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07-05-2025
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'Future You' Will Thank Current You For Buying These 30 Organization Products Now
1. A bottle organizer for anyone who owns at least one reusable bottle from each of the major brands (because you needed to try them all out and find the best one, duh). But you obvs can't get rid of/donate any of them because you never know when you might need your Owala versus your Simple Modern. Different occasions call for different bottles, ppl!!! This thing will help keep them in one tidy spot!! YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that sells kitchen storage products! Promising review: "This organizer is amazing!!! I always kept our surplus water bottles in the small cabinet above our sink. Every time I took one out, three more would fall out. I am so glad I found this! It took 20 seconds to put together and forced me to purge some bottles I've been hoarding for far too long. Buy this immediately!!!" — RT17 Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two heights and a wide size). 2. Adhesive bathroom shelves because placing all of your products in the itty bitty corners of the tub or on the shower floor just isn't cutting it anymore! They look messy, they get knocked over, and it's just NOT efficient. Please, do yourself a favor and get these. Promising review:"I saw these shelves on TikTok and really wanted to try them out, as I have no shelves in my shower. The adhesion is impressive — they've stayed sticking for the past two weeks with no sign of letting up and are holding about four bottles of products on each of the two racks I have hanging. I thought for sure they would fall after showering or something, but they have stayed strong and held up. I'm so impressed! I'm sure I will purchase more in the future. Super duper easy to install. They look beautiful and modern and give my bathroom a totally different vibe. It's so nice to have a product like this available!! Thank you!" — Sara B Get a set of two caddies from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in four finishes and an option with a soap holder). 3. A hanger stacker if the pile of clothes hanging on the back of your chair keeps growing for one specific reason: You don't feel like untangling your mess of hangers enough to put your items in the closet. With this, you'll be able to just grab a hanger and prevent the chair mess in the first place! Maybe now you'll actually be able to find the clothes you want to wear! Promising review:"Great functionality. I gather hangers as I gather dirty clothes. This stacker lives in my laundry room between the washer and dryer. It keeps my plastic hangers under control, and I no longer suffer 'clothes hanger rage' from them getting tangled and not cooperating with me." — msw Get it from Amazon for $27.90. 4. A cutlery drawer organizer to help consolidate all of your forks, knives, and spoons into one fabulous little space-saving tool. Perhaps being able to see that all of your spoons are sitting dirty in the sink will prompt you to wash them so you don't have to eat your yogurt with a fork. Promising review:"I thought this would be handy and help with space management in a small apartment. It turned out to be absolutely perfect. It keeps the silverware clean and stores a lot in a very small space. I love it. I got two because I inherited my grandmother's silverware, so there are two types of forks and two types of spoons, and I wanted things separate and organized. Two organizers fit side-by-side in a standard apartment drawer. After getting these, I picked up the knife organizer, and it's just as handy and useful." — Magpie Get it from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in two colors and two sizes). 5. A set of under-bed storage bags, because if you're lucky enough to have a bed with enough space underneath it to store things away, it's a crime if you let it go to waste. THAT'S PRECIOUS REAL ESTATE, PEOPLE!!! IT'S BEGGING TO HOLD ONTO THE SWEATERS AND PANTS YOU SO DESPERATELY NEED TO CLEAR AWAY SO YOU HAVE ROOM FOR WARM WEATHER OUTFITS! You can use these for so much more than clothing! Think craft supplies, extra toiletries, whatever you have too much of. Promising review:" These storage bags are fantastic. I live in a small apartment where storage space is at a premium. I use these to store my Costco toilet paper and paper towels, so I don't need to make as many trips to the store. It keeps them in pristine condition and out of sight. The handles make them easy to pull in and out, and they fold up nicely when not in use. I'm thinking about getting two more since four will fit under my queen bed." — Kimberly Dorn Get two bags from Amazon for $11.87+ (available in five styles and packs of four). 6. Or a pack of vacuum bags that don't create the same amount of bulk as other storage bags, because you can vacuum up all the excess air. They're good to store under your bed since they shrink up teeny tiny. These bags are made with antimicrobial materials, so you don't have to worry about mold, mildew, or bacteria building up. Plus, they come with a free travel pump! Check out my colleague's Spacesaver vacuum storage bags review for more details! Promising review:"I have a small house, so room is at a premium. Seasonal clothing and bedding have always been a chore. While downsizing and consolidating big comforters and heavy clothing, I researched these and thought they seemed to be of better quality than some others I viewed. I was NOT disappointed. They worked great and freed up a ton of room in my small closets — no more quilts falling down every time you open the door. Great quality and price. Highly recommend." — Arlene B. Grace Get a six-pack of various sizes from Amazon for $15.56+ (available in other sizes). 7. An over-the-door stuffed animal organizer that'll keep 'em safe in one tidy spot, whether you're buying one for your kids' toys or your own. (Hey, stuffed animals are for adults, too!) Next time you need to find the Squishmallow for a snuggle time, you'll know exactly where it is! Honeyera is a small business that sells items specifically designed to keep kids' toys organized. Promising review:"This holds a ton of stuffed animals. I bought it for my two girls, who share a room, and their beds are overrun with stuffies. This holds so much so they can still be on display; it's easy for them to get them in and out except for the top basket, and it matches their room colors. Great quality and easy to use." — The Word Of A King Get it from Amazon for $28.95 (available in nine colors). 8. A wall-mounted organizer ideal for holding cleaning supplies like brooms and mops, or in your garage/shed to store things such as gardening tools. With summer social gatherings on the horizon and yard work endeavors in the air, this will make it so easy to find and grab exactly what you need when you need it. Berry Ave is a small biz that sells organizational products. Promising review:"Love this broom/mop holder. So nice to save space and stay organized. Holds them so firm and flat to the wall. Also has hooks that fold out as needed. I recommend this to anyone looking for space-saving storage!" — Jaclyn Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in three different pack sizes and four colors). 9. A measuring cup and spoon organizer to help free up some precious real estate in your drawers. Now that your cups and spoons will be on display (and in size order), it'll be easier than ever to grab the correct size exactly when you need it. Not to mention, it makes for some cool decor! Shop Cherie Co is based in Atlanta and sells kitchen organization products. Promising review: "Absolutely love this piece! Perfect for my measuring cups. I used the adhesive strips to affix it to the tile in my kitchen and it's perfect and so cute!" — Chrysanthemum Get it from Shop Cherie Co on Etsy for $38.95 (available in five colors). 10. A makeup organizer that'll make for a great spot to store your cosmetics, skincare products, brushes, sponges, and more. Being able to find the exact lipstick color you want to wear instead of having to settle for a shade that doesn't match your lewk? Game changer. BuzzFeed Shopping contributor AnaMaria Glavan is a fan of this makeup organizer. She says: " This nifty little organizer looks beautiful, can fit ALL of my everyday makeup, and (drumroll please) it keeps clutter at bay in my bathroom — which is extremely tiny, BTW. I can fit so 👏 damn 👏 much 👏 inside of this four-drawer thing. Here are all the products that I currently have in there: 32 lipsticks, six blushes and bronzers, two large highlighter sticks, one foundation bottle, three concealers, two contouring sticks, two rollerball perfumes, two primers, and the bottom drawer contains so many lip pencils, eyeliners, and eyeshadow sticks that I actually didn't even bother counting (but I'm going to guess AT LEAST 30 of them, I swear).* If you have A TON OF MAKEUP (which I do), then you may still have to store some extra stuff in your bags — but either way, this container holds SO much. But the real winner winner chicken dinner here? I have easy access to all the makeup I use every single day and can see all of it at once. I don't have to dig around the bottomless pit that is one of my many, many makeup bags anymore — I just have to open and close a drawer." Need more convincing? Be sure to check out the rest of her Ikee Design makeup organizer review. Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three colors and other styles). 11. An under-sink organizer featuring a sliding basket that'll make whatever clutter you have going on down there a lot easier to deal with. Need a sponge and cleaning spray? No problem! Easy peasy! Right there! Promising review:"These are nice pieces that helped me organize underneath my bathroom sink! They fit perfectly! After organizing everything, I was so surprised I had so much more room that I grabbed more items out of the linen closet to fill it up. I still have a lot of room left. I bought these based on the high ratings and they hold true." — Brad J. Leahy Get it from Amazon for $25.87+ (available in two colors). 12. A desktop organizer to finally give all of the items on your desk, like books, folders, writing utensils, decorative pieces, and more, a tidy storage spot. Plus, this is a piece of decor in its own right, so it'll make your workspace really pop. Promising review:" I have gone through many different desk organizers trying to find the right one, and this is it. It is sturdy, adjustable, and stylish. I read that many people were disappointed by the fact that there were no covers for the screws, but I purchased the light wood tone, and I think the screws add to the aesthetic. It looks great, and I love it. I would recommend this product to anyone who asked!" — Julia Harrison Get them from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in six colors). 13. An over-the-door cabinet organizer because it's not your fault you own more hot tools than you know what to do with — of course, you NEED a flat iron, a curling iron, a hot air brush, a regular hair dryer, a barrel waver, a curl bar, and a Dyson Airwrap. Unfortunately, you've likely run out of space in your drawers/cabinets, and hot tools cluttering your countertop is not a good look. This is here to save the day! Promising review: "This product did exactly what I needed it to. Before, all my items were in a drawer, and the cords were a pain, but this metal baske t minimized clutter, kept things organized and separate, and also looked nice. It fits two of my blow-dryers, a flat iron, and a curling wand. The bars are adjustable, as well (just use the twisties that came with them to secure them in place). Worth the buy!" — Alyssa Jewell Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 14. A tea bag organizer to make taking out your favorite tea bag a heck of a lot easier than rummaging through a bajillion tea boxes. After all, settling for a caffeinated option like English breakfast when you're trying to unwind before bed is probably not the best idea. This is also made by YouCopia! Promising review:"Do I really need a tea bag organizer? That's what I was thinking when I ordered this. And when I took it out of the box. And when I filled the first little bag holder. But as the pile of empty boxes grew larger, I knew the answer was yes, I do need a tea bag organizer. I was using a whole shelf and a half of jumbled tea boxes that I had to sift through to look for a specific tea. In the end, I think this held about eight or nine boxes of tea bags (I crammed some of them). I am so happy that I got this!" — Sarah C. Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes). 15. An under-cabinet coffee pod holder ideal for those with limited kitchen storage space. Your counter is already busy holding your coffee maker. Keep your favorite pods nearby and within reach without cluttering your surfaces! Promising review: "This space saver K-cup shelf is wonderful! It is attractive and keeps my counter clutter-free. It is lightweight but very sturdy. I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to gain valuable counter space." — christine h Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 16. A personalized jewelry box because leaving your necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings sprawled out on your dresser is most definitely the reason you find accessories knotted together. Keep them tidy in this case! Plus! This is also small and easy enough to pack for future travels! Little England Gifts is run by business owner, designer, and creator Kelly Rodrigues. Based in Portugal, the shop sells one-of-a-kind personalized gifts, all made by Kelly with some occasional help from her husband, Freddy. Promising review:"Nicer than I thought. Looks more expensive than it is. Pleased with the monogram. Would make a sweet gift." — Linda gromada Get it from Little England Gifts on Etsy for $13.90 (available in 14 colors/styles, 14 writing colors, and with or without gift bags). 17. A wrapping paper storage container you'll want to buy ASAP if you've ever gone on an unsuccessful last-min scavenger hunt for the birthday-themed wrapping paper you know you own but cannot seem to find anywhere, so you contemplate your next best option: Christmas, Mother's Day, or graduation?! Well, now you have a handy organizer to keep all those rolls in one tidy spot. Future you will be grateful, trust us. Promising review:"This product is fantastic. I have all of my wrapping paper for holidays and special occasions all contained and ready for their subsequent use. One of my favorite parts is the sleeves that hold tags and ribbons. The design is low enough to store under the bed and strong enough that I'm not worried the stuff inside will get damaged." — duncan Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors). 18. A cable management box because that tangle of wires and chargers is starting to look to mention, it's a total tripping hazard for anyone who dares to get too close to it. This box is a heck of a lot nicer to look at — and your foot not getting caught up in a wire is a bonus, too! Amazon Promising review:"I've been searching for something to not only hide the cord mess but protect them from my munch monster of a cat. This box, in addition to cable straps and cable wrap, has solved my cable management like magic! I highly recommend this product." — Lauryn Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors). 19. A spice rack drawer organizer to make locating your favorite seasonings super simple. How many recipes have you accidentally altered the taste of because you reached into your messy collection of spices to grab the garlic powder and took the onion powder instead? A tidier home and more dishes that actually taste the way they're meant to, coming right up! This is also made by YouCopia! Promising review:"This is one of my favorite things I've ever purchased from Amazon! They are so customizable and allow you to cut and shape them to any drawer size. I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can so easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for sure buy!" — momonono Get it from Amazon for $16.99. 20. A divided drawer organizer because you've had one too many instances now of rushing to grab a pair of gray socks out of your drawer in the morning and instead pulling out a pair of gray underwear. No offense to your gray underwear, I am sure it looks lovely, but it probably won't protect your feet too well! It comes with four sets in different dimensions so they can hold different-sized garments. Promising review:"I hemmed and hawed over this while it spent months on my wish list. My top dresser drawer was full to the brim with bras, undies, socks, and tights, and I kept using the same few items that were always on top. I was afraid not all my undergarments would fit, but finally, I had little choice and ordered this in pink. Oh my! I'm in LOVE! I feel like one of those uber-organized TikTok moms every time I pull the drawer open. Super easy to set up and fill. If you have too many socks, tights, or undies, each well can fit more than one on top of the other. The included pieces fit perfectly in a standard tall bureau, which I had been concerned about. Take the plunge, you'll be super glad you did!" — Chrissquasi Get it from Amazon for $13.97 (available in seven colors). 21. A bakeware/pan rack that'll make going to grab the cookie sheet, muffin tin, frying pan (or whatever else it is you may need) a lot less hectic than having to go through the pile and lift up every item until you get the right one. Plus, reviewers say putting their pans on this rack prevents scratches from stacking pans on top of each other, and prevents scratches on their cabinets! This is also made by YouCopia! Promising review:"I like how easy it is to put together, and that the separation pieces are adjustable. You customize it for your own storage needs! The separators are fairly easy to move and extremely sturdy. No more pans falling over!" — Marilee Housden Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 22. A food bag organizer/dispenser because having various sizes of baggies for leftovers, sandwiches, and snackies is imperative to meal prep and school lunches, but all those boxes create utter chaos!! Say goodbye to mess and hello to a smarter storage solution. This is also made by YouCopia! Promising review:"I like it very much. Not so large. Lightweight. It would look nice on top of the counter. What I like is that you do not have to wrangle the box into the slots. Simply pick up the roll of bags from their packaging and put them in the designated slot." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three- and four-slot models). 23. A wooden blanket ladder that'll finally give you a nice spot to put all those throw blankets you have draped over your couch (which, contrary to what you might think, is not a decorative statement). This ladder tho? It most certainly is! Promising review:"I really like the thick wood, it feels like it's high quality and makes the ladder very sturdy. The rungs are also tilted, which I love. It makes sliding blankets on and off easy and without snagging. The rustic finish really goes well with my farmhouse decor. I'm currently keeping it in my living room nestled on my new decorative wall, and it really adds to the charm! The assembly was pretty easy and only took a few minutes. All the holes were predrilled and the rungs had metal threaded bores for the screws so they went in very easily. The tops and bottoms all have padding, so it should prevent my wall and floor from getting scratched. All in all, very happy with the purchase and might buy another as a gift!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $47.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors). 24. A wall-mounted yoga mat holder, because does anyone really know exactly where in their home is a good spot to keep those mats? They're not bulky or taking up too much space, but they're also kinda flimsy little eyesores sitting in the corner of the room. Now you have a great spot to put them! Plus, you can use the hooks at the bottom for other types of fitness equipment, like resistance bands! Promising review:"I love this product! It feels so much better to keep my yoga mats up off the floor when not in use. It's also been great to have a single place to keep all of my exercise equipment organized in one place. I have four mats, a yoga block, resistance bands, and mini resistance bands on mine, and it feels sturdy and looks great!" — dorothy m. haber Get it from Amazon for $23.79+ (available in two colors and a pack of two). 25. An organizer insert designed to fit into an empty Altoids Smalls container. Rather than throwing away those lil' tins, you can recycle them into something functional for daily use, like organizing pills, sewing supplies, and other tiny trinkets! Bridge Design/Etsy Bridge Designed is based in Pittsburgh and sells super smart lil' organizational products! Promising review:"These inserts are so handy!! I decorated a small Altoids tin out of boredom at the beginning of lockdown and have been using it as a pill tin ever since…just had pills rolling around until I found these little inserts! Colors are fun, and now my handbag doesn't rattle." — Janet P. Get it from Bridge Design on Etsy for $4.27 (available in seven colors and nine styles). 26. A folding trunk organizer if you've ever had to apologize to your friends and family about how messy your car is before driving them somewhere. You can use this handy thing to hold onto snacks, beverages, chargers, car essentials, cleaning supplies, and anything else you might need! Amazon Promising review:"It was just what I needed for my messy and unorganized truck! I wanted something not too bulky, but just the right size to help me reorganize my trunk. This product did that for me. I was also concerned that it'd move when I drove, but luckily, there is Velcro on the bottom that secures it in place while you drive, and sure enough, it did just that! This product does not take up a lot of space and gives you the right amount of space to place other things like groceries and a suitcase. I am completely satisfied and content with this product! I wish I had it all along!" — Neese Get it from Amazon for $11.99. 27. A battery organizer because scattered throughout a junk drawer is not a good storage spot for batteries, FYI. Now they'll be tidy, and you'll be able to easily take inventory of which ones you actually have. This *safely* holds 82 batteries of various sizes. You can store it in a drawer or mount it on a wall! Promising review:"Something so simple saved me an entire drawer's worth of space! We had a battery drawer in the den desk, but it was a mess! Opened battery packages, half of which had new batteries, other batteries floating around loose in the drawer all willy-nilly, all different sizes and brands mixed together. It was an eyesore and a pain every time I had to look for batteries. Now, thanks to this little helper, our batteries are organized and easy to find and grab right inside the basement stairs doorway. The wattage tester is super helpful, and I was able to toss out half of the batteries we'd had that were dead or nearly dead from being old or accidentally put back with the new batts instead of into recycling. It feels a little thin and flimsy, but it just holds the batteries; you don't move or bend it, so it's moot. So glad I bought this; it's fantastic!!" — Amanda S. Michniewicz Get it from Amazon for $17.97. 28. A magnetic cloud key holder for anyone who's ever gone on a panicked, frantic search for their keys while in a rush to make it to an appointment. It's like your keys know you need to be somewhere, and they're trying to play hide-and-seek with you. Sorry, keys — you lose! Promising review:"So, yes, TikTok made me buy this, but so far, I really like it. It's obviously very adorable and offers a charming spot to keep my keys that works with my entryway. I'm really surprised by how strong the hold is for such a small object — I carry my car fob and a few keys, and so far, it's holding strong. I hung it with Command strips to avoid any potential damage to the wall, and I will say make sure it's level as the hold is not so good on an angle (but that was from the original in-hand testing). Definitely recommend and for the price, I'm very tempted to get one for my at-work office." — D. Carter Get it from Amazon for $7.98. 30. A nail polish organizer that'll help you keep track of your pretty polishes. Listen, owning as many polish colors as your local salon is a brag-worthy achievement. But what good does it do if you can't locate your favorite bottle of Essie "Ballet Slippers" and have to settle for *gasp* a different shade of pink?! Promising review:"This is better than advertised. All my bottles fit perfectly in the standard-size boxes. My Julep colors fit two in a compartment! The first row has adjustable dividers, so you can use them to keep odd-shaped bottles or do what I do: Use one side for my nail stamper, dotting tools, and drying drops, and the other for foam wedges and nail pens. It looks way neater, easily tucked under my vanity instead of the baskets and baskets of polishes I had to hunt through!" — Clouds Get it from Amazon for $28.49+ (available in two colors and sizes). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
Chicago Tribune
06-05-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Letters: Donald Trump's tariffs have put my Chicago business and network in jeopardy
President Donald Trump's tariffs pose an existential threat to many thousands of small businesses across America, including the one I've built for over 15 years. My father and I started YouCopia in 2009 to create organization products that help people reduce stress, spend less and save time at home. Our first product was discovered by Bed Bath & Beyond. They told us we needed to move production to China from the U.S. to get a better price and larger capacity, so we did. We established strong partner relationships in China and continued to expand over the years by designing high-quality, innovative organizers. Today, we sell more than 100 unique products to consumers through retailers such as Amazon, Target and Walmart. We employ 18 people in Chicagoland, but YouCopia supports even more than that. Our business relies on U.S.-based, third-party services, including attorneys, accountants, warehouses, freight logistics, software providers, photo and video production houses, printers, commercial real estate, office cleaners — and the list goes on. Now the company we've poured our heart and soul into and the network of people it supports are threatened with a single stroke of the president's pen. The current effective tariff rate of my business is over 150%. We paid $300,000 in tariffs in 2024; this year, our tariffs could amount to more than $7 million. It's not even feasible that we could sustain our business at that rate. And because of the disastrous and damaging way the administration has chosen to dole out these tariffs, we don't have time to plan and execute a move. We've been talking to a factory in Vietnam as well as a few in the U.S., but the future tariff rates are too uncertain, and the cost is too high for us to make a move at this time. If Congress, the courts or someone cannot reduce the tariffs soon, we'll be forced to start laying off workers and closing down our business. It's devastating. My sadness at all of this is underscored by rage. Rage that it didn't have to be this way. Rage that this is someone's purposeful decision to put so many U.S. citizens' livelihoods at risk. Rage that I may lose 15 years of my life's work to Donald Trump. I urge sharing my story, and the stories of the millions of others affected by these truly damaging tariffs, to bring about change that may help us rescue what is threatened to be lost. — Lauren Greenwood, president, YouCopia Who needs to speak up In the April 24 Tribune, Kate Maehr of the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Julie Yurko of the Northern Illinois Food Bank wrote that food security, already precarious for many Americans, will dramatically worsen if Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits, also known as food stamps, are cut ('We need to strengthen — not cut — SNAP benefits'). The next day, Willie Wilson warned in his column of the harmful effects that cutting funding for the Department of Health and Human Services, Head Start, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services would have on the already-dismal states of education and public health in Chicago and America and that many of these harms are already happening ('Trump's health care funding cuts will hurt everyday Americans'). Wilson urges us to protest and call or write to members of Congress to urge them to oppose these cuts. I live in Lincoln Park, and contacting my legislators is bringing coals to Newcastle. The cold, hard facts are that for these cuts to bother anyone, what is needed is concern and compassion, or even basic human decency. That is a given for most people but by all appearances does not include the current administration and, by their public words and actions, the vast majority of Republicans in Congress. These cuts are going to affect the poor and working class and spare the well-off. Ironically, the poorest states are generally solidly Republican. Recently, a Republican senator from Kansas spoke out against cuts to Medicaid. What we do in Chicago (or New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Portland, Seattle, etc.) may do some good, but unless and until more Republicans from red states acquire the courage to oppose these cuts, the chance for saving these programs is pretty small. — Elliot Weisenberg, Chicago Ripple effects of cuts As a retired public library director, I appreciated and cheered the front-page article about the usefulness of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in the April 28 paper ('Libraries' book sharing threatened by federal cuts'), but I wish that the Tribune had included the fact that IMLS makes up 0.0046% of the federal budget, not even a drop in the bucket. I'm a member of The Woman's Study Club of Joliet, established in 1895. We have many diverse opinions, but on the subject of the IMLS, we came together unanimously to strongly support federal funding through the IMLS. We believe that everyone is entitled to these services. As the article states, IMLS ensures that museums and libraries (especially in underserved rural and urban areas) have the funding to provide free access to books, bookmobiles, computer labs, reading programs, digital databases and websites, e-books and technology training. IMLS promotes lifelong learning through grants in early childhood literacy, workforce development and literacy programs for adults. IMLS helps promote local history through archives and digital projects. IMLS provides support to a community during crises, providing internet access and a safe gathering spot. A library is the center of the community — the hub where everyone can come. In short, IMLS helps create informed, connected and culturally rich communities, making it a smart investment for the federal government. Cutting IMLS funding would save the federal government a miniscule amount, but the loss would be felt deeply throughout the country. For small and rural libraries, these grants are essential for their existence. The value generated by IMLS-funded programs far outweighs the small cost. IMLS services strengthen community life, reduce inequality and support job training. Cuts to IMLS would harm low-income and rural populations that rely on libraries for internet access, job resources and educational programming. IMLS costs very little but has an enormous impact. Cutting this funding would sacrifice actual community benefits for basically no fiscal gain. This funding should not be cut. — Jo Ann Potenziani, Joliet Tax dollars for libraries Regarding 'Libraries' book sharing threatened by federal cuts': The Tribune reports that President Donald Trump's administration is cutting funds for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, cuts that could hit interlibrary loan programs throughout Illinois. The article quotes local and state library officials who decry the cuts and warn of dire consequences. But it seems like there is a simple solution: If the federal government won't use the money it gets from taxpayers to help fund this program, why can't local libraries use money they get from taxpayers to jointly fund the program? Alternatively, if the program is so important to Illinois, maybe the state could use money it gets from taxpayers to fund the program. We are, after all, talking about the taxpayers paying for the program. It's just a matter of whether they are paying for it through their local taxes, their state taxes or their federal taxes. It's not like money from the federal government is free money that no taxpayer has to pay for. If government is spending it, we the taxpayers are ultimately going to pay for it. In this case, it's just a matter of whether the money goes to Washington first and then comes back to Illinois or whether it comes directly from the state or the local libraries themselves.
CNBC
02-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
How Trump tariffs may change what you buy and how much you pay on Amazon Prime Day, July 4 and during winter holidays
President Trump said this week that there may be less dolls for children for this year's holiday season amid his tariff war, but the hit to retail shelf inventory is likely to spread across many shopping categories if there is no quick de-escalation between the U.S. and China in the trade war. As early as July 4, many holiday sales promotions may start to look different, as small businesses that supply big box retail stores review product inventories and discount plans based on tariff economics. Business owners and supply chain executives tell CNBC the next 30 days are critical for trade deals that lift tariffs on China for the manufacturing orders to be placed and prepared to ship to replenish shelves. Lauren Greenwood, co-founder & president of YouCopia, which makes storage containers, had moved its U.S. manufacturing to China over the past 15 years to meet the demand from retail giant Bed Bath and Beyond. She recently posted on LinkedIn about the temporary shuttering of the factory outside Nanjing, China, which manufactures the majority of YouCopia products, and opened in January 2025. Greenwood stopped shipments on April 9, and produced goods are being held in China. Products like the company's top-selling item, the StoraLid Container Lid Organizer, are at risk for inventory issues if tariffs continue. "Our manufacturing has been down for three weeks," said Greenwood. "Come August, there will be some items no longer available, and shelves will be bare." Recent manufacturing data from China shows how quickly factory work is slowing, with activity at a 16-month low. Greenwood said the company has three months of inventory, already impacted by the 20% tariff that was in place on Chinese-made goods before President Trump added 145% tariffs. The 20% tariffs increased the duties on one shipping container of goods from $40,000 to between $75,000-$80,00 with the 20% tariff. "Adding that 145%-plus tariff is not an option," she said. "We are raising prices between 20-25% now and we are trying to spread the tariff pain by asking retailers, Amazon, Target and Walmart to help," Greenwood said. But she added that "even with this shared pain, our cash requirements of paying a 145%-plus tariff are not manageable. We are not turning production back on unless we see a change in tariffs." For the first time since Trump's tariffs announcement, China indicated this week it was open to trade talks with the U.S., with certain preconditions including the immediate suspension of the trade duties. "This is a delicate balance. The next 30 days are critical," Greenwood said. "Retailers have been trying to mitigate the negative impact of the tariffs for months," said Jon Gold, vice president of global supply chain for the National Retail Federation. "Many front-loaded cargo in advance of the tariffs taking effect, but they have not been able to bring in everything all at once. Retailers also slowed or paused holiday orders, especially from China because they cannot afford to pay the massive 145% tariff. This is especially true for Main Street retailers who are concerned about their future." Retailers tell CNBC that concerns about inventory will influence planning of holiday season promotions and how many discounts they offer given the expectation for leaner inventories. Less overall product, and inventory that disappears more quickly, are likely for U.S. consumers shopping during the July Fourth holiday weekend sales, Amazon Prime Day in July, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday around Thanksgiving. Amazon issued soft guidance on Thursday, with its CEO Andy Jassy saying on a call with investors that Trump's on-again-off-again tariffs have made it hard to predict what impact they'll have on Amazon's businesses. "It's hard to tell what's going to happen with tariffs right now," he told investors. "It's hard to tell where they're going to settle and when they're going to settle." Jassy also indicated there is a wide range of decisions that retail partners may choose to make in response to tariffs. The "diversity" of Amazon's third-party seller base means that some merchants aren't "going to pass all or any of those tariffs on to customers," he said. Melissa Gad, general manager and brand owner of Colugo, a direct-to-consumer and big box store supplier of strollers and baby carriers, said she expects to run promotions on popular items in July, but that means demand will increase and that raises the likelihood of empty shelves. Gad said she has stopped all new manufacturing orders for Colugo's consumer-friendly priced $225 stroller made in China. "This month will be critical in terms of deciding if we un-pause production to meet the upcoming delivery dates for retailers," said Gad. "We are launching new products in both the fall and the spring, and with this wait-and-see mode, we may have a six-month gap in placing orders and launching." Inventory analysis shows Colugo's popular black Compact Stroller would be the first stroller to go out of stock. The company has less than a one-month supply of that stroller, and up to four to five months in other colors. Gad has been posting on social media updates on inventories, she said not to scare customers, but to educate them on the impact of the tariffs. "We have other colors with more stock and we have been communicating with our customers to go and buy a stroller now because if you wait, the color you might want may not be there," Gad said. "We are seeing expecting parents buy items earlier now than normal just to ensure they will have the products they want at a price they can afford." Colugo is already pulling back on promotions. "Consumers normally see sales for July Fourth, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. As a brand, we have really pulled back on the promotions because I can't discount my product if I can't get orders in all year," Gad said. For retailers, the holiday season clock starts ticking in June, said Ted Krantz, CEO of a supply chain data provider, and he added, "If you're placing orders then, you're already late." Ninety percent of trade is maritime, which can have widely varying lead times, often ranging from two to 10 weeks, he said. According to data, 457,000 distinct U.S. importers import common holiday goods (like apparel, toys, candy and chocolates, jewelry and watches), nearly half of which originate from China. Krantz said since the four weeks following Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs announcement on April 2, holiday shipments have dropped 53% from their 2024 levels with U.S. maritime shipments of holiday goods down significantly. The recent freight ship activity on routes from China to the U.S. has plummeted, according to recent CNBC reporting. "Retailers are weighing the cost of early orders against the risk of missed sales or empty shelves, and for many, peace of mind may be worth the premium," said Krantz. "With tariff volatility driving supply chain disruptions and unpredictable delays, retailers who are betting on their typical holiday playbook may come up short," he added. Because of the combined time to manufacture (between 45-60 days) and the travel time on the ocean to deliver the freight, railroads and trucking companies are notified by U.S. importers in June as to how many containers will be brought in by their clients so they can make sure they have enough trucks, chassis, and rail equipment ready for pickup and delivery of those containers arriving in August and September. Alan Baer, CEO of OL USA, said while holiday orders have already been placed, they have been put on hold, and even if some orders are placed in June, there is no guarantee the full orders will be placed. "The combination of tariffs and possible consumer reluctance and the possibility of a reduction in tariff levels is adding to the confusion, and stretching the overall order cycle," said Baer. "Importers want to avoid getting hit with higher than necessary amounts if a reduction is truly possible in the near future." Baer said the shipping window remains open now, but it may close sooner than expected if blank (canceled) sailings expand. According to data from supply chain intelligence firm Project44, there has been a 300% increase in blank sailings from China to the United States since "Liberation Day." The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, which works the West Coast ports hit hardest by the pause in China orders, issued a recent statement that said that "reckless, shortsighted policies have begun to devastate American workers, harm critical sectors of the economy, and line the pockets of the ultra-wealthy at the expense of hardworking families." As the freight business responds to the pause in U.S. orders, the ripple effects widen for the marine shipping business. "I hear that ships are not being laid up but being redeployed to other trade routes like Asia to Latin America," said Andy Abbott, CEO of Atlantic Container Line. "Even if a deal was made with China, it will take at least 4-6 weeks for the vessels to come back because they are not waiting around China. So our discussions about the difficulty of getting 'Little Johnny's' Christmas toys' on the store shelves in time for Black Friday become very valid." There is an opportunity for suppliers and retailers to close the China gap by increasing orders from other manufacturing locations, a situation in which companies reliant on Chinese manufacturing may lose but the shelves do not run empty, even if overall inventory is lower while prices run higher based on global tariffs. Paul Brashier, global supply chain vice president for ITS Logistics, is more optimistic about the outlook for retail holiday season stocking based on movements he is seeing in orders outside China. "While our data projects Chinese imports will see a cliff event as early as next week, our volumes from India, Southeast Asia and the rest of the world seem to be buoying our overall inbound volumes as shippers continue front loading to fulfill consumer demand and gain market share from Chinese suppliers," he said. "I do not see a considerable chance for empty shelves but instead products from areas manufactured outside of China grabbing that shelf space."
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02-05-2025
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32 Products You Should Buy Now If You Want Your Home Clean And Tidy All Year Long
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 · December 2025-you is gonna be so proud you bought these now. 1. The Pink Stuff, a TikTok-famous cleaning paste — which will take your sink, furniture, and tiles from grimy to shiny with the help of a little elbow grease. This is a mildly abrasive cleaning paste, so use with care and go slowly when testing on new surfaces. Simply apply it to the surface with a damp sponge or cloth, give it a few scrubs, and then rinse away with hot water. Promising review:"I used this product for my stove because if there's one thing I dislike, it's cleaning. I have used multiple degreaser sprays, and they all are so toxic and don't work for me. But this product, oh my goodness, is legit a miracle. It doesn't have any smell. I put the paste on a cloth, clean the area, then wipe it off with a damp cloth, and voilà — magic!" — May Get it from Amazon for $5.97. 2. A turntable that puts a spin (pun intended) on the classic lazy Susan — it has removable compartments! Now, you'll have a proper place for all of your various granola bars instead of cluttering your cabinet with bulky cardboard boxes. Promising review:"These are a dream come true. So many of these other lazy Susans are just lazy. This one takes it up ten notches. It's the valedictorian of Susans. This one spins with ease, is so simple to clean, looks great, AND has removable sections. WHAT. Those other ones just don't have that forward thinking. I've bought these for home — my spices, my snacks, my makeup. I even bought these for my work and blew people's mind. They had no idea that we could save so much space in our cabinets. They loved them." — Jg YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home storage solutions. Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available with four or six compartments). 3. A screen-cleaning brush, because what good is a window if you can't even see out of it?! If your windows need a good deep cleaning, you can wet this with soap and water to break down stubborn grime. Then use it dry for the rest of the year once you see any dirt start to accumulate. Promising review: "Our screens are on a second-floor balcony. There really isn't any good way to clean the outside of the screens. Luckily, the fibers on this screen cleaner are small enough that they seem to fit through the screen and clean both sides. I'm sure it doesn't clean the outside as well as it does the inside, but any help is always appreciated. I was actually shocked at how much dirt came off of the screens with this very simple tool. I used it wet with a small amount of dish soap, and it worked really well. I also appreciated that after I was finished I was just easily able to rinse and dry the screen cleaner for future use. A simple tool at an excellent price." — BonjourBeautyByAmy Get it from Amazon for $20.99. 4. A bathroom storage tower so you can FINALLY make use of that weird space between the toilet and sink. This has a special slot for tissues and a surprisingly spacious cabinet for essentials like toilet paper, soap, and any other toiletries — so all your clutter will be contained and hidden away. Amazon Promising review: 'Was very easy to put together. About five to eight minutes total time. All of the pieces simply snap into place and then the screws are added to make it more stable with a firm feeling. Great for having in a small bathroom with no storage for extra TP and cleaning supplies. As pictured.' — Juan Garrido Get it from Amazon for $25.10 (available in three colors). 5. A wood polish and conditioner to bring your furniture back to life. Its magical blend of orange oil, beeswax, and Brazilian carnauba oil will help to break down water spots and restore wood to its former shiny glory. Promising review: "What is this sorcery?! I've been slowly replacing my hand-me-down furniture with mid-century beauties. The pieces I can afford are in good but not perfect shape. There are scratches, dents, scuffs etc. This stuff is MAGIC. It doesn't help the physical dents, obviously, but it virtually erases the color defects so your eyes don't even register the damage. I bought this after seeing it in a BuzzFeed article about must-have household care products, and this really is essential. After I used it on my bedroom suite, I tried it on my door frames, and WOW. My house is old, built in the '60s, and the tired, worn-down wood has come back to life! This is a long-term relationship, and I will always have some on hand." — Lisa McCool Get it from Amazon for $10.47. 6. A super convenient flip-top end table so you'll have a discreet place to store all the random remotes, charger cords, pens, and other items that typically end up scattered all over your living room. There's even a charging station inside, so you can free up some of your outlets! Promising reviews:"I bought two of these as side tables beside our couch. I love how sleek they look, plus having an extra storage drawer with plugs for our phones is great! I charge my phone and watch while we watch TV in the evenings... It fits everything I need: remotes, tissues, and a coaster for cups." — Jessica "Bought this table for a sun porch that currently has limited electrical outlets. It's easy to put together, came well packaged, and the right size for in between furniture... It offers a great deal of flexibility with what I want to plug in. I currently have a timer plugged in for a lamp; I'm able to charge two phones, and I still have an outlet available for something else if needed. Been using for a couple of months now and very happy with the product" — gone2020 Get it from Amazon for $64.85+ (available in 16 colors). 7. A tub of magical heavy-duty all-purpose cleaning wipes — they can remove everything from grease to ink stains almost instantly and with zero water required. They're made with aloe and vitamin E so they're gentle on your skin but still tough enough to remove permanent marker, adhesive residue, and more. These wipes are nonabrasive so they're safe to use on smooth surfaces like car exteriors, vinyl, baseboards, and more. Promising review:"I have a small kitchen, and everything tends to get an oily, greasy film on it very quickly. I don't have a tile backsplash or a range hood, and my fridge is right next to my stove, so the paint on the wall and the textured fridge get pretty disgusting. The tiniest little oil splatter seems to cover my whole kitchen. When these wipes arrived yesterday, I attacked my kitchen with them. They worked amazingly well! I didn't realize how much grease was really sticking to everything until I saw how disgusting the wipes were getting. Luckily, they're huge, so I was able to cover a lot before I needed a new one. I have very sensitive skin, and these didn't dry my hands out at all. I also get severe migraines, which are easily triggered by chemical smells, and these have a nice, lemony scent that didn't trigger me at all. 10 stars!" — Michele West Get a 90-pack from Amazon for $14.98. 8. A mold and mildew stain remover in a squeezable gel formula that can miraculously cling onto awkward vertical and inclined surfaces and fit in tight spaces. Just squeeze, walk away, then give it a quick rinse in the morning to reveal some jaw-dropping results. Promising review:"Didn't think it would work, but it DID with no scrubbing!! My husband didn't think our grout was originally white, but I knew better. I put this on before bed on a section of grout in the shower and woke up to gorgeous and bright white, no scrubbing at all the next morning. Just rinse it off. Absolutely buying another bottle. It wasn't quite enough for my entire shower, but to be fair, we have a lot of small tiles. I think two bottles will get the whole shower floor. Bravo on a great product." — thekuan Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 9. An adjustable cabinet door organizer and towel rack duo — because you are too old to have your kitchen towels thrown in the corner and your cutting boards spilling out of your cabinets. The outside features two tiered towel racks, while the inside has plenty of space for cutting boards, aluminum foil, food storage lids, or anything else you want to keep contained. Promising reviews:"This works great for my little kitchen. I put cutting boards and smaller cookie sheets in one, and baggies of all sizes in the other. Easy extra space." — keldasings "I absolutely love this cutting board organizer! This holds all of my cutting boards with more than enough room and even makes for cute decor in the kitchen with the external towel racks. The height of the basket is adjustable which helps make it easier to fit in a variety of different spaces! I may buy another one for cookbooks. :)" — Carly Mabli Get a set of two from Amazon for $25.99. 10. A pack of foil liners to catch all of the grease and oil splatters that basically do a full acrobatic routine in the air and land right under your gas stove top's burners. You can just toss and replace 'em once they get too dirty. Promising review:"One day I will be the happy owner of a flat surface oven/stove top! But until then, these are the best at keeping your stovetop free from food and grease spills and caked-on messes. They're cheap, so cleanup is a breeze. When it's dirty, just remove it, throw it away, and replace it with a new one. It makes cleaning the stove top so easy!" — Melanin Monroe Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a pack of 100). 11. Or a set of similar liners for electric ranges that are perfectly sized to fit right underneath the burner, so you can wave goodbye to scrubbing that pasta sauce that accidentally spilled over. Promising review:"These are great covers to protect your drip pans from spills. I like that they're small enough to fit underneath the heating component but don't cover the outer ring of the drip pan that is most visible on the stove. Since the outer part is easily accessible to wipe down immediately after a spill, these covers allow you to protect the inner part without sacrificing the appearance of a clean, shiny drip pan on your stove. Considering the fact that this set came with 25 of each size, I would consider this a very good deal." — chem grad student Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a pack of 100). 12. A sleek, space-saving leaning ladder if you're sick and tired of blankets being scattered all over your house because there isn't a dedicated place to store them. It's also perfect for towels, shower accessories, and scarves. If you can hang it, it'll probably fit on here. People also use this for storing those kinda-dirty-but-not-dirty-enough-to-wash-yet clothes you normally toss onto that chair (you know the one). Promising reviews:"I was a little hesitant to spend this much on this product, but glad I did. Now, my tiny bedroom looks a little more polished because I have eliminated the not-quite-dirty-clothes pile-on-the-chair-or-floor, and instead have this stylish ladder where I can neatly hang my it looks lovely. It literally took a little anxiety away." — Diane Get it from Amazon for $66 (available in three colors). 13. A no-scrub weekly shower cleaner that's every lazy cleaner's biggest dream come true: there's literally zero scrubbing required. It'll stop soap scum and residue from forming before they have a chance to take over your entire tub. Just spray and walk away — your future self will be so grateful. There's no bleach or ammonia, so no need to worry about any scent-induced headaches. Promising review:"I saw this product on TikTok and decided to try it out for myself. The name doesn't lie — spray it on, shut the bathroom door, and in a few hours, the shower is 100 times cleaner. Usually I'll let it sit overnight, and by morning, the visible grime on the shower is gone, include soap scum. I'll usually let the shower water rinse the residue out, and then will take a bucket just to get everything off the shower walls. It is a bit slick if you try to get in the shower without rinsing the residue, but otherwise it's a worthy cleaning staple in my house." — Tara D. Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two scents and two sizes). 14. A storage strip to keep your brooms and mops off the floor and free up some much-needed space in your utility closet. It might even convince you to clean more, but no promises. The strip contains four slots and four storage hooks. Promising review:"Installation was simple and the organizer keeps everything securely in place. The wall mount feature saves floor space. The cleaning tool organizer has significantly improved my cleaning routine. It is functional, durable, and helps maintain an organized space. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to keep their supplies in order." — Yuly Get it from Amazon for $8.49 (available in two colors). 15. A toilet wand with disposable cleaning heads (the cleaning solution is built-in - just activate with water!) that makes scrubbing the porcelain throne feel like less of a chore. The kit comes with six refill heads (and a handy dandy storage stand for the wand and refills) to get you started, so you can immediately say goodbye to that dirty toilet brush and get to scrubbing in about 30 seconds! Promising review:"So, we have a toilet that belongs to the cats. We don't use it, we don't look at it, we like to pretend it does not exist. Even with semiregular flushing, cat waste is pretty nasty stuff and builds up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session! Before-and-after pic attached (above)." — Whitney Get it from Amazon for $11.98. 16. An expandable storage unit so you can keep your under-sink cabinet neatly organized — imagine grabbing your cleaning supplies without having to dig through a jumbled pile of bottles 🤯. The two spacious shelves will give you plenty of space to place your items in neat rows that are way less likely to topple over. Promising review:"Great product for a great price. Very sturdy, but lightweight and small. Under my bathroom sink is *very* small, and the metal frame is thin enough that it doesn't take up much space, and of course it allows me to utilize the empty vertical space instead of shoving things all the way to the back wall." — Jennifer Mowry Get it from Amazon for $24.47+ (available in three colors). 17. An over-the-door full-length mirror — it opens to reveal a jewelry organizer, because you really need to untangle that pile of necklaces on your vanity and give them a proper place. There are hooks for earrings and necklaces, slots for rings, and shelves for random accessories and beauty items. Oh, and there's also an LED light on the inside — which might be the closest we ever get to Cher's high-tech closet system in Clueless. Promising reviews:" This is probably the best purchase I have ever made on Amazon. This is very well made. Like incredibly well made. It stores sooo much stuff!!! My daughter loved it and now I am eyeing one for myself. My daughter had jewelry and trinkets everywhere in her room. This put everything neatly in one space. It's elegant and well made. Mirror + jewelry holder = game changer." — Linnette "I love, love, LOVE this jewelry cabinet!! It is perfect in EVERY way! There is a ton of space for all sorts of various styles of jewelry, and the LED lights in the top are super helpful to light up the inside... this is a MUST BUY in my opinion!" — Erika Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in nine colors). 18. A bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray that's specifically designed to win the fight against the greasy nastiness that's been living on your oven door for far too long now. You can also use it to spruce up range hoods (it's probably way dirtier than you think right now), microwaves, pots and pans, and any food-prep surfaces. Just spray and wipe — or leave it on for up to 2 minutes for caked-on messes. Promising review:"Wow! A degreaser that actually works! I love the foam, which starts to work immediately on my stove top as well as cookware and other kitchen surfaces." — P. Webb Get it from Amazon for $7.34+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack). 19. An all-natural oven scrub made with gritty pumice stone, so you can really go to town on that pizza that exploded and left a mess everywhere. It'll even clean all the hard-to-reach spots on your racks and oven door — because yes, those need cleaning, too. CleaningStudio/Etsy Promising review:"Finally tackled the rings on our stove top with this scrub and a reusable paper towel (as I was worried about using a scourer on an easily scratched surface), and the rings came right off! These are those 'oh, crap, the pot boiled over' rings that I ignored that lead to my stove top looking a bit crusty. The oven scrub ate them right off and left my oven and stove top looking great." — Jessie Bono Everneat is a small Etsy shop based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in cleaning products. Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $20 (available in three scents). 20. A set of washable liners that'll catch the lasagna that's bubbling over before it has a chance to reach the bottom and basically become a permanent part of your oven forever. Now, you can just take this out and give it a quick rinsing instead of endlessly scrubbing. Promising review:"I ordered these on a whim, after cleaning my self-cleaning over and seeing how some things just won't come off the interior enamel. They fit perfectly, have no discernible odor, and wash easily. I recently had the ultimate beans that boiled over. After the oven cooled, I pulled the liner out, stuck it in the sink, and all of the dried stuff came off without scrubbing!" — Vicky Get a pack of three from Amazon for $16.99. 21. A toothbrush holder because the old cup you're keeping them in is disgusting, and you know it. This even has extra space for toothpaste, hand soap, hair products, lotion, cotton rounds, or anything else you want to keep handy — so your sink is about to look (and stay!) so much neater. Promising review:"This product is exactly what I needed for my bathroom sink! It holds a couple of toothbrushes, toothpaste, and hand soap (which I ordered separately). I threw out the one I had that ended up getting yucky moldy stuff at the bottom. Now I have no worries. It's the simple things in life." — ChangingLeaves Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (available in two colors and two styles). 22. A set of airtight food storage containers with reusable chalkboard labels to have your cabinets looking so immaculate that even Khloé Kardashian would be jealous. The four-sided seal on the lids will keep your dry goods fresh, and they're also leakproof, so you can store liquids with zero worry about stains or spills. The 14-piece set includes four small containers, four medium containers, four tall containers, and two extra tall containers. Promising review:"Absolutely love these containers from Chef's Path!! Have been searching for a good set for quite some time and am happy I stumbled upon these. I feel these containers are of a higher quality than others, and the price is much more affordable. I really like the fact that the lid handles are made up of durable plastic. The assortment of sizes is a plus; they're easy to stack one on another and are rather durable. The locking mechanism works well to seal but is not difficult like others I've tried to open. The pen, chalkboard labels, and measuring spoon set are a great addition to the set. Everything you might need for pantry organization has been provided." — Manzi Chef's Path is a small business focused on food storage/organization products. Get a set of 14 from Amazon for $28.99 (available in two colors and also available in sets of 4, 24, 36, and 48). 23. A slicker brush that'll not only clean the crumbs and dust hiding in your blankets and rugs, but will also detangle and fluff to make them look brand new again! It's designed to work on sheepskin, wool, cashmere, merino, and faux fur. Promising review:"Where have these been all my life? We purchased a couple of beautiful charcoal-gray (dyed) sheepskin rugs for both sides of our bed. It used to feel really nice to get out of bed and set your feet on them. But after many years and a couple of dogs, my reaction to putting my feet down is, 'Ew. What the heck did I just step on?' Because of the dye, we can't just wash them or get them too wet. And I'm kind of lazy and forgetful. (Meaning, I've been thinking of taking them to a dry cleaner for years — but how much will that cost?) After our puppy had an accident (the worst kind of accident) on one, I knew I had to do something. These rugs weren't cheap, so tossing them wasn't an option. I cleaned up the 'accident' as best I could, but that left the spot feeling kind of dry and crunchy. So, after reading and googling, I decided to try one of these wire wool brushes. HALLELUJAH! It took some muscle to thoroughly brush each rug, but wow, not only did it re-fluff and revive the wool, but it also pulled up a lot of loose dirt and anything that was stuck to the fibers. I really wish I had gotten this brush sooner!" — Renee Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 24. A cordless stick vacuum with LED lights to illuminate all the hidden dust you had no idea was secretly covering your floor. It also adjusts its suction strength depending on the floor type (so you can easily switch between hardwood and carpeted areas!), and the tangle-free brush bar means you won't spend 15 minutes afterward cutting your hair loose from the roller. Oh, and it also converts into a mini handheld vac for smaller messes! No more annoying tangled cords!!! The filter is easily rinseable, and the battery lasts for up to 40 minutes on a single charge. Promising review:"I did not realize how terrible my old vacuum was until I used this one! Within minutes I had a chamber full of pet hair and dirt, including baking soda that I poured on my carpet to take out any bad smells. I am so thrilled that I purchased this vacuum, and for the price, you really can't beat it! Do yourself a favor and buy one." — Michelle Get the 16V model from Amazon for $90.10 (also available in a 20V model). 25. And a Pikk-it tool designed to remove the tangled hair/fur that's lodged in your vacuum's roller brush (which is making it WAY less effective btw). You can also use it to spruce up your hairbrushes, so this is basically stray hair's worst enemy. Promising review: "Between myself (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." — MKS Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 26. A ChomChom pet hair remover roller that's perfect for restoring your couch back to its former glory or making your car's seats look presentable again. Reviewers especially love this one (it's a constant best-seller on Amazon with 139,000 perfect ratings) since it only takes a few rolls back and forth to pick up the toughest pet hair, and the quick-release button makes it a breeze to remove the fur from the roller brush. Promising review:"I was cautiously optimistic, but this tool is as effective as everyone is saying. My couches, and especially my recliner, look brand new. It takes little to no effort to use. Just use it in a 'scrubbing' type motion and it catches and traps the fur (and other small debris, such as crumbs...) in the little compartment. Pop it open, empty it out. Done." — Ian K. Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors). 27. A nifty shelving unit to add some extra height so you can have a place for all your random desk accessories that are making a mess and leaving you no room for your laptop. This one is particularly loved since it's made of two separate pieces, meaning you can rearrange them to fit in awkward corners and smaller spaces. Promising review:"I am so glad I purchased this shelf! I was surprised by the quality. It doesn't feel flimsy or like it will break. It was super easy to put together, very sturdy, and holds a lot. You're able to adjust the length of the shelf because the two parts aren't connected, which is nice. It's not too big or bulky that it takes up too much space, but it's still reasonably sized to fit pretty much everything you need. Overall, I just love it and am happy with my purchase!" — Desiree W. Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in two colors). 28. A retro acrylic beauty organizer that'll keep your must-haves completely dry and dust-free thanks to the two spacious drawers and covered compartment at the top. It even has a handle, so you can carry it to another room if the bathroom lighting is just not the vibe. Plus, having your cosmetics in one spot is so much more aesthetically pleasing than scattering them on the counter like you're currently doing. Actually, now I'm just talking to myself. Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping Editor Maitland Quitmeyer had to say: I have this organizer and I love it! It holds a good amount of stuff, keeps the dust at bay, and looks much neater than my old organizer, which just had slots with no lid. Because I regularly try a ton of beauty products, I paired it with a set of stacking drawers from another seller, which aren't a perfect match for the shade of green, but look good together on my vanity! Promising review: "Product arrived quickly and was well packaged. I love how this organizes my beauty products so it's not all out in the open on my counter anymore. The glass brush holder is the best part; it looks so expensive! Highly satisfied with this purchase!" — SGD1978 Get the set, which comes with the larger organizer and a smaller organizer for brushes, from Amazon for $51.99+ (also available without the brush organizer for $46.99; available in three colors). 29. A super-long duster — it can reach high enough to clean your ceiling fans and vents and far enough to clean that weird space underneath your dresser. You could practically lay on the couch and speedily dust every surface around you when last-minute visitors are on their way. The microfiber dusting head is completely removable and machine-washable. Promising review:"This sucker is LOOOONG. It's also short when you need it to be. But its length is one of its greatest assets, being able to reach even those ceiling beams you couldn't reach before. Finally reach the tops of picture frames that are hanging in awkwardly high places. Clean off the poles that extend the drop of the ceiling fans. Dust the corner speakers mounted at the ceiling. This is what I did in no time at all with this duster, and despite nearly two years of web buildup in some high places, I got the whole job done in just a few minutes. Seriously, you can wipe down all the webs that have been built — all without standing directly beneath the duster! The extra length also means no unexpected guests are going to drop down your shirt while you're evicting them. And I'm perfectly okay with that." — M. C. Payette Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (also available with extra attachments). 30. A set of glass jars with bamboo lids for everything from cotton swabs to hair ties to floss picks. Your essentials will be within easy reach, and the fun you have while restocking them will convince you that you're truly in your neat and tidy era. Oh, and they come with labels, which is every organized person's best friend. The set of 12 labels includes six blank ones so you can write your own and six pre-written ones with various bathroom needs (Cotton Balls, Cotton Swabs, Cotton Pads, Hair Ties, Floss Picks, Bath Salt). Promising review:"These are actually cuter than I expected! They are a tad smaller than some I've seen, but they actually looked great and can hold plenty of cotton swabs and cotton balls in the spare bathrooms. I have mine on a serving tray with a candle and vase, and they look great without taking up too much space!" — tara savage Get the set of four jars from Amazon for $7.99+ (also available in packs of two and three). 31. A genius brush and squeegee combo so you can just swipe all your countertop messes directly into the sink. It even has a built-in ledge so you can hang it when not in use. Amazon Promising review:"LOVE THIS PRODUCT! Saves me so many paper towels, easily washed in the dishwasher, and the small size saves space! Will always have one of these on hand for sure!" — Prime Time Review Get it from Amazon for $10.63. 32. An over-the-door shelves for storing other smaller accessories that are scattered all over your room. Actually, you might want one of these for every door in your home. Many reviewers use it to store socks, undergarments, and other clothing items, though it's also perfect for kitchen pantries and linen closets! Promising review:"I am so happy I found this little gem of a product. I got one for myself and one for a friend who I was helping get organized. The little pockets are great and hold more than you think they will. I love that the front of the pockets is a clear view, so you can see everything that is in the pocket. The product is very sturdy and really super easy to put together and hang up on the doors." — MM1986 Get the six-shelf version from Amazon for $19.87 (available in eight colors and a four-shelf version). Reviews here have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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22-04-2025
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If You Feel Like Clutter In Your Home Keeps Piling Up, These 30 Organization Products Will Help
1. A bottle organizer for anyone who owns at least one reusable bottle from each of the major brands (because you needed to try them all out and find the best one, duh). But you obvs can't get rid of/donate any of them because you never know when you might need your Owala versus your Simple Modern. Different occasions call for different bottles, ppl!!! This thing will help keep them in one tidy spot!! YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that sells kitchen storage products! Promising review: "This organizer is amazing!!! I always kept our surplus water bottles in the small cabinet above our sink. Every time I took one out, three more would fall out. I am so glad I found this! It took 20 seconds to put together and forced me to purge some bottles I've been hoarding for far too long. Buy this immediately!!!" — RT17 Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available with two or three shelves). 2. Adhesive bathroom shelves because placing all of your products in the itty bitty corners of the tub or on the shower floor just isn't cutting it anymore! They look messy, they get knocked over, and it's just NOT efficient. Please, do yourself a favor and get these. Promising review:"I saw these shelves on TikTok and really wanted to try them out, as I have no shelves in my shower. The adhesion is impressive — they've stayed sticking for the past two weeks with no sign of letting up and are holding about four bottles of products on each of the two racks I have hanging. I thought for sure they would fall after showering or something, but they have stayed strong and held up. I'm so impressed! I'm sure I will purchase more in the future. Super duper easy to install. They look beautiful and modern and give my bathroom a totally different vibe. It's so nice to have a product like this available!! Thank you!" — Sara B Get a set of two caddies from Amazon for $28.79+ (available in four finishes and an option with a soap holder). 3. OR a shower liner with POCKETS that does just as great of a job as the shelves at keeping your products off the floor/tub ledge and can hold more than the shelves! This is also ideal for anyone with a small bathroom and extremely limited storage space because you can hang it facing outwards and use it to store things like hot tools, beauty products, and other toiletries! It can be used as a shower curtain (facing out) or a shower liner (facing in). Promising review:"I saw this in an online article about getting organized and decided to give it a shot. I absolutely love it. A friend laughed when I described it as 'life-changing,' but it really is! I love that there is no more clutter, but another plus that never occurred to me is how much easier cleaning the tub is. Not only because it's already clear, but also because there are no little rust rings that usually come from bottles being left on the ledge of the tub. I don't know why all shower curtains aren't made this way!" — Valerie Get it from Amazon for $20.72 (available in two colors). 4. A hanger stacker if the pile of clothes hanging on the back of your chair keeps growing for one specific reason: You don't feel like untangling your mess of hangers enough to put your items in the closet. With this, you'll be able to just grab a hanger and prevent the chair mess in the first place! Maybe now you'll actually be able to find the clothes you want to wear! Promising review:"Great functionality. I gather hangers as I gather dirty clothes. This stacker lives in my laundry room between the washer and dryer. It keeps my plastic hangers under control, and I no longer suffer 'clothes hanger rage' from them getting tangled and not cooperating with me." — msw Get it from Amazon for $27.90. 5. A cutlery drawer organizer to help consolidate all of your forks, knives, and spoons into one fabulous little space-saving tool. Perhaps being able to see that all of your spoons are sitting dirty in the sink will prompt you to wash them so you don't have to eat your yogurt with a fork. Promising review:"I thought this would be handy and help with space management in a small apartment. It turned out to be absolutely perfect. It keeps the silverware clean and stores a lot in a very small space. I love it. I got two because I inherited my grandmother's silverware, so there are two types of forks and two types of spoons, and I wanted things separate and organized. Two organizers fit side-by-side in a standard apartment drawer. After getting these, I picked up the knife organizer, and it's just as handy and useful." — Magpie Get it from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in two colors and two sizes). 6. A set of Shoe Slotz space-saving units that'll take your collection of shoes from an overwhelming, messy pile of who knows what to basically resembling the aisles of a DSW. You'll *gasp* actually be able to see your shoes. Promising review: "These things are genius. I had my closet redone and asked for the back wall to have cubbies so I could easily display my shoes, but I either underestimated the number of shoes I have or overestimated the space that was in the closet, and I couldn't display them all. I bought a few packs of these, and now I have extra space. I guess I'll have to go out and buy more shoes now!" — Hercules Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $39.99 (also available in packs of 20 and 40). 7. A set of under-bed storage bags, because if you're lucky enough to have a bed with enough space underneath it to store things away, it's a crime if you let it go to waste. THAT'S PRECIOUS REAL ESTATE, PEOPLE!!! IT'S BEGGING TO HOLD ONTO THE FALL/WINTER CLOTHES YOU SO DESPERATELY NEED TO CLEAR AWAY SO YOU HAVE ROOM FOR SPRING/SUMMER OUTFITS! You can use these for so much more than clothing! Think craft supplies, extra toiletries, whatever you have too much of. Promising review:" These storage bags are fantastic. I live in a small apartment where storage space is at a premium. I use these to store my Costco toilet paper and paper towels, so I don't need to make as many trips to the store. It keeps them in pristine condition and out of sight. The handles make them easy to pull in and out, and they fold up nicely when not in use. I'm thinking about getting two more since four will fit under my queen bed." — Kimberly Dorn Get two bags from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in five styles and packs of four). 8. A wall-mounted organizer ideal for holding cleaning supplies like brooms and mops, or in your garage/shed to store things such as gardening tools. With spring cleaning and yard work endeavors in the air, this will make it so easy to find and grab exactly what you need when you need it. Berry Ave is a small biz that sells organizational products. Promising review:"Love this broom/mop holder. So nice to save space and stay organized. Holds them so firm and flat to the wall. Also has hooks that fold out as needed. I recommend this to anyone looking for space-saving storage!" — Jaclyn Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in three different pack sizes and four colors). 9. A portable board-game organizer you need if your collection of games looks more like a piled-up cardboard eyesore than an enticing selection of family fun activities. These cases can latch together for compact organization and also feature handles, perfect for easily bringing a game on the go! Promising review: "We loved these containers and have now bought 20 to hold our entire game closet! We have been able to fit several games in some. Easy to store and easy for my kids to find and then put away when finished. Good quality, haven't had any problems with durability yet, and we play a LOT of games." — bradfieldfamily Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $54.99 (also available in a pack of six thick containers). 10. A container lid organizer because you've wasted far too much time trying to find the right lid to fit whichever container you're using — been there, done that, now let's leave that in the past. This is also made by YouCopia! The dividers are adjustable so you can customize your set depending on what size containers you have. Promising review:"I love, love, love this storage container. Sounds silly, but it changed my life. No longer do I have storage container Jenga! No more stuff falling out of the cabinet every time I open the cupboard. Now I can stack my lids in the organizer and my storage containers fit nicely on the shelf, and I have a lot of storage containers. I would definitely buy this again and again. Great product." — Laura Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes). 11. An under-sink organizer featuring a sliding basket that'll make whatever clutter you have going on down there a lot easier to deal with. Need a sponge and cleaning spray? No problem! Easy peasy! Right there! Promising review:"These are nice pieces that helped me organize underneath my bathroom sink! They fit perfectly! After organizing everything, I was so surprised I had so much more room that I grabbed more items out of the linen closet to fill it up. I still have a lot of room left. I bought these based on the high ratings and they hold true." — Brad J. Leahy Get it from Amazon for $25.87+ (available in two colors). 12. A desktop organizer to finally give all of the items on your desk, like books, folders, writing utensils, decorative pieces, and more, a tidy storage spot. Plus, this is a piece of decor in its own right so it'll make your work space really pop. Promising review:" I have gone through many different desk organizers trying to find the right one, and this is it. It is sturdy, adjustable, and stylish. I read that many people were disappointed by the fact that there were no covers for the screws, but I purchased the light wood tone, and I think the screws add to the aesthetic. It looks great, and I love it. I would recommend this product to anyone who asked!" — Julia Harrison Get them from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in six colors). 13. A makeup organizer that'll make for a great spot to store your cosmetics, skincare products, brushes, sponges, and more. Being able to find the exact lipstick color you want to wear instead of having to settle for a shade that doesn't match your lewk? Game changer. BuzzFeed Shopping contributor AnaMaria Glavan is a fan of this makeup organizer. She says: " This nifty little organizer looks beautiful, can fit ALL of my everyday makeup, and (drumroll please) it keeps clutter at bay in my bathroom — which is extremely tiny, BTW. I can fit so 👏 damn 👏 much 👏 inside of this four-drawer thing. Here are all the products that I currently have in there: 32 lipsticks, six blushes and bronzers, two large highlighter sticks, one foundation bottle, three concealers, two contouring sticks, two rollerball perfumes, two primers, and the bottom drawer contains so many lip pencils, eyeliners, and eyeshadow sticks that I actually didn't even bother counting (but I'm going to guess AT LEAST 30 of them, I swear).* If you have A TON OF MAKEUP (which I do), then you may still have to store some extra stuff in your bags — but either way, this container holds SO much. But the real winner winner chicken dinner here? I have easy access to all the makeup I use every single day and can see all of it at once. I don't have to dig around the bottomless pit that is one of my many, many makeup bags anymore — I just have to open and close a drawer." Need more convincing? Be sure to check out the rest of her Ikee Design makeup organizer review. Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three colors and other styles). 14. The Roll Keeper storage solution made to hold up to 20 rolled-up clothing items. It's especially great for T-shirts — like all the ones you collected during your college study abroad weekend trips or following One Direction on tour in 2014. The Roll Keeper / Etsy The Roll Keeper is a Washington-based small biz established in 2018 that specializes in crafting and closet organization. Each organizer holds 20 T-shirts (10 on each side), although some reviewers use it for leggings and gym clothes, too! Promising review:"I own a lot of T-shirts. I have tried every organization method for them but it always led to a total disaster one way or another. This system is great though! I can clearly see all the shirts, they don't wrinkle, and it freed up an entire drawer!" — amy Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors). 15. An over-the-door cabinet organizer because it's not your fault you own more hot tools than you know what to do with — of course, you NEED a flat iron, a curling iron, a hot air brush, a regular hair dryer, a barrel waver, a curl bar, and a Dyson Airwrap. Unfortunately, you've likely run out of space in your drawers/cabinets, and hot tools cluttering your countertop is not a good look. This is here to save the day! Promising review: "This product did exactly what I needed it to. Before, all my items were in a drawer, and the cords were a pain, but this metal baske t minimized clutter, kept things organized and separate, and also looked nice. It fits two of my blow-dryers, a flat iron, and a curling wand. The bars are adjustable, as well (just use the twisties it came with to secure them in place). Worth the buy!" — Alyssa Jewell Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 16. A set of sheet keepers to keep sheet sets and sheets of the same sizes bundled up nicely together. Not to mention, thanks to the labels stating the sizes, you won't have to fumble around with three different sheets of the same color just to find which one goes on your bed versus your kiddo's bed. Sheet Keeper is a small business based in Los Angeles. Promising review:"Great product. Came quickly and they work great! Such a great idea to keep sheets organized and together while being able to tell what size bedding it is. Will order again for sure!" — devonhansen1 Get two from Sheet Keeper on Etsy for $14.99+ or Amazon for $8.99+ (available in six sizes). 17. A nail polish organizer that'll help you keep track of your pretty polishes. Listen, owning as many polish colors as your local salon is a brag-worthy achievement. But what good does it do if you can't locate your favorite bottle of Essie "Ballet Slippers" and have to settle for *gasp* a different shade of pink?! Promising review:"This is better than advertised. All my bottles fit perfectly in the standard-size boxes. My Julep colors fit two in a compartment! The first row has adjustable dividers, you can use them to keep odd-shaped bottles or do what I do: use one side for my nail stamper, dotting tools, and drying drops and the other for foam wedges and nail pens. It looks way neater easily tucked under my vanity instead of the baskets and baskets of polishes I had to hunt through!" — Clouds Get it from Amazon for $28.49+ (available in two colors and sizes). 18. A Dyson vacuum stand because you've spent the past few weeks/months/years patting yourself on the back for taking the plunge and treating yourself to the splurge-worthy cleaning machine, but now the question of where to stow it away has been nagging at you. Here you go! Not to mention, this thing also has room to store the little attachments, too, because finding a home for those is even harder than the vacuum itself. This vac stand is compatible only with the following Dyson models: V15, V11, V10, V8, V7, V6, DC30, DC31, DC34, DC35, DC58, DC59, DC62, and DC74. Promising review: "Wish I bought sooner! I used to lay my vacuum on the ground or stand it up in a corner and throw the extra attachments in a basket. It's nice having everything together and looking nice! Would recommend this to anyone on the fence about this purchase! Just buy it. You won't regret it!" — Ashley Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two styles). 19. Coffee mug organizers especially great for anyone with limited kitchen storage space. Now you can cut in half the space your mugs take up and use that extra room for additional drinkware, a cool kitchen gadget, or more snacks! Amazon Comes in a pack of 6, so you can organize 12 mugs! Promising review:"My only regret is that I didn't know about these earlier. I don't have a lot of space for my coffee cups so this works perfectly and without the fear of knocking them over and breaking them." — Debi Morris Get them from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three colors). 20. A tea bag organizer to make taking out your favorite tea bag a heck of a lot easier than rummaging through a bajillion tea boxes. After all, settling for a caffeinated option like English breakfast when you're trying to unwind before bed is probably not the best idea. This is also made by YouCopia! Promising review:"Do I really need a tea bag organizer? That's what I was thinking when I ordered this. And when I took it out of the box. And when I filled the first little bag holder. But as the pile of empty boxes grew larger, I knew the answer was yes, I do need a tea bag organizer. I was using a whole shelf and a half of jumbled tea boxes that I had to sift through to look for a specific tea. In the end, I think this held about eight or nine boxes of tea bags (I crammed some of them). I am so happy that I got this!" — Sarah C. Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes). 21. An under-cabinet coffee pod holder ideal for those with limited kitchen storage space. Your counter is already busy holding your coffee maker. Keep your favorite pods nearby and within reach without cluttering your surfaces! Promising review: "This space saver K-cup shelf is wonderful! It is attractive and keeps my counter clutter free. It is lightweight but very sturdy. I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to gain valuable counter space." — christine h Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 22. A cable management box because that tangle of wires and chargers is starting to look to mention, it's a total tripping hazard for anyone who dares to get too close to it. This box is a heck of a lot nicer to look at — and your foot not getting caught up in a wire is a bonus, too! Amazon Promising review:"I've been searching for something to not only hide the cord mess but protect them from my munch monster of a cat. This box in addition to cable straps and cable wrap has solved my cable management like magic! I highly recommend this product." — Lauryn Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors). 23. A hanging basket that creates an additional storage spot in your cabinets to hold things like plastic wraps, bags, cutting boards, and more. It can also be used as a mini waste basket! Promising review:"This organizer is so useful! I recently moved and ended up with a much smaller kitchen, so I've been doing everything I can to make sure there's a place for everything and no wasted space. Luckily, I have pretty wide cabinets, so this works out perfectly. I have one holding my cutting boards (four standard plastic boards) and another holding my foil, cling wrap, and parchment paper boxes. The organizer is super easy to assemble and it's completely versatile — hang it over the cabinet door or attach it to the wall/cabinet door, which means it's great for renters and owners." — Kerry Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (also available in a two-pack). 24. A wrapping paper storage container you'll want to buy ASAP if you've ever gone on an unsuccessful last-min scavenger hunt for the birthday-themed wrapping paper you know you own but cannot seem to find anywhere, so you contemplate your next best option: Christmas, Mother's Day, or graduation?! Well, now you have a handy organizer to keep all those rolls in one tidy spot. Future you will be grateful, trust us. Promising review:"This product is fantastic. I have all of my wrapping paper for holidays and special occasions all contained and ready for their subsequent use. One of my favorite parts is the sleeves that hold tags and ribbons. The design is low enough to store under the bed and strong enough that I'm not worried the stuff inside will get damaged." — duncan Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors). 25. A spice rack drawer organizer to make locating your favorite seasonings super simple. How many recipes have you accidentally altered the taste of because you reached into your messy collection of spices to grab the garlic powder and took the onion powder instead? A tidier home and more dishes that actually taste the way they're meant to, coming right up! This is also made by YouCopia! Promising review:"This is one of my favorite things I've ever purchased from Amazon! They are so customizable and allow you to cut and shape them to any drawer size. I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can so easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for sure buy!" — momonono Get it from Amazon for $16.99. 26. A divided drawer organizer because you've had one too many instances now of rushing to grab a pair of gray socks out of your drawer in the morning and instead pulling out a pair of gray underwear. No offense to your gray underwear, I am sure it looks lovely, but it probably won't protect your feet too well! It comes with four sets in different dimensions so they can hold different-sized garments. Promising review:"I hemmed and hawed over this while it spent months on my wish list. My top dresser drawer was full to the brim with bras, undies, socks, and tights, and I kept using the same few items that were always on top. I was afraid not all my undergarments would fit, but finally, I had little choice and ordered this in pink. Oh my! I'm in LOVE! I feel like one of those uber-organized TikTok moms every time I pull the drawer open. Super easy to set up and fill. If you have too many socks, tights, or undies, each well can fit more than one on top of the other. The included pieces fit perfectly in a standard tall bureau, which I had been concerned about. Take the plunge, you'll be super glad you did!" — Chrissquasi Get it from Amazon for $13.97 (available in seven colors). 27. A bakeware/pan rack that'll make going to grab the cookie sheet, muffin tin, frying pan (or whatever else it is you may need) a lot less hectic than having to go through the pile and lift up every item until you get the right one. Plus, reviewers say putting their pans on this rack prevents scratches from stacking pans on top of each other, and prevents scratches on their cabinets! This is also made by YouCopia! Promising review:"I like how easy it is to put together, and that the separation pieces are adjustable. You customize it for your own storage needs! The separators are fairly easy to move and extremely sturdy. No more pans falling over!" — Marilee Housden Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 28. A wineglass rack you can mount underneath a cabinet or bar cart to save on precious surface area while also making a nice little display out of your drinkware! Plus, think about how impressed your guests will be by this set-up when it's time to serve them some vino!! This rack holds 9 to 12 glasses, depending on their size! If you're looking for some recommendations for wineglasses, we've got you covered. Promising review: "I really like this wine rack! I needed a nice, space-saving solution for wine glasses that are too tall to go in my glass cabinet, and this rack fit the bill. It was simple to install and looks great. Good buy!" — Cycle Mom Get it from Amazon for $17.91+ (available in rows of three or four, multi-packs, and four finishes). 29. A wooden blanket ladder that'll finally give you a nice spot to put all those throw blankets you have draped over your couch (which, contrary to what you might think, is not a decorative statement). This ladder tho? It most certainly is! Promising review:"I really like the thick wood, it feels like it's high quality and makes the ladder very sturdy. The rungs are also tilted, which I love. It makes sliding blankets on and off easy and without snagging. The rustic finish really goes well with my farmhouse decor. I'm currently keeping it in my living room nestled on my new decorative wall, and it really adds to the charm! The assembly was pretty easy and only took a few minutes. All the holes were predrilled and the rungs had metal threaded bores for the screws so they went in very easily. The tops and bottoms all have padding, so it should prevent my wall and floor from getting scratched. All in all, very happy with the purchase and might buy another as a gift!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $58.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
