1. Fill and cover up unsightly holes with a drywall repair putty you can apply in a small circular motion before painting over it. Your security deposit just texted: "Hey, you up?" Promising review: "A contractor left our wall like this.
They 'fixed' the crack (it came back a month later, if that). They were supposed to have painted the room but brought the wrong color. By the end of the whole house remodel process (four months of it), we were frustrated and ready for everyone to get out of our house.
So, we told them to just leave it and that we would take care of the issue. Fast forward to a year later..
. I found this product by accident, and I am so happy that I did. It’s so easy to use, and after some light sanding, followed by painting, my bedroom looks good again! 🙌🏻" — Ck Get it from Amazon for $11.
89 . 2. Attach a drill brush cleaning kit to your drill/driver for an informercial-like cleaning sesh that'll have you seeking out all the dirty surfaces you've been ignoring and have reared their ugly heads.
Yeahhhh, all those frozen cheese drippings burning on the bottom of your oven really gave you a scare. And then some serious motivation. Useful Products is a US-based small business established in 2007 by car wash owner, electrician, and former bodybuilder Anthony LaPolla that specializes in drill-cleaning brushes and attachments.
Each of the different brush colors indicates which tasks the brushes are meant for based on their bristle type, so be sure to check which one is best suited for whatever you need to for! Yellow is the “all-purpose” medium bristle, but some are softer and harder depending on what types of surfaces you’re cleaning (but none of them will scratch!). Promising review: "If you're tired of working hard, sore muscles and no time for yourself cuz you're constantly cleaning, you have to get this! I use this on my shower, which has textured tiles and has always been a pain with mold. Above is years of not cleaning my front door, and it only took me 20 minutes with a power drill and the yellow set.
I am so happy about this product. I just bout the black and red set. Not only that but I have injuries on my arm and ankle and this made it much easier to get my tasks done.
Thank you for making my life simpler and chores easier so I can enjoy my life!" — Tori Koesterich Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in five color combos). 3.
Try an oil stain remover capable of annihilating that grease stain that you thought made your garage or driveway a goner. Promising review: "Changed the oil on my girlfriend's car and some oil spilled on my NEW driveway..
.which I didn't notice 'til four days later. Four spots all about the size of a dollar bill baking in the Arizona sun for four days.
Put the stuff on (sits on the stain like pancake batter — don't be afraid to pour liberally) and let it sit from 6 p.m. 'til about 9 a.
m. the next day. It dried and the instructions said to just sweep the stuff up.
It broke apart with the broom and the stains were gone, just swept up the powder pieces — took about a minute. I WAS SHOCKED! Something that actually works on oil and it's easy. Absolutely NO sign of anything that was there.
My driveway is smooth concrete so I can't vouch for what would happen with a rougher surface but whoever makes this stuff is a genius. If they tried to take on World Peace, Earth would be a better place." — AmazonBob Get it from Amazon for $17.
97 . 4. Get to know this marble lookalike of self-adhesive film because maybe a new kitchen countertop is not in the stars but you can fake a new countertop on the cheap.
All ya' need is this and a bit of patience. It's also great for bath countertops! Promising review: "This review is for folks who want to know how well this paper holds up — in my experience: amazingly well! I applied the paper to my Formica kitchen countertops (see before and after pics) over two years ago. Since then, the paper has not peeled or stained — it looks like when I applied it.
Honestly, I'm shocked. I thought the edges would pop up at some point, but nope, everything has stayed stuck. These counters are pretty high-traffic since my kitchen is tiny.
To keep the paper nice, I just make sure of a few obvious things: 1) I don't put anything hot directly on it; 2) I wipe it regularly; 3) I keep sharp things away (don't cut stuff on it, duh). The last point I was actually a bit lax on, so I have some superficial scuffs where I dragged a coffeemaker back and forth every day for like a year before I realized I was scratching the paper. The bottom line is, the paper was only meant to be a temporary glow-up until I remodeled my kitchen, but it's held up so well, I'm fine with keeping it and continuing to save money!" — Juliet Bui Get it from Amazon for $10.
99 . 5. If you pine for stainless-steel appliances, you can cop the look with some stainless-steel-effect contact paper to get you the modern look of fresh appliances for chump change.
OK this takes a little more work, but look at that payoff! And when you move or change your mind, you can easily remove or reposition it! Get an 18-inch x 6-foot roll from Amazon for $11.97 . 6.
Or transform your white fridge into a "stainless-steel" beaut with a painting kit . It'll for sure be a project. But have you priced out fridges lately? Promising review: "I had a black textured fridge, so I was nervous how it would look, but it turned out great! Very easy to use.
I removed the door handles (and primed them, as recommended, before painting), removed the bottom grill and snapped off the water/ice dispenser (I did not paint them based on other SS fridges I looked at online). Cleaned the fridge and started rolling on the paint, then used the one 1-inch foam tool to make it pretty! I did five coats (but really could have stopped at three). Then did three coats of the top coat.
I really did not notice a difference between one and three coats of the top coat. I did all sides and the top of the fridge and still have enough left over for my double oven." — Robert Get it from Amazon for $89.
95 . 7. Brighten an icky floor with a grout pen so you don't have to stare at the stained grout and imagine what it used to look like.
Grout takes up a teeny bit of space but, as you can see from the pics, makes a huge impact! Promising review: " We moved into our new home, and the shower had a really yellow grout. Cleaning didn’t do anything, and I saw this grout pen online. What a saver! Otherwise, I would have just hired someone to replace my shower.
I used this grout pen, and my husband was so impressed :D The tip loses its shape fast, but just pull out the TIP AND FLIPPED IT OVER, and you’ll have a new tip." — jennifer Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).
8. Hide that fact that it's "the dog's chair" thanks to a reusable roller dog hair remover that'll have you tossing your old sticky roller after you see how much fur this reusable one (it has a sturdy brush system) picks up off said chair. Promising review: "I have a golden retriever and the shedding is out of control.
My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders.
" — Joanne Ertel Get it from Amazon for $28.95 . 9.
Add magnetic garage handles and faux windows that'll bring some serious curb appeal to your home for an EXTREMELY small fraction of the price of getting some carriage-style doors. Seriously, just stick them on like you do magnets on a fridge. We're starting out very easy here, folks.
Promising review: "The magnets are super strong. Purchased two sets but only used one set of 'handles,' I wasn’t a fan of how close I had to place each set next to each other with the narrow spacing on the door itself. Paired with the magnetic 'windows,' it looks like a brand-new door!" — MrsPirate Get them from Amazon for $17.
30+ (available in several sets and variations). 10. *Easily* install curtains with NoNo Brackets , aka curtain rod brackets that fit onto your existing blinds so that you don't have to fool with drilling any holes and having to spackle them later or (!!!) get charged when you move out of your rental.
Promising review: "This bracket is awesome and was extremely easy to install. We were able to hang curtains over our vertical blinds in just a few minutes and didn't even need any tools. Great product!!!" — Amazon Customer Get a set of two from Amazon for $21.
95 (also available in brown , black , gold , and brass , and also available in inside-mount brackets ). 11. Transform your regular old drawer into a ~custom~ spice drawer with some spice strips .
Come on, doesn't it look quite nice?! YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home storage solutions. Promising review: "This is one of my favorite things I've ever purchased from Amazon! The fact that they're so customizable allows you to cut them 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 a 10-foot roll from Amazon for $15.99 .
12. De-clutter your countertop of various cereal boxes with a cereal dispenser that reviewers say even their kids can handle. Check out a TikTok of the cereal dispenser in action.
Promising review: "We have three kids and a very small kitchen with very little cabinet/counter space!!! We used to keep our cereal boxes on top of our refrigerator, but I've been trying to declutter and also come up with a solution for our kids to be able to get their own cereal in the mornings. THIS IS IT!!!! It looks great on our counter, and we have very little space, so it fits just right! This has been the perfect solution to giving our kids the independence they need to get their own breakfast! It has been a lifesaver!!! Love it!!!" — tenle Get it from Amazon for $28.42 .
13. Swap out one of those weird long pillows (sorry!) for a ~streamlined~ door draft stopper to keep the temps in your home just as you like them. It'll just look like a natural part of your door, so other decor design choices (like that cute welcome mat) can shine! Promising review: "So easy to set up! All you do is peel tape and adhere to a CLEAN and DRY door.
It also looks great. I don't even notice it. I had a huge gap under my door.
I could smell and hear everything from the hallway. Smells, drafts, and sound all are less of an issue now." — Brit B.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors). 14.
Cover up dings and discoloration on door frames and molding with some wood scratch cover so everything will blend in like normal. Also, it requires no sanding or refinishing! Cue to you on the prowl for more wood surfaces you can fix up. Promising review: "I can't believe how well Old English works! I recently purchased a home where a dog previously lived and had horribly scratched the woodwork.
I thought I may have to sand and refinish the woodwork around two doors. Old English saved me a lot of work! " — Behold Behold! Get a three-pack from Amazon for $17.91 .
15. And hide smaller scratches on your fave furniture with a set of wood repair markers . We love a repair instead of a replacement product! Promising review: "I can’t believe how well these work! Much better than I was expecting.
I just had my home interior painted and the painters damaged a fiberboard medicine cabinet when they removed the masking tape. It ripped off the fake wood veneer. These markers completely filled in the ugly spots and the colors blended well.
I love that it appears to have some clear coat in it too as it dries with a slight shine that makes it look more like wood stain rather than marker. I also used them to stain wood filler in two spots in my maple kitchen cabinets where a previous home owner had hung a paper towel holder and I really struggle to see the hole! It looks fantastic. I highly recommend this set.
It’s a good value and works very well." — Shane Get a set of 13 from Amazon for $8.99 .
16. Try out some concrete paint — it will take a bit of elbow grease to spruce up stained concrete patios or walkways but it'll make a HUGE difference without tearing up any hard surfaces. OK, so painting your concrete patio may not sound like the easiest upgrade but if you're no stranger to painting and want a big impact, give it a try! Promising review: "Excellent, easy to use and clean up.
My outdoor patio is a little rough and it took a full gallon to cover 200 sq feet." — RLB Get it from Amazon for $32.98+ a gallon (available in two shades of gray).
17. Put in a fresh new set of switch plates that'll help 'em blend into those (hopefully!) freshly painted walls, even if the landlord painted the switch plates to match (YOU CAN STILL TELL). Can you screw in a screw? Then you can handle this transformative swap.
And if you're especially petty, you can copy my move of saving said switch plates with a piece of marked duct tape so you know where you put 'em when you leave. This was one of the first things I did in my current apartment, thus rendering the switch plates barely noticeable — which is how I like them! Get a 10-pack of plates for plugged outlets for $8.66+ and a variety of switch plates from Amazon .
18. Kick the blinds to the curb and get some privacy without the cord (it can be dangerous for kids and pets!) by applying a window film that'll still let in SO much light. I did this to my bathroom window and congratulate myself for it every day.
Promising review: "I have a weird skinny window in my house where no normal window covering works. People walking on our community trail can see up into our upstairs bathroom when the light is on and it's dark outside. Not a good plan at all.
So I used this window film and cut different-sized circles and placed then on this window to interrupt the view into the house. Worked perfectly! Very easy to use." — Marsgard Get it from Amazon for $8.
99+ (available in ten sizes). 19. Up your curb appeal with a metal kick plate that'll spiffy up your front door and catch all kinds of shoe prints and scuffs.
Promising review: "It arrived quickly and in perfect condition. There is a layer of protective plastic film over the metal to keep it from getting scratched or damaged. It comes with matching screws.
I pre-drilled the holes to make the installation easier. Easy upgrade project that can make your door more beautiful or is great for hiding damage." — kmr Get it from Amazon for $37.
05 . 20. Use a bottle of leather conditioner to revive your leather goods *even* as large as a leather couch ! Welcome to your next project while you catch up on the latest ep of your fave true-crime podcast! Reviewers note that using this may darken the leather, so keep that in mind! Promising review: "Excellent product! So happy I tried it! I wore kitchen gloves and smoothed a thin layer of the product all over the couch, instead of using the cloth.
Went way faster and I didn’t waste product soaked up by the cloth." — Kristie Get it from Amazon for $19.99 .
21. Remove all sorts of stubborn rings that've been staring at you every time you're in the washroom using a pumice stone toilet bowl cleaner . Nope, you do NOT need a new toilet.
Your OG just requires some zhuzhing. Promising review: "OMG!!! It works!!! After having this toilet buildup, I gave up on everything, but I saw that this product 'worked' and decided to give it a try..
. with a little elbow grease and some music blasting in the background, I managed to remove it all!!! I can’t believe it. I’m so happy.
I was so embarrassed when company came over and would see that, not no more...
yay!!!" — Asdrubal Orantes Get it from Amazon for $10.79 . 22.
Cover up with interlocking teak tiles you don't need tools to install. That concrete patio slab is older than you, but it doesn't have to look that way. Promising review: "Living in Hawaii you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc.
.. In total I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck.
I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" — Adazzle Get 10 sq.
ft from Amazon for $73.79 . 23.
Distract from an unsightly lighting chain or cord with an electrical cord cover that'll look like it's just part of the decor. Promising review: "Easy to use, matches my wall color perfectly. Love the way it looks and how it hides my cords.
" — Devron Wall Get it from Amazon for $24.37 (available in 44 colors). 24.
Attach a roll of faux ivy to ugly wire fencing or a railing with a view you don't love. Here's to a bit more privacy! Promising review: "This is the second privacy screen I've purchased from Amazon. I have an area in my garden visible from the street.
The screen hides all my gardening stuff (i.e. wheelbarrow, buckets, etc.
). It truly looks like the real deal!!!" — soooz Get a roll from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in three roll sizes).
25. Use some stove burner covers to help you catch the mess right away on gas stove tops. Or just cover up some chipped or sorry-looking stove tops.
(I live in a rental with a white gas stove top that def has some unsightly chips on it, so I can relate!) Psst, as you can see above, this set also comes with a crumb catcher where your stovetop meets your countertop! Promising review: "I've been using the foil ones and while they do the job, they're not so nice to look at. I like that this is black so it matches the original color of the appliances, but more importantly I like that this has a larger surface area to catch the drips that the foil ones never could before. They're also trim to fit, so they get right up into each burner without leaving gaps where drips can burn where it's hardest to clean.
Time will tell if they're as durable/reusable as they claim. If they are, then I'll try to trim two of the spares to fit the center large burner. Overall recommended.
" — Michael Get an 8-pack from Amazon for $10.99 (also available in silver). 26.
And tackle other chips and marks with a container of touch-up paint . Promising review: "Rather than ditching furniture into a landfill, which is bad for the environment and one's pocketbook, this product allows you to give new life to existing furniture. Between the Soto touchup and new handles, my entertainment center looks like new.
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for less than $35. If you can use liquid paper, you can use this. I just ordered another bottle for porcelain.
This is a fantastic product. You will love it!" — LexiNYC Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in 24 colors).
27. Repair chips, dents, cracks, and other eyesores with a set of 13 wood fillers . Dog scratched up your hardwood floors? NBD.
Promising Review: " My partner and I recently bought a 140-year-old home with original wood floors and wood work throughout. We had the floors refinished to their original beauty, but the baseboards and stair risers were a challenge. They were pretty banged up over years of use, and, after the floors were redone, all the nicks and scratches just stood out that much more.
Our floor guy tried staining them, but it wouldn't take. The floors themselves took nine coats of stain because they were so old. The painter tried using pens from a well known paint company, but they didn't work either.
My partner found these and showed them to me. To our delight the pens worked incredibly well. It's like a magic marker for wood.
I'm still amazed how well they worked. I ordered two more packages because I didn't want to run out. The pens last a long time.
Our painter came back to do some minor touch ups, and I showed him what I used. He couldn't believe it. He said he was going to buy them to keep in his arsenal , lol! I Love this product.
Thank you so much for making them!" — Danielle Buckler Get a set of 13 from Amazon for $8.99 . 28.
Mount a broom and mop organizer on a closet wall for a tidy "after" so you won't worry about an avalanche when you open that door. You know what I'm talking about. Promising review: "Repeat customer! I purchased one to organize the garden tools (rake, hoe, cultivator, shovel, etc.
) in our garage and by alternating the tops of the tools up/down, was able to fit them neatly in the holder. Liked it so much, going to install another next to it for the other items. The hooks are a nice feature to hold our gloves and a simple plastic bag to hold things when needed.
" — Rob C. Get it from Amazon for $14.97 .
29. Address bare spots in your lawn with some dog spot repair to urge grass to start growing again. Promising review: “We purchased this to fill some patches in our backyard that were damaged by our puppy.
Works like a charm. The one caveat is that you really do have to water it a bit every day. Once it takes off though, it grows pretty quickly! Within one week of planting this, we had 1-inch long grass blades.
One month later, all the patches are gone. Highly recommended!” — Jessica N. Get it from Amazon for $12.
68+ (available in five sizes). 30. Use a standing weeder (without the chemicals!) to help improve your view of your yard.
You're not the only one who has trouble enjoying weed-filled scenery. And hey, while you're weeding with this there's no bending over! Your back will thank you. Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to made weeding easy.
Promising review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy has it come in handy.
Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weed was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get , especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." — JG Get it on Amazon for $44.
99 . 31. Tackle that nail polish you dribbled down your nightstand two years ago with a water-mark-removing cloth .
Promising review: "Worked wonders! I spilled nail polish remover on my nightstand. This worked like magic! Just rub lightly with the cloth." — JMac Get it from Amazon for $5.
75 . 32. And use wood polish and conditioner that'll revive all sorts of wood surfaces and furniture in your home with some patient rubbing.
Reviewers have used them to zhuzh up front doors, kitchen cabinets, wood floors, wood furniture, and just about any other wood surface. Enhances the natural beauty and depth of grain on finished *and* unfinished wood. For use on antiques, dining tables, kitchen cabinets, wood doors and trim, etc.
Promising review: "Very impressed so far. Just tried this stuff on one of our kitchen cabinets and it really did a nice job. The cabinets are 15-year-old cherry-stained hard work cabinets (oak, maybe?) and are scratched deeply in certain parts from the previous owner's dogs .
Well, 20 minutes after applying this product and wiping it off, I can't complain at all about the results. It looks great in the picture, and even better in real life where you are not focusing on staring at imperfections. In addition to helping tremendously with the blemishes, it also leaves a nice glossy shine on the cabinets , making them look clean and fresh (not over the top glossy and fake).
For the minimal price, I can't complain at all. Finally, I used about a 1/3 of an ounce to do the 36" double base cabinets and the 36" wide drawer, so I believe the 16-oz bottle will last quite a while." — Patrick Gallagher Get it from Amazon for $8.
98 . 33. If you want a total kitchen transformation, a cabinet paint kit that requires ZERO stripping or priming *might* make you wonder if you're in someone else's house before you've had your coffee.
The kit comes with two cans of cabinet paint, a roller arm, two roller covers, and an angled paint brush; it requires no stripping, priming, or top coat or sealer, and there's no need to remove your cabinet doors. Promising review: "Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Did take more than one coat though. My cabinets were bare wood and I still needed a couple of coats.
(Five to be exact, but that was just me being extra.) My kitchen is medium-sized, not too big, and it only took up one can. But I still went over a couple more times just to get a nice coating.
I also let it sit for some days and saw the wood was sucking up the paint in some areas so I went over it again. The project ideally does take one day like the promotion video says, but one day as in 24 hours. This took my kitchen from looking like a cheap rental apartment kitchen to a high-quality kitchen with just this paint and new knobs.
The paint is perfect for cabinets — it's not too thick, so you still see the wood grains. It comes with EVERYTHING you need. I didn't have to buy a thing.
The project is super easy, paint dries fast, and I did it at first by removing the cabinets but it wasn't necessary at all. Just make sure you don't leave any dripping because it would make your cabinets look cheap. I would recommend EVERYONE to purchase this and give your cabinets a chance before making a big investment in new cabinets.
Wood is wood and it can be refinished." — Brandon Moronta Get it from Amazon for $79.22 (also available in gray , deep brown , and black ) 34.
Try out a stone-effect spray paint that'll help transform an extremely '80s bathroom vanity. It won't be a 30-minute project, but the price point sure will beat replacing it with a new top. Promising review (from 2018): "May 2020 Update: The countertop is just now starting to need (slight) touch ups around the sink itself.
We had to postpone the remodel until this summer, and this counter has held up like a champ. I couldn't be happier with this product! This paint can be a little tricky to work with until you get the hang of how it applies, my suggestion would be to test it out on a scrap or something prior to applying. Once I had it, this product was a breeze to work with.
We recently purchased a new home, and we're not gutting our main bathroom until next summer, and I just couldn't live with that 1980s green another day. So, after reading a lot of tutorials, I decided to go for it and paint the counter. I LOVE how it came out! Once it was dry for 24 hours, I applied several coats of poly and let it sit for 72 hours before I let the counter go back into normal use.
It's held up like a dream. I wouldn't use any heavy chemicals on it (but I wouldn't advise those period), but otherwise zero issues with it. (I had done this previously with a different color by a different brand and the outcome was similar, it held up like brand new for several months of daily abuse before I decided to repaint because I didn't really like the color).
I think this will easily hold up until we remodel, and it looks great too. DEFINITELY better than that '80s green! Side Note: I see a lot of negative reviews on this product because it doesn't hold up for people outdoors. USE A SEALANT.
Don't blame a product if you don't use it correctly. It's not rocket science folks." — Mistella Get it from Amazon for $22 (available in eight colors).
35. And use some rust-stopping spray paint that'll help you refinish tired metal furniture for a weekend afternoon project that'll have a substantial payoff. Just look at that zhuzhed garden gate! Promising review: "I used this Gloss White to paint an old garden arch, gate and a trellis over a garden bench.
It was just a dreary, tired black; the white changed the look and feel instantly. Definitely get the trigger grip accessory if your project takes more than one can — mine was eight cans and that grip was a great idea.The paint is a true bright white with a bit of a shine after it dries.
I did have to do two full coats to completely cover the original black wrought iron, but there's no color bleed through as a result." — Dogs & Horses Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in a variety of metallic colors).
36. Employ a rust stain-removing gel to remove rusty stains and discolorations from the previous tenant that bleach hasn't cut through just yet. It's time to feel like you're ACTUALLY clean after a shower.
Promising review: "I. AM. Shook! The previous tenant kept this apartment NASTY.
I moved in the day he moved out and was scrubbing this nasty drain for months to no avail. I let this sit for an hour and came back just to peek and wow. The difference is crazy.
Now I feel better about taking baths in my own home. Amazing. 9/10 because the instructions says rub lightly.
I tried that way first and almost thought it was a dub (Meaning it wouldn’t work lol) But it definitely worked after letting it sit." — Julia R. Get it from Amazon for $16.
10 . 37. Get an enviable kitchen look with a peel-and-stick faux-gel tile backsplash that's mold-, heat-, and moisture-resistant — and will give your kitchen the ultimate easy makeover montage.
Promising review: "We did a kitchen facelift this summer, repainting and making everything look fresh. We were looking at The Home Depot version of these, which are more than double the price. We decided to go for these instead and they are amazing!! I put them up myself in about two hours.
I did buy the adhesive spray just in case but it wasn’t needed, even for the few I had to peel off and re-stick to center correctly. These aren’t too difficult to apply but definitely require patience. It is 100% worth the buy for a DIY affordable update!" — Hope Consilvio Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $29.
97 . 38. Transform all sorts of furniture and surface eyesores with some chalked paint .
That dresser with the horrible stain color? Np. Promising review: "This paint works marvelously for staining interior brick! I researched for a long time and looked at many project reports for staining a raw brick fireplace. Finally, I committed to this chalk paint and my fireplace looks better than any I have seen elsewhere.
I diluted it to a half paint, half water ratio, applied one coat with a brush, and worked it into holes and crevices with a sponge. Very easy to do, especially if surroundings are appropriately protected from the very thin splashy paint." — maina donaldson Get it from Amazon for $17.
50+ (available in 12 colors). 39. Clean up your deck and outdoor furniture in time for your famous LDW barbecue with some mold and mildew remover spray .
You simply spray, wait 15 seconds, and the mold vanishes . It works on wood, tile, fiberglass, showers, floors, counters, and grout! RMR Brands is a small business specializing in professional-grade cleaning solutions for your home. Promising review: "I bought this RMR spray with low expectations, even with the good reviews.
I sprayed a small patch in the evening and let it sit overnight. The next morning, the grout where I had sprayed was as white as if it were brand-new. I decided to spray the entire wall and part of the roof.
The next day everything I sprayed had no visible mold. By the third night, I was pretty much spraying everything left in the shower. This stuff is amazing.
" — John Werner Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three sizes and multipacks). 40.
Give your cooktop a makeover with a Cerama Bryte cooktop cleaning kit to finally get rid of the gunk that seemed like it would never come off of your stove. The kit includes a 10-ounce bottle of Cerama Bryte Cooktop Cleaner , one cleaning pad, and one scraper to make it a quick and easy job. Promising review: This really worked! I I had been using a soft scrub type of cleanser on my glass cooktop.
I didn’t think this stuff would do much better but I wanted to try it because of all the good reviews. It really works well. I was impressed at the improvement to the look of my cooktop and it definitely works better than just a abrasive cleanser soft scrub type of thing.
Will buy again. " — Krista Taylor Get it from Amazon for $10.95 .
41. Protect your kitchen cabinet essentials AND zhuzh up some ugly shelves with cabinet and drawer liners — even if your kitchen cabinets seem to be older than your grandma. Promising review: "Very awesome stuff.
The bottom of my cabinets had a rough, crumbly texture. This is a great fix to keep the silicone pieces of my dishes from picking it up. Feels a lot cleaner and it looks great! Highly recommend for looks and function!" — Kelsey Ware Get it from Amazon for $19.
99+ (available in 11 sizes and 13 colors and patterns). 42. Tackle the worst of the WORST messes with a Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner that'll have you hunting down new ones to address.
Promising reviews : "I have two Australian shepherds and make extra money by dog sitting through Rover. As you can imagine, my couch takes a lot of damage. The cushions have been vomited on, puked on, stepped on with muddy paws, and licked until damp.
Well, I am amazed with the Bissell Little Green! I have no doubt that this purchase will be well worth the reasonable price for the use I’ll get out of it as a dog sitter. I had planned to use it as a spot cleaner (which I will), but after watching the dirty water come off of the 'clean' areas of the cushion? I’m considering just cleaning the whole couch!" — Ivy Get it from Amazon for $123.59+ (available in three configurations).
43. Tidy up your mess of a fridge with a set of fridge organizers because you're spellbound by #FridgeTok videos and yearn for your own appliance to be as blissfully organized as those stars. And these'll prevent all kinds of spills! Promising review : "My daughter wanted to organize the fridge after watching a series of TikTok videos! These were exactly what she wanted! Download TikTok for your kids and maybe they will want to help organize, too!" — Sarah C.
Get a set of eight bins from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four sizes and in sets of two, four, and six). 44.
Erase years of nasty buildup that you've just come to live with thanks to an incredibly powerful grout cleaner . Promising review: "We moved into our house a year ago and I’ve been on a quest to clean the grout next to the stove ever since then. As a last resort I got this and holy cow! I left it on for three minutes as a spot test at first and I could already see a huge difference.
I then did two more rounds letting it sit for five minutes each. The scent's not bad, it was fine if I had the window open, it was just being down close to it that got me. Seriously, stop looking and buy this.
" — Britney Phillips Get it from Amazon for $19.95 . 45.
Pack *so* much more into your silverware drawer with a slim cutlery organizer here to prove that, yes! You do have room for all your cutlery in your tiny kitchen drawer! Scoot over, forks. (Yeah yeah yeah, your drawers are *hidden* but they still make such a huge different in your kitchen!) I have VERY narrow kitchen drawers in my NYC one-bedroom apartment kitchen and buying one of these organizers has transformed my cutlery drawer. I'm able to safely reach in and grab whatever I need (like a manual can opener for tuna salad or a mini whisk for a hot chocolate) without having to sift tools around.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 . 46.
Track down what you need when you need it by squeezing in an expandable under-sink kit that'll fit around awkward pipes in the kitchen or bathroom while giving some sturdy ground to those bottles of cleaner and rolls of toilet paper. No more cabinet avalanches! 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 .
I might rearrange the shelves, but it's just held with screws on each end so that's easy enough to do-comes with two supports for two shelves, but you can choose from four heights/positions. 👍🏻 Might need to order a second for under the kitchen sink..
." — Jennifer Mowry Get it from Amazon for $22.87+ (available in three finishes).
47. Transfer all your ziplocks to a plastic bag dispenser to bring some order to your kitchen drawers when you're just hunting down the right size bag for a PB&J you're taking to work today. Check out a TikTok of the plastic bag dispenser in action.
Psst — these come with optional sticker labels so you know which size bag you're grabbing! Promising review: "I like it very much. Not so large. Lightweight.
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-, four-, or five-slot models). 48.
Tidy up a mess of hair tools and cords with an over-the-door cabinet organizer . You'll be locating your hair dryer in record time! 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 with this metal basket it minimized clutter, keeps things organized and separate, and it also looks nice.
It fits two of my blow-dryers, a flat iron, and 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 $17.
99+ (available in seven finishes). 49. Stop avoiding eye contact with your shower surround after using a mold and mildew removal gel that can turn back time on your shower surround in a mere six hours.
Promising review: "It’s a little hard to squeeze but that totally makes up for the AMAZING results. I was embarrassed about our tubs because the people we bought our house from didn’t caulk or seal them properly and this resulted in mildew buildup. I tried EVERYTHING until I saw this on TikTok, I believe — MIRACLE FREAKING WORKER.
I will be buying more, the only complaint I will ever have is the shipping got mixed up but that is not a problem and was fixed very easily!" — Brooklyn Nguyen Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . 50.
Invest in a hanger organizer you should've bought for your laundry room eons ago instead of dealing with a pile of tangle hangers that take up a criminally large amount of room. Promising review: "I used to have messy baskets of hangers or a bunch of empty hangers on the rack. Now all my hangers are nice and neat and easy for laundry day.
" — Susan Burnside Get it from Amazon for $15.99 . 51.
Finally erase those weird pink-tinged grout stains with mold and mildew remover that'll work its magic while you kick back and catch up on your stories. I am literally describing my life. Yep, it even works on pesky pink grout stains! My mom turned me onto this stuff in college and I've used it since.
Promising review: "Nothing removes mold and mildew from my shower like Tilex. I'm not the best Suzy Homemaker, so my shower can get kinda gross looking. I used the Tilex and my shower was noticeably cleaner after just soaking in the spray for a few minutes.
I then scrubbed a bit and even better! Now to get a smaller brush so that I can scrub the bottom better." — Mteren Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.49 .
52. Address nasty, built-up grime on the top of your kitchen cabinets (and other spots) with an all-natural scouring paste . It works on grout, sinks, tubs, all kinds of icky nooks and crannies.
Humble Suds is a small cleaning brand run by two moms — Holli Schuab and Jennifer Parnell — in Evergreen, Colorado. All of their products are made from powerful, plant-based ingredients and packaged with recyclable materials. They recommend applying a tablespoon of their scouring paste to a cloth and then scrubbing in a circular motion.
My Shopping team colleague Danielle Healy is a fan (she took the photos above!), saying: "I recently moved into a new apartment, so lately I've been cleaning A LOT. Shortly after moving in, my partner and I went to store something on the top of the kitchen cabinets only to find them caked in a thick layer of grime 🤢. After going at it with regular multipurpose cleaner (with little success) we broke out the scour paste as a last-ditch effort and OH BOY did this miracle product deliver (pics above).
If it can handle that grossness, it's going to have no problem with day-to-day messes like soap scum and burnt-on food. Plus, it smells delightful and comes in minimal, low-waste packaging!" Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $14.35+ (originally $15.
95+; available in two sizes). 53. Tidy up a mountain of shirts that won't fit in a dresser with a shirt folder to make all of your stacks of clothing even crisper and tidier.
Promising review: "Easy to use! Made very durably. I haven’t had this much fun folding clothes, EVER! I am going around my entire house and plan to fold every single thing I can! Makes nice, neat stacks of T-shirts! If you are a bit of an organization and neat freak — THIS PRODUCT IS FOR YOU!!! Love it!" — Cynthia L. Weisert Get it from Amazon for $16.
99+ (available in five colors). 54. Hide your modem and more with a bookish disguise as a decorative touch that's more useful than anyone could expect.
Covogoods is a Utah-based shop that specializes in storage solutions. Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade for $29 (available in a variety of colors and sizes). 55.
Give yourself a pro-level install with a discreet cord cover because you successfully mounted your TV on the wall — but now the cables are distracting you from your annual fall Buffy rewatch. Promising review : "This is the perfect solution for hiding a cord! It looks like it is just a part of the base board. Mine is covering a cable wire only, but I think they are big enough to hide more than one cord if needed.
I didn’t cut mine, and I bought two. You can tell where the two meet if you look closely. However, I do not think anyone would notice.
I can’t believe I let our cable cord sit across the floor for this long. I wish I would have found these sooner! " — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three sizes and five colors).
56. And cover up an unsightly power strip with a sleek (but ventilated!) box . It's also keep kids and pets outta there.
Promising review: "This box does the trick. I'm able to place a few cords in here and the only thing I would change is to make it so the top stays on; maybe a groove it has to slide through so it can't fall off. It looks nice and it works well.
" — Gigi Get it from Amazon for $17.99 . Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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