get replaced down the road so I decided to paint the current one. My original door is a standard white exterior door. I was able to do this in a few hours (that includes drying time). Did two coats, the paint applies easily and dries very well. I purchased the color happy and would say it is a brighter yellow that contrasts well with my light blue house and white trim. Definitely recommend." — KBay "I was nervous about using this on my old steel front door, but couldn't believe how easy it was to do. I didn't sand or prime the door so it needed three coats, but with just one hour between coats, it was done in one afternoon. I used a small roller and a 1-inch brush. Beautiful color and finish. The first coat will be really spotty and streaky, but don't let that scare you! After the second coat, the coverage is great. I did a third coat just to be safe for the coverage." — Noel Fisher 28. Keep a roll of window screen repair tape on hand so you can repair small cuts or tears without having to replace the entire screen door or window screen. Get it from Amazon for $8.29+ (available in four sizes and two colors). Promising reviews:"Please buy this product. You will not regret it. I could not afford to replace my screen. I had enormous amounts of clear tape EVERYWHERE. This is literally THE BEST TAPE ever. It is very adhesive and sticky. Great length! You will not be disappointed. I have huge holes along the bottom of each window and this fixed it in Less than one minute. FIVE STARS!!!" — Shelley Ann "This tape works very well. It attaches well to existing screen and covers tears so repairs look professional. Used it around the handle where screen, through repeated use, had shredded. It took a few layers to repair the damage, but it looks great and tears are covered up completely." — celticcailin 29. Refurbish your standard cabinets with this pull-out cabinet shelf so you can feel like you have a super fancy, customized kitchen but won't have to pay all the extra 💰💰💰 to have basically this exact same thing installed professionally. Get it from Amazon for $48.12+ (available in 12 sizes and two styles). Promising reviews:"We have old fashioned cabinets that are just cavernous holes, these are a great alternative to replacing the cabinets with drawer cabinets and much cheaper." — Kindle Customer "I needed something practical to go in a narrow cabinet to hold all my spices and food wrappings. It was getting really tiresome either climbing on a chair to reach everyday things or practically crawling in the cabinet to find the plastic wrap. This shelf unit solved that problem! It is sturdy, was pretty easy to install and works perfectly. The quality of the materials is superior to a lot of other things offered. We are very pleased with this product." — Penny Arnold 30. And while you're at it, try out a wooden peg board insert for your drawers so you can organize your dishes, pots, pans, and Tupperware in an easily accessible way. Amazon, Get it from Amazon for $97.99+ (available in three sizes). Promising reviews:"Great quality – the peg board is very solid and heavy. My handyman had no trouble trimming the edges to fit my new drawers. He was impressed with the quality and said he could not have made and installed them for less money. The pegs were larger than I had imagined but they do the trick especially in the drawer I have my daily dishes in." — Happy In Arizona "Really helps to keep my dishes from sliding around in the drawer....I don't really have upper cabinets for my dishes so they don't slide around and chip now with this organizer holding them in place." — Kristine 31. Add a pop of color in your kitchen, bedroom, behind your TV, or anywhere else you can imagine with a set of Alexa and Google Home voice-controlled LED Lights. Easily apply these with the built-in adhesive and let there be light! And by that, I mean 16 million color options worth of light, yes, ~million.~ Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four lengths). Promising reviews:"Product was exactly what I wanted and very easy to set up. I plugged it in and downloaded the app. There's several settings you can change it to as well as custom 'moods' you can set. It was all super simple. I put the lights over the top of my cabinets and they stuck well, just make sure you dust/clean the top per the instructions for the best result. Once paired with my Alexa I gotta say it really knocked me out of the park. This is a cheap project you can add to any home that will make a HUGE difference in any room. Very happy with my purchase and I plan on getting more for other rooms." — AJ "We love our new strip lights so much that I decided to buy a second set. The first one was installed above the kitchen cabinets where we placed some artwork and vases. The second set was placed under the kitchen island top. Grandkids love speaking to Alexa to change the colors of the lights. Set up was extremely easy and it works with the Alexa app." — junin07 32. Or try out some under-cabinet lighting that turns on by sensing movement, because what's fancier than automatic lighting? Now when you wake up parched in the middle of the night you can find your way to the fridge without stubbing your toe or crashing into anything along the way. These lights come with adhesive attached so you just have to peel the backing and stick them under your cabinets. They also have a detachable, rechargeable battery, so no need to worry about taking the whole thing down to charge it. When using the motion sensor, the battery should last about three months. Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two colors and two-packs). Promising reviews:"These lights a great addition for those wanting under cabinet lighting without wanting to pay to install it. The motion detection works well, I just wish the lights were a little brighter (I adjusted to highest setting)." — Collin "I love this light! I've only had it for a few weeks but it has made all of the difference. Comes on as I approach my sink and is the perfect amount of light. Actually gives off a decent amount of light for our size of kitchen, too. My kids even love it and complimented me saying 'This was a great purchase mom!' It goes off quickly and I have yet to have to recharge the battery. I love that it's cordless! And I love that you can make it brighter or dimmer. I didn't know I needed this and now I wouldn't want to be without it. Will be getting more for other areas of my home. Would make a great gift as well!" — Marci K. 33. Give your house a futuristic upgrade by swapping out your light switches for programmable switches. They'll help give your home a fresh look and save on your energy bill by programming your lights to turn off automatically based on when the sun rises and sets. Get it from Amazon for $41.32. Promising reviews:"This is quality piece of hardware. It's pretty easy to set up. I'm in my fifties and not the most tech savvy but I'm not the worst either and I figured it out. The one thing you need to do is to look up the latitude and longitude of you location. No problem with the internet. I purchased this because I wanted my lights on the outside of the garage to come on at night. At first I thought about wiring in a photo-eye outside but this was cheaper and easier. I have used it for some time now and the switch is auto adjusting to the sunrise and set patterns. It is nice just having one less thing to worry about." — Marty800 "I've used these on all outdoor lights in two homes and prefer them over smart home lights and switches. They are very easy to install, they look great on the wall and are super easy to program. They auto adjust daylight savings and even align to your latitude/longitude location in order to adjust the time for when to expect sunrises and sunsets. These are great and will continue to recommend them." — CM 34. Freshen up your outdoor railings by removing the rust and making them look fresh and new with some paint. Get the full tutorial from Remodelando la Casa. You can find wire brushes that attach to your drill and help break down all the rust for $20.99 and rust reformer to prep the surface for painting for $15.68 on Amazon. 35. If your fireplace looks like it has seen better days, try out some Quick N Brite Fireplace Cleaner to clear up soot, smoke, creosote, and ash from nearly any fireplace — brick, stone, tile, or rock. Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in a variety of sizes and bundles). Promising review:"Wow! This stuff really works and is cheap and easy to use with little scrubbing power. I had soot stains on the stone fireplace of the house I recently purchased. The chimney sweep indicated that it would be difficult to remove and that they couldn't guarantee success. Suggested a very costly process ($250?) to put what sounded akin to a facial mask on it and peel off. Instead, I purchased this Fireplace Cleaner for under twenty bucks and had it off in 20 minutes. Like, seriously, I barely scrubbed it and didn't even rinse it that well. This product is perfect!" — Sarafloat 36. Add some outlet cover plates designed with LED lights so you can remove the bulky plug-in night-light and actually free up your outlets. And don't worry, you don't need to be an electrician, these are easy to install. Amazon Get a pack of two from Amazon for $42.98 (available in three styles and four colors). And if you love these, check out the light switch version for $23.98+. Promising review:"Easy and affordable way to upgrade your home. I've ordered these twice now and have been impressed both times. The set I got last year still work as well as the first day I installed. Install is incredibly easy — no electrical knowledge needed. And it takes less than a minute or two per outlet." — Katie Z. "These things are my favorite! We have them in the hallways and also the bathrooms. They make wonderful nightlights and are especially valuable in bathrooms/kitchens when counter space is small and/or better saved for appliances. Super easy to install, too!" — Molly 37. Clean up those pesky oil stains in your driveway with an oil stain remover capable of getting even the toughest grease stains out of your concrete. Get it from Amazon for $17.97+ (available in two sizes). Promising reviews:"This stuff is OFF THE CHAIN!!! It really works and is very affordable!!!!! I poured it on the oil spots on my driveway and left it for two days. It dried very quickly and became chalky and i swept it up with NO problem, but you will have to wet the areas afterwards to remove the chalking residue. But its great and works just like they said!!!!!" — YOLANDA WILLIAMS "This works exactly as advertised. I changed the oil of my truck in the driveway and, as usual, managed to splash quite a bit of dirty oil on the concrete driveway. I tried to scrub it off with a degreaser, but to no avail. I ordered this stuff, got it the same day, and poured some on the oil stain and then spread it around the stain with an old paint brush. I've still got 80% of the product left. I let it sit over night and the next morning just hosed it off and there was not a single bit of the stain left. I couldn't believe it. You could not see that there was ever a stain there. It's pretty amazing stuff!" — Online Shopper 38. If you're sick of your boring old bathroom, check out these useful tips for upgrading it and making it exactly what you want. Sometimes, even small changes can make the room feel completely new and improved. 1. The vanity: combine functionality and style to define the feel of your bathroom. Updating the vanity can help increase the value of your bathroom. 2. The shower / tub: if you're upgrading these, be sure to keep quality and design in mind. You don't want to skimp on the quality of the plumbing, and different shower heads and panels can add affordable luxury. 3. The toilet: there are actually many different types of toilets, including some equipped with a remote and some that are eco-friendly. 4. Extras: Add details like matching hardware, a towel warmer, and/or a makeup mirror to make your bathroom stand out. Sprucing up your bathroom is an investment in your overall home value. It will make it feel more personalized and luxurious while you are living there, and if you ever decide to sell it, it'll help it come off the market faster! Get more tips and find all the products you'll need to upgrade your bathroom at Decor Planet. 39. Consider adding a fresh coat of paint to create that perfect accent wall (or to hide the one you're sick of staring at). See all the ways you can update your space with paint. This paint comes in a huge variety of color options and can even color match other brand-name paints. Get it from Amazon for $48.99+ (available in 42 shades of gray, four finishes, and interior or exterior versions). Check out the full selection of paints in different color families here. Promising review:"We painted our laundry room with this color and LOVE it! Easy to use!! Painted on top of a bright yellow in two coats (using one gallon) leaving plenty left over for future touch ups." — Renee Pleasant 40. And since you're painting, grab a package of insulating additive you mix in with your paint to help reduce heating and cooling expenses and dampen outside noise. Amazon When an insulating additive is mixed into paint, the paint dries to a tightly-packed layer — this film reflects and dissipates heat. The ceramic in the additive can reflect, refract, and block heat radiation. It can be mixed into ANY paint, coating, or composite including interior and exterior house paint, roof paint, solvent-based coatings, epoxy, and high-temperature paint. Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in six sizes). Promising reviews:"I used these on three walls of my house which made a HUGE difference in the heat gain in the house during hot months. It gives the paint coat a suede look which makes it very rich looking. I am now going to use on the North side of my house which gets a lot of sun in the summer. Mix them in every gallon of paint, paint like any other paint, let dry and enjoy the difference in comfort and electric bill savings. The paint seems to wear better as well. Worth a try!" — Maddie "This product works. I live in Hawaii and my house has a metal roof and a vaulted ceiling with no space in between. We'd lock up the house when we went to work and come home to a toasty hot-box. The heat used to radiate directly into our main room and only cooled off when we opened all the windows and sliders. I saw an immediate 15 degree drop in the temperature of our house once the metal roof was painted with direct to metal paint with the ThermaCel paint additive. I can't recommend this product enough!" — Amazon Customer 41. Install a smart garage hub and sensor designed to provide you with convenience AND peace of mind for all those times you leave your house just to worry five minutes later about whether or not you actually closed your garage door. This works with the free myQ app for iPhone or Android to help you get connected with your very own Smart Garage. You can also give access to friends or family, create a close schedule, and receive real-time notifications about garage door activity. Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three variations). Promising reviews:"This was a great buy. It's easy to setup, works anywhere. It can open and close the garage, and it was cheap. Would buy again if I ever moved." — Eric Silvestri "This is great, I like having control of my garage from my phone. I can open and close my garage from anywhere, get notifications if my garage is opened or closed or if I forget to close it." — MrClean The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
