1. A window insulator kit for keeping you warm *and* saving you money on your heating bills. The clear film shrinks to create an airtight lining to prevent drafts and heat loss.
Promising review: "I buy this every winter, and it makes a BIG difference ! We have super-thin windows, and this works like a charm to stop 80% of the cold drafts. I find I can sit right next to the window without a problem after installing them. It's easy to install and looks invisible after you apply heat with a hair dryer.
No one will be able to tell there's a film, and it'll look completely transparent after you apply heat. It was so satisfying to see the wrinkles disappear! It looks great, works great, and will save you energy! Win-win-win! " — Raymond Get a five-window kit from Amazon for $15.49 (also available in a 10-window kit).
2. And a self-adhesive seal strip that'll soundproof a room while adding much-need insulation from drafts. You'll get two seals (totaling 16 feet) that are 9 millimeters thick.
Promising review : "As a queer household we usually embrace anything not straight; we are highly open-minded and accepting. HOWEVER our crooked doorframes are the exception. Seeing our house is older than the concept of building codes and built by someone who apparently didn't believe in 'measure twice cut once' we were happy to find a cheap solution to the straight-up breezes in our kitchen! Severely cut down on the amount of wind coming through and improved the temperature in the mudroom in a matter of minutes! " — bitandbridle Get it from Amazon for $6.
57+ (available in four colors). 3. Or a three-layer door stopper if you have a wide gap between the bottom of the door and the floor.
Installation is easy: Simply cut the strip to size and attach it to your door using the built-in adhesive backing. Promising review: "I’m renting an apartment, and my front door doesn’t brush up against the floor. There was about an inch gap, which was annoying because it meant light, noise, and bugs could get in.
Ever since I installed this, I’ve had almost no bugs, no light, and so much less sound! It’s great. The sound blocking is especially amazing because my bedroom is near the front door, and I hated hearing my neighbor's conversations clear as day in the stairwell. It’s not totally noise cancelling, but it’s so much better.
" — airazedy Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors). 4.
A jetted tub cleaner because chilly fall evenings are the perfect excuse for an evening soak. This cleans the inside of your tub — y'know, the part you can't reach — flushing out soap scum, body oils, and those black flakes that gunk up your tub's jets so you can relax in a clean tub. Promising review: "They don't call this Oh Yuk for no reason.
I previously used Jacuzzi's two-part system, and this worked sooo much better. I was totally embarrassed, not to mention grossed out at how much funk came out. It was NASTY! It definitely cleans your tub.
You will probably have to clean the sides of your tub after it's finished because of how much stuff might come out. I swear I clean my tub on a regular basis, but I was amazed at how much better this worked. Highly recommend!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $18.
73 . 5. A pair of fleece-lined memory foam slippers with a thick rubber sole so your little piggies are heavily insulated from the cold floors in your home.
Buyers recommend sizing up if you're between sizes. Promising review: "These are so comfortable. I think I've worn them every day since I bought them! The memory foam is nice and thick, and they're so cozy and cute on top of that! I think I will easily wear these out purely because of the frequency with which I wear them.
.. And then I'll buy another pair exactly like them!" — Amanda H Get it from Amazon for $19.
99+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 and 14 colors). 6. A pair of leaf scoops to treat your knees and back to some ~re-leaf~ while cleaning the yard this fall.
Promising review: "We have a very large wooded property that requires a lot of leaves and sticks to be raked up. We have tried various brands of leaf scoops but most lasted not even one season. Since purchasing these scoops, the job has been much easier.
First of all, is the way your hands grasp the scoops. These are much more ergonomic and are actually like extensions of your own hands . Second, these are very sturdy and do not bend when trying to pick up a pile of sticks and debris.
We have made it through the season so far without issue. Next will be the dreaded fall cleanup. I highly recommend the ReLeaf Leaf Scoops, which make our yard, woods, and garden cleanup easier .
" — trouble54 Get a pair from Amazon for $15.64 . 7.
And a large garden dustpan for holding fallen foliage. It's made of a sturdy waterproof material so you don't have to worry about it ripping on the way to the garbage can. Plus you don't have to hold it open; you can just shovel or rake debris into it.
Genius! Promising review: "These are lightweight but sturdy. I bought these bags several years ago and am just replacing them now because I drag the bag on the sidewalk when it's full of leaves, and the bottom was starting to get wear holes. The flat side works great.
I just lay it down and rake the leaves directly into the bag." — TCE Get a pack of two from Amazon for $22.99 .
8. A pack of solar-powered waterproof deck lights that'll illuminate all the dark areas outside your home now that the sun sets earlier. Attach them to deck railings, on the side of your stairs, to your fence, and wherever else it's a little spooky at night.
Promising review: "These lights were easy to install and look great on our deck. We just had a pool built and needed some light on the steps of the deck so we could see walking up the steps at night. They're beautiful without too much light.
" — BJ Get 16 from Amazon for $33.99 (available in two colors and a pack of 20). 9.
A KitchenAid attachment organizer if you plan to do a lot of baking this fall, but your shallow cabinets don't have room to hold all the add-ons you've purchased for your stand mixer. Take advantage of vertical space and store them under your cabinets and within reach! 3D Home Solution is a small biz based in Frisco, Texas that makes really genius home organizers. Promising review: "Just what I didn’t know I needed! My attachments didn’t have a good home.
The whisk is too fat for my drawers, but I wanted to keep them together and near the mixer, so they just sat on a shelf. Now they have a home, and they’re not blocking the canisters on the shelf!" — Noora Get it from 3D Home Solution on Etsy for $12 (available in three colors). 10.
A peeler, corer, and slicer device because it'll save you a heck of a lot of time prepping apples for your pies and cobblers. And when you're not baking all manner of fall treats, you can use it to slice your spuds. It securely attaches to the countertop, so all you do is turn the crank while the machine does the rest.
When your apple is naked, it slides right off the core. Promising review: "It’s super easy. Used it to slice apples for an apple pie.
It worked wonderfully. My kids have pulled it out to serve themselves apples for a snack. And I’ve also used it to peel potatoes and to make curly fries (I just removed the coring blade).
It worked great for all of the above. I truly highly recommend this product." — Camila Irwin Get it on Amazon for $26.
99+ (available in two styles). 11. And a set of oven liners so you can catch crumbs and juices from your apple pies before they permanently attach themselves to your oven.
Raise your hand if you hate cleaning your oven. Great. Now, take that same hand and click the "add to cart" button.
Promising review: "I got tired of cleaning the bottom of my oven out after every drip and spill or running the 'oven clean' option, which uses up so much energy and makes my house HOT during the process. I used to have foil on the bottom of the oven to help with spills, and that improved things greatly — but then you have to replace the foil after a while. I had to cut them to size, which was easy to do with a simple pair of household scissors.
Then I placed them in the oven ( they look nice! ), and I waited for them to get messy. I cooked something super messy and finally needed to clean the liner. It was SO easy ; I put it in the sink and used my sink sprayer, and everything immediately slid right off the liner.
No problem! I have a double oven, so I was glad this pack came with more than one. I have one in each oven and one on standby in case I need it. I know that having a dirty oven isn't the worst thing in the world, but if it matters to you, try these! " — Hpg Get a set of three from Amazon for $13.
99 . 12. And a heavy-duty oven scrub to be your cleaning superhero if you don't have the liners and your apple pie dripped everywhere.
Everneat is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in natural cleaning products. Promising review: "This product is amazing! It works fast with pretty minimal elbow grease. The stainless-steel sponge that comes with it makes it easier.
And it smells great! " — Melissa C. Get it from Amazon and Etsy for $19.99+ (available in three scents).
13. Or a speedy oven cleaner for folks who don't want to get their hands dirty. It can power through baked-on crud — all you have to do is wipe it clean.
If your oven needs a deep clean, you may need to let this cleaner sit longer, but it'll do a heck of a job lifting all the barnacles of food bits that are crusted on your oven. Promising review: "I came across this product in an online article, and of course, I was super skeptical..
.so I gave it a shot. I decided to do the overnight cleaning as I wasn't sure it would work in one hour.
Next morning I opened my oven and saw the spray still in tact (no dripping or pool at the bottom of the oven) so far so good! I used a damp sponge and began to wipe (not scrub), and to my shock, the goop and gunk just wiped off...
actually WIPED OFF ! I also sprayed the racks and they wiped off stupendously. I went back over each side with a paper towel to make sure I got everything and then a damp cloth so there wasn't any residue left. I am passing the word on to all my friends and family because this stuff REALLY WORKS!!" — Amelia Turner Get it from Amazon for $8.
98 . 14. A Levoit humidifier that'll add much-needed moisture to the dry winter air.
Your hair, skin, and nasal passages will thank you! When I moved to NYC the winters absolutely destroyed me and I dealt with dry, flaky skin and constant nose bleeds. I knew I needed to get a humidifier and so I bought the first one I found on Amazon and it was..
.fine..
.but I hated how hard it was to clean. So I bought another humidifier.
And then another humidifier. But every humidifier I bought was just soooo hard to clean. They all had nooks and crannies — or even unreachable surfaces — that got moldy fast and required a lot of contorting of my wrist to wipe down with a sponge.
I also hated having to refill the water tank every day. So, I went searching for a humidifier that was easy to clean and had a big water tank. This bad boy ticks all the boxes for me and the app features are fantastic.
You can set the target humidity in a space and the humidifier will run until it reaches the threshold, which it will then maintain. It also has schedule and timer features, but I don't use those since I work from home and have the humidifier running basically 24/7. There's even a plant identifier feature that will set the humidity at the optimal level for whatever plants you have.
Get it from Amazon for $67.94+ (available in two colors). 15.
A fireplace cleaner if soot, smoke, creosote, and ash are discoloring your brick. Having a fireplace is a huge perk come fall — Ummm, is there anything cozier than curling up in front of a fire with a hot apple and a book? Methinks not! — and this'll keep it looking its best. Promising review: "Unbelievable! My daughter just moved into her first home.
She thought she would have to paint her brick fireplace because of the heavy soot stains that had been there for years. We applied the product twice and put in a whole lot of elbow grease, but what a difference! It’s a messy process, but well worth the time and energy." — MM Get it from Amazon for $16.
95 . 16. Some space-saving vacuum storage bags for the somewhat excessive number of summer dresses that are currently taking up a surprisingly large amount of your closet space.
Chuck 'em in these bags, vacuum out the excess air, and store them out of sight until next spring. Promising review: "It’s amazing how much these bags compress. Plus you can see what’s in them without opening multiple bins.
I packed RV bedding (pillows/comforter) in one jumbo bag. They are great for travel, too, just compress wrinkle free items prior to placing in suitcase." — Mary Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.
99+ (available in four sizes and in a variety pack). Check out my coworker's Spacesaver vacuum storage bags review for more deets! 17. A pet hair remover so you can emerge victorious as your dog prepares for fall by shedding their summer coat — on every surface in your home.
Roll it over your couch, bed, favorite blanket, you name it, and watch it lift the fur away. See, we can own nice things!! Promising review: "When I say I have a fluff muffin of a cat, I am not kidding. He is currently shedding his coat for winter, and I am finding his hair everywhere.
This has been a godsend. I have even rolled my stairs with it. I recommended it to my family members and I plan on buying some for friends for the holidays.
Just buy one." — Alaina Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors).
18. A genius drying rack to prevent any sweater shrinking mishaps in the dryer. These three-tier mesh racks will help speed up the drying process while taking up minimal space.
Plus air-drying is gentler on the fabric than a tumble in the dryer, which can help extend the life of your sweaters. Promising review: "Big enough for size large sweaters. I love that it is instant to set up, holds multiple item, the mesh lets most clothes dry overnight and it doesn't have any loose parts to lose.
The layers collapse on each other, then fold up like a car shade but with three wires to contend with takes a bit more force. If car shades are your nemesis, this is probably not for you, but if you've conquered car shade folding, the drying rack is quick and small to store. The storage bag appeared to be flimsy, but it has lasted for over a year of use with no problem.
" — Costume Shop Get it on Amazon for $14.86 . 19.
A portable paw cleaner for any four-legged creatures who can't wipe their feet themselves. Inside the container are soft bristles that lift dirt and grime from the pads of your pup's feet — all you need to do is add water. Promising review: "This product is great.
My puppy is a digger, and we have red clay-type dirt. It gets her paws clean fast and easily. So much better than having to get a bath every time she digs.
" — Mandi Bultman Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in three sizes and six colors). 20.
A light therapy alarm clock that'll gradually lighten your room and gently wake you with the "sun" now that it's darker in the morning. Just as it gets brighter minute by minute to wake you, it also darkens your room over time at night so your body prepares itself for sleep. Promising review: "This thing seemed pretty expensive at first, but it has totally transformed my morning routine .
I wake up with a smile on my face instead of a desire to murder my annoying alarm clock. Instead of being jerked awake by a horrible sound, I'm slowly drawn from my dreams with the soft light and the eventual sound of birds chirping — even when it is still pitch dark outside. A total game changer for me! " — Anna Lyman Get it from Amazon for $108.
95 . Read our in-depth Philips Wake-Up Light review to learn more. 21.
A pack of shelf dividers if your bulky fall sweaters are just sort of sitting in one big pile in your closet. These dividers provide stability for soft clothes and keep things neat and separated. Promising review: "These work great! They work so well that I installed them and forgot them.
My bureau is pretty deep, and my clothes would all fall on top of each other and become a big mess. Now I'm pretty organized with my T-shirts. " — Pathfndr Get it from Amazon for $17.
99 . 22. A boot storage rack because, duh! Bulky boots take up a ton of space, and I'd hate to see the $$$ thigh-high leather boots you just bought get scratched, scuffed, and prematurely slouchy because you're just tossing them in a pile with your other shoes.
Promising review: "I love my boot rack. It is perfect for tall boots! They go on upside down, which keeps the shape of the boot perfectly. It fits easily in my closet as well.
I recommend it if you have a lot of boots." — Elizabeth Get it from Wayfair for $29.99+ (available in a black or silver color).
23. A pumpkin spice-scented Poo-Pourri before-you-go spray so you and your guests can ~let things go~ a lot easier, knowing no one has to smell a thing. Well, not the thing.
They'll smell a sweet and spicy blend of pumpkin, cinnamon, and sugar, which may remind them of the beautiful weather outside. Promising review: "If you are not familiar with Poo-Pourri, it really does work as promised, and for this size bottle, this is a great price. The scent did not disappoint! It's a light scent, covers what it is supposed to cover, and doesn't come off as perfumey or overly sweet.
" — A. Kurtz Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in the scent Apple Bottom).
24. A pack of bottle-cleaning tablets to clean your beloved thermos of its dark-brown stains. You're gonna be toting hot coffee and cider in your travel mug many mornings this fall — so keep it looking its best with powerful dissolving tablets that blast away spots that baking soda, vinegar, and a dozen sponges couldn't handle.
Promising review: " After many failed attempts using different products I had finally given up and accepted my coffee pot was always going to be stained. Then my husband sent me an article about different things to buy on Amazon, and this item was one of them. I was skeptical, even after seeing reviews and before and after pictures.
But what the heck, for less than $10, why not try? And I am so happy I did! I let my coffee pot run without adding coffee so I could have nice hot water, then dropped one of these tabs in. It immediately started to fizz and ended up leaving overnight. The next day, with a quick swipe with a bottle brush, my coffee pot looked like it was brand new! " — Andrea N Get 12 tablets from Amazon for $8 .
25. A snuggly and hypoallergenic comforter for anyone who's ready to experience previously unknown levels of coziness. If your thin summer duvet isn't doing it, this ~thicc~ boi will keep you warm and toasty.
If hypoallergenic microfiber fill that won't make you sweat through your pajamas like traditional down sounds good to you, we highly recommend adding this duvet to your cart. Promising review: "This comforter is awesome. The quality is great, especially for the price! It is warm, so I probably wouldn't use it in the summer months, but definitely perfect for fall and winter.
It is so comfortable, cozy, and warm, yet breathable and lightweight at the same time. Perfect duvet insert." — Meghan O'Keefe Get a queen-size from Amazon for $29.
99+ (available in sizes Twin–Oversized King and 21 styles). 26. Plus, a set of Goldilocks-level Brooklinen heathered cashmere sheets that'll strike the perfect balance of warm and cozy, never veering into sweaty, stuffy territory.
Promising review: "These are the softest, most breathable, and comfortable sheets I've ever slept on. They're so lovely I never want to get out of bed. We loved them so much, I ordered a second set after sleeping on them for a week.
" — Bonnie P. Get them from Brooklinen for $325+ (available in sizes Full–California King and four colors). 27.
And a dual zone comforter if you prefer keeping the bedroom at a chilly 68 degrees while your partner wants to crank the heat all the way up. With a cool zone and a warm zone, this comforter will keep the peace in the literal and figurative marital bed! Promising review: "This comforter is what we’ve always needed . My husband and I are always tangled in blankets because I need more but yet they always end up on his side.
This comforter provides an all-in-one solution that keeps me warm and him cool and our bedroom looking calm and zen. " — Hannah Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
28. Or a soft muslin throw because it keeps you just as cozy as a fluffy fleece-y blanket but won't leave you soaked in sweat. Shyla Smith — a mother of two boys, a full-time attorney, and the founder of Muslin Comfort — set about to create the perfect muslin blanket for adults after struggling to find one on the market.
Promising review: "We are so happy with the 365 Blanket we bought! The gray color is soothing; the soft feel is perfect as we glide into sleep each evening; the weight is perfect — an all-season addition to our bedroom! The length is longer than we expected. This is not necessarily a bad thing. We are so used to blankets that aren't long enough, so it is just something we are getting used to.
Amazing purchase — thank you so much!" — Amy A. Get it from Muslin Comfort for $199.99+ (available in 4 sizes and 20 colors).
29. A gutter scoop so your hands are spared from scratches and the ickiness of touching dead leaves, animals' nests, mud, and more. Promising review: "Not sure why it took me so long to find this item.
After years of scraping out packed silt in the bottom of my gutters, I saw this and ordered it. I was a little unsure if I could use it on my smaller-than-standard-size 4-inch gutters, but if anything, the smaller size lets this thing fit even tighter and scoop out more efficiently. (I do have to lift it over the gutter junctions, but that's fine.
" — W. Steward Get it from Amazon for $11.99 .
30. A miniature portable space heater to warm your frozen fingers and toes. It stands 10 inches tall and pumps out enough heat to warm a 300-square-foot room.
It heats up to a 300-square-foot area, has three quiet fan settings, a bunch of different heat settings, a carrying handle, and a cool-touch exterior and overheat protection (for safety reasons!) Promising review: "Perfect quiet little heater. Exactly as described. My husband uses it daily and says this may be his favorite gift — ever.
LOL. It's portable, gives off a good amount of heat, and it's nice and quiet. He uses it in the bathroom after a shower, under the desk while working from home , and anywhere else he needs warmth.
He's been using it daily for about three months and loves it." — Amazon Customer Get it on Amazon for $31.44+ (available in two styles).
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