1. 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: "I’ve been wanting to upgrade our garage door for a long time, and now I have no idea why I waited! 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 $14.99+ (available in several sets and variations). 2.
Get a set of semi-blackout farmhouse curtains you can hang 6–12 inches above the tops of your windows to make your ceilings feel taller. Trust me, it won't look weird! Just remember to account for that extra needed length when buying curtains. Get two curtain panels from Amazon for $30.
99+ (available in two sizes and four curtain patterns). 3. 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. 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 $9.99 (available in four colors). 4.
Maxed out your bookshelves? Mount a floating bookshelf as a clever excuse to display your to-read pile. Promising review: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately 5–7 hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time.
I'd highly recommend!" — LaBuenaVidaMere Get a set of three from Amazon for $24.29 (available in two finishes and two sizes). 5.
Stick on a USB-powered LED light strip to help improve your TV-watching experience by bringing in a bit of ambient light to your personal theater. Promising review: "Easy to install. Lights provide ample lighting; USB allows lights to be a standalone fixture without tying up another wall socket.
The USB interface also acts to turn the lights on and off with the TV. Backlighting also seems to make the screen seem sharper." — Shaun Get it from Amazon for $13.
49+ (available in sizes S–XXL). 6. 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 $20.72 . 7.
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 . 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 $9.98 . 8.
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 . 9.
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 23 colors).
10. Get to know this marble lookalike of self-adhesive film because maybe a bath remodel 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 kitchen countertops! Promising review: "I used this adhesive film to turn two cheap IKEA tables into less cheap looking IKEA tables because I'm not made of money, but I would like others to believe I am. Super simple to use and you get a ton of it for the price. I was really pleased overall.
The pattern actually looks like marble, not a weird pixel-y repetitive pattern so that's great as well. Also it was delivered same day which was miraculous as my DIY initiative tends to fade approximately 48 hours after I discover a project I want to do." — Spencer House Get it from Amazon for $17.
10 . 11. Or 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 $25.63 (available in six colors).
12. 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. Found this searching on Amazon and I thought, whatever. That's one less vodka soda tonight for dinner.
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 (right, like I am not going to need a scraper and wire scrub pad for an hour.
HA). Well 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 . 13.
String up some (truly easy) under-cabinet lights to bring a modern touch to any outdated cabinets that you wish you could replace. This'll instantly make your kitchen look *so* expensive. Promising review: "I had my doubts but I thought, what the heck, for the price I'd give them a try.
I am in real estate and known as a lighting snob . The first thing I look at in a kitchen if there is under cabinet lighting. These are so nice (it helps if you have a lip at the bottom of your cabinets) They are a true white, very bright, and I was lucky they were just the length I needed.
I just ordered a set and had them shipped to my mom's as her halogen transformer which is buried in a wall, fried and I drives me nuts that the workspace on the counter is dark. I can't wait until I make the 250-mile drive to install them. I may buy more just to use at our listings!" — pauly Get a 10' strand with 60 lights from Amazon for $19.
80+ . 14. Hang up some fishing rod organizers for your garage door so you can actually park your car in there.
Maybe even two! Can't you just imagine the "before" montage of you walking through the maze of garage sports equipment? Hardware included for easy, no tool installation on standard garage doors. If the door is a hard insulated or wood door, self tapping screws are not included but can be shipped at no cost. Can also be installed on walls and ceilings.
Give the inventor of these racks an award because they are damn clever! Promising review: "I have to say I’m pissed that I didn’t come up with this idea first. Great product. It is a must-have if you fish and need space in the garage.
Easy to install, works like a champ. I showed my neighbors and the reactions are all the same. OMG!!!!!" — David Get them from Amazon for $39.
99 . 15. 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 $41.
73 a gallon (available in two shades of gray). 16. String up waterproof globe lights for a big style impact when hung along your roofline, draped on outdoor structures like a pergola, or just strung up solo so you can enjoy the lights *and* the stars.
Reviewers note that you should remove the bulbs before stringing up the strands and then install the bulbs. Promising review: "These lights were perfect for my patio, I've recieved plenty of compliments so far. The Edison light bulbs and beautiful and offer the perfect amount of lighting for any occasion.
..the clips were ideal for my eaves, the overhang of the roof, which made for simple installation.
..now just need to find a dimmer capable of handling the required wattage and the package will be complete.
" — Brody Vins Get a strand from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in five styles and various lengths). 17.
And stake solar lights along a walkway or pond right where you need 'em. Lighting is key for getting more use out of your outdoor space. Oh, and they look nice in the daylight too! Promising review: "Impressed with the size of the cell which provides a larger surface area for charging.
The lights are the brightest I've seen for a solar light and the illumination covers a nice range. Placed them along my pond giving the place a classy look." — Percussionist Get six from Amazon for $16.
19 . 18. 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.
29 and a variety of switch plates from Amazon . 19. And borrow a little air space above your go-to outlet with an outlet shelf *just* large enough for your electric toothbrush.
If you've put on a regular outlet cover, you've got this! FYI, it installs like a regular outlet cover. Of course except with the wonderful shelf. Can also be installed so the shelf is below the outlet.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this thing! I have much less clutter on my sink thanks to this. If there's anyone not sure if it will fit due to an object, all you need is 1.25 inches of space between the edge of your existing outlet plate and the piece of furniture.
I have a GFCI with a standard wall plate." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three colors).
20. 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 $18.
97 . 21. 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 $6.99+ (available in 11 sizes). 22.
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 $37.03 . 23.
Refinish tired metal furniture with some metallic spray paint for a weekend afternoon project that'll have substantial payoff. Just look at that zhuzhed bistro set! OK so the color of the metal parts of your outdoor furniture is a small difference that's more of a medium-size project BUT way to get more bang for your buck with the stuff you already own! Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in a variety of metallic colors).
24. 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 . 25.
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 $11.30 .
26. 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 $81.99 .
27. 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 $25.25 (available in 13 colors).
28. 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 $32.
99+ (available in three roll sizes). 29. 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 and in three colors).
30. Use some stove burner covers to help you catch the mess right away on gas stovetops. Or just cover up some chipped or sorry-looking stovetops.
(I live in a rental with a white gas stovetop 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). 31.
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 $16.97 .
32. Clean lint out from your dryer with a special brush to keep your dryer's lint trap clear of debris and make drying cycles/the appliance more effective for longer. Also, built-up lint is a fire hazard! Make this a part of your weekly cleaning routine.
Promising review: "This brush is stiff but flexible enough to feed under my dryer's lint filter. Several weeks ago a trouble light came on that indicated the air flow in my dryer was becoming obstructed. I had the dryer vent and area under the lint filter cleaned.
(Not much lint was pulled out, so maybe the dryer sensor gave a false alarm.) I felt a small investment in a brush such as this is better than paying for a future vent cleaning. I've been using it once a week and it picks up a little lint each time, but that's lint that won't have a chance to build up in the dryer vent!" — blueskys Get it from Amazon for $5.
95 . 33. Dress up a space that needs a lil' love with some peel-and-stick wallpaper .
Now, it won't be the easiest of DIYs but it'll be worth the effortest. This removable wallpaper is self-adhesive so you don't have to worry about using pastes or glues, and is repositionable for easy installation. Promising review (for left): "Huge fan of this wallpaper.
It’s very easy to install and looks super cute. I put this up in our half bath and it looks very impressive. Pattern is easy to match up.
" — Katie Currid Get a 20.5" x 16.5' roll from Amazon for $28.
19+ (available in six colors). 34. Invest in an indoor-friendly hammock chair (you could also hang up on a covered patio) that'll give hanging out a new meaning.
Add a throw pillow and you'll never want to leave. "Roger, plz forward all my calls to the hammock." Promising review: "If I had to pick one product to stand by for all of eternity, it would be this swing.
First of all, it’s darling. We could start and end with its Anthro-vibe alone. But those websites would sell it for an amount comparable to your mortgage and this little number is so ridiculously reasonable, it’s almost wasteful not to buy it.
You can buy a pair and not be stuck slurping ramen for the rest of the month. Also, this swing is like therapy. But cheaper.
Pop in some ear buds, hop in, close your eyes and swing. YPhone ringing? Kids yelling? House on fire? Whatever. You’re swinging.
" — Sincerely Becca Get it from Amazon for $59.99 . 35.
Prevent drafts, dirt, water, and unwelcome insects from making their way into your garage thanks to a threshold kit . The kit includes a 10' vinyl seal and tube of silicone adhesive. Promising review: "I couldn't be more pleased with this product.
It installed easily and firmly and stopped rainwater and rodents from entering my garage immediately. There was plenty of adhesive for the job and it worked great. I applied the adhesive to the rubber strip and then my wife helped me turn it over into place.
" — walleyeslayer Get it from Amazon for $28.95 . 36.
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 $39.99 . 37.
Clear up some counter space and put your farmer's market haul on display with a charming fruit hammock you can screw onto the underside of your kitchen cabinets. macraYAYmacrame is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based shop that makes a variety of cool macrame accessories. Promising review: "Beautiful and functional! This is the perfect addition to our beachy kitchen.
We spray painted the hooks matte black to match our other hardware. It’s so cute!" — Melissa Wilkes Get it from macraYAYmacrame on Etsy for $33 . 38.
Get a night-light for your bed that'll make you feel like you're staying at a fancy hotel as you step around that pile of clothes that fell off "the chair" in the middle of the night. Promising review: "Great light strip. The motion sensor has a good range and then controls for time on and brightness are wonderful.
The 3M tape on the back could be stronger, but for the price and motion sensor it is a great buy. Also we have this plugged into a smart outlet so that it only turns on during certain hours of the day. That plus the feature that is there is enough ambient light, the motion sensor doesn't trigger makes this on par with systems that are far more expensive.
Works great with Google home as well because of the linked smart plug. Very happy with the purchase. Would be 4.
5 stars just because of the tape not being sticky enough, but they do provide a second roll in the box, which helps." — AC Get it from Amazon for $17.99 .
39. 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 $5.77 .
40. 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: "Does exactly what it says.
Rather than getting spackle, waiting for it to dry, sanding it down, and tweaking as needed — this cuts the time/effort down! Just rub over the place in need of patching and wipe off the excess. The hardest part is not accidentally getting the product on parts of the wall that don’t need it, but that’s easy to clean up, so it’s not a problem. I used this to patch holes in the wall from a former Wi-Fi router and modem, other than the color difference from the patch to the paint, you’d never know it was patched.
Great price, easy to use." — Amanda Get it from Amazon for $14.97 .
41. 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 $25.16 .
42. 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 $24.48+ (available in 17 colors).
43. And 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 $109.67 (also available in 11 colors) 44. If your hair dryer plug keeps falling out of the bathroom outlet and you're starting to wonder if you need to pay for an electrician to get involved, try a set of Snug Plugs .
These little contraptions make a snug fit between outlets and plugs to keep 'em where you want. Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. Promising review: "I saw Snug Plug on TikTok and immediately ordered them.
I have outlets at home AND at work that I couldn't keep anything plugged into because they're so loose. Snug Plug quickly and easily solved that problem and now I can finally have a phone charger in my den. Yay! I highly recommend this product.
" — KSay Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $10.99 . 45.
Use a garbage disposal brush so you can safely clear the leftovers outta there without grossly (and unsafely) sticking your fingers down there. (Go watch the great horror movie To Let and then you'll *really* wanna buy this.) Promising review : "Do you ever remove the rubber cap between your sink and disposal? It is beyond gross! This is shaped just right and makes quick work of a yucky job.
Good to do to keep odors away." — Mom328LSA Get it from Amazon for $10.97 .
46. Target small drafts with a set of flame-retardant socket sealers that'll help seal out the cold air that tends to leak inside through your outlets — which was a fun new discovery for you. The 24-piece set includes 16 outlet sealers, 6 switch plates, and 2 decorative covers.
Promising review: "They're cheap and easy to install. I've used these in apartments and in houses. They work both ways.
Just unscrew the plate, slap one of these bad boys in, and screw the plate back in. Just be sure to not touch metal to metal or skin to metal. It's a good idea to flip the breaker to deactivate the outlets you're installing these on.
Otherwise, you'll give yourself a nice jolt. Or three. You know how everyone tells you not to stick a fork into an outlet? The same principle applies here except your finger is the fork and you can't taste purple for a while.
So do yourself the favor of flipping the breaker before installing these. Don't make the same mistake as I did. Once.
Or maybe three times. I can't remember too good now." — Frequency Jones Get the 24-piece set from Amazon for $9.
99 . 47. Unclog your sink with a small but mighty plunger will fit where long-handled plungers won't.
It provides a super effective push to get whatever's stuck moving once again. ICK. Promising review: "Been dealing with a slow drain for over a year.
I tried boiling hot water, vinegar, baking soda, Liquid Plumr. All temporary fixes. The drain is cemented into the tile, so also tried a plumbing snake but it didn’t fit through.
Thought I’d try this before calling a plumber and crazy that it worked after a few pumps. Definitely recommend." — Frauline Get it from Amazon for $12.
99 (available in three colors). 48. And retrieve stuck items and clogs with a ~flexible~ grabber tool that reviewers tout as easily clearing out drains — even ones with clogs in the U-bend.
Promising review: "Works amazing for U-bend clogs. Actually purchased a 16-foot snake to use with this and ended up not needing it because this cleared out everything stuck in the U bend." — Matthew Witt-Dobski Get it from Amazon for $9.
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