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56 Practical Things For The Homeowner Who Wants To Feel More Prepared In 2022

Take it from me, you'll never know what may happen in your day-to-day as a homeowner.

1. An oil mister to help you perfectly cover all of your ingredients without getting your hands covered in grease.

reviewer spraying vegetables with the oil spray

2. A wireless charger that'll open up to reveal an array of cords to ensure you'll be able to charge any device anywhere at anytime. Welcome to the future, my friends.

the inside of the card with different wires and adaptors

3. A Samsung TV that'll disguise itself as an elegant picture frame when it's not in use. A magical marvel in home decor and technology if you ask me.

4. A splurge-worthy Dyson vacuum to help you attempt to tackle the never-ending influx of hair, fuzz, and dust that threatens to take over every crevice of your home.

5. AeroGarden's Indoor Hydroponic Garden for anyone who always wanted to grow their own herbs but lives in an apartment and therefore has close to *zero* outdoor space.

a reviewer's indoor aerogarden filled with grown plants

6. A wireless remote kit that'll make turning on your twinkle lights (or anything else you hook up to 'em!) a breeze.

a model holding the remote

7. A sleek mirrored digital alarm clock with USB ports that'll charge your devices and ensure you have *no reason whatsoever* to be late again.

the alarm clock on a reviewer's nightstand

8. A 64-piece iFixit kit for when your most-used gadget gives out and you'd rather try to repair it yourself than buy a new one.

a reviewer holding a fix it kit

9. A sleek utensil that'll act as a slotted spoon, spatula, turner, and a slicer and dicer (just use the edge!). Who knew one lil' kitchen tool could be used for so many things.

10. A zippered sleeve to keep all of those pesky wires and plugs under control and out of your way so when you finally get around to hanging your fabulous new TV on the wall it won't look like a hot mess.

a before and after photo showing the cords neatly stowed away

11. A splurge-worthy nontoxic Dutch oven you can use to make all kinds of delicious meals — from stews and loaves of bread, this versatile piece of cookware is essential for your kitchen.

12. A garbage guard that'll keep pesky flies and other insects from congregating around your can.

13. A marble-print desk with gold hairpin legs and two areas for storage, perfect if you want a desk that's simple to put together and looks lovely in any room.

the desk

14. A charcuterie board set complete with knives and a hidden drawer to store 'em in and an extra circular tray — a must-have for the at-home chef who is forever prepping a delicious spread for their loved ones.

15. A divided hamper that'll keep your lights/darks separate so you won't have to spend any more time than necessary doing the laundry.

the double hamper in gray

16. A gorgeous pet bowl and stand to perfectly coordinate with your home's color scheme and provide Fido with a fabulous place to gobble down their dinner.

a white bowl, a gray bowl, a pink bowl, a dark green bowl, and a yellow bowl

17. A vintage-inspired storage ottoman you can use to stow away things like throw blankets, shoes, books — whatever your heart desires! All that matters is that your home is about to look a lot more organized.

A gold hairpin legged blush pink velvet ottoman with a removable lid
BuzzFeed editor flipping the top of the ottoman to show the storage and the table top underneath
Amazon, Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed editor Emma Lord has and looooves this ottoman:

"If you flip the lid over, it has a wooden base, so you can *also* use this as a teensy snack table. I recently got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in and it's pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours and sometimes if I want to eat on my couch I'll use it as a tray. It's also sturdy enough to sit on, if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than 10 minutes, and probably didn't even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute (and comes in so many colors that I'm tempted to buy another!)."

Promising review: "I was using a small foldable step stool in my bedroom to reach the top shelves of my wardrobe. But you know, those things aren’t pretty. It wasn’t bringing me joy, just begrudging utility. This ottoman brings me joy. It’s pretty, it’s lightweight so I can move it easily to use it as a step stool, and the storage capacity is perfect for things like my nightly moisturizers, my Kindle and journals, and other little miscellaneous things." —Monica N.

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in nine colors).

18. An adjustable stainless-steel shower caddy, so you can neatly store your overflow of products without crowding the edges of your tub.

19. A DeWalt tool bag to store all the inevitable tools you'll start to slowly acquire as you try to fix odds 'n' ends around your house.

a black toolbag with yellow accents filled with tools

20. An electric pressure washer you can use to restore your deck or back patio to the way it looked when your first set foot on it — so clean you could eat off it! But...maybe don't.

21. An 8-in-1 kitchen gadget tool complete with a funnel, a juicer, a grater, an egg cracker, a shredder, a can opener, an egg separator, and a measuring cup. You'll never be without a must-have tool again!

a measuring cup with other gadgets stacked on top of it as well as a bottle top that's actually a funnel, making the entire product look like a colorful plastic bottle

22. A Clorox ToiletWand that you can use then toss away — say SEE YA' to that gross toilet brush hiding in the corner of your bathroom.

23. A garbage-disposal foaming cleaner to scrub away the stinky grime that builds up on the blades and in the pipes.

24. A solar-powered, motion sensor-activated lights so you can sing "and at last I see the light," like Rapunzel in Tangled each time you step into your yard.

25. A remote organizer, perfect for keeping your various remotes, clickers, channel changes (whatever you call it in your house) in check while looking chic.

a reviewer's photo of the remote organizer filled with remotes

26. A double extension cord to help you run an endless amount of power throughout your home without trying to track down another outlet.

a white double power cord

27. Or an ultra thin electrical cover so you can finally enjoy full access to the outlet behind your dresser — plug this bad boy in and *poof* you'll have not one, not two, but SIX new outlets at your disposal.

28. A modular sofa or sectional featuring a "performance velvet" that can withstand spills, so you can sip vino and snack on cheese and crackers while watching The Bachelorette like always without worry you'll ruin your new couch.

a velvet green sectional

29. A plant-based walnut scrubber sponge you can use to properly clean dirty dishes, counters, and more without having to fret about harmful toxins.

a yellow and rust colored sponge
Public Goods

Public Goods is a small business based in New York.

Promising review: "I love that these are natural cellulose and are less polluting to our environment. They work like a charm and look beautiful in our kitchen!" —Sheryl K.

Get four from Public Goods for $4.75.

30. A rechargeable lighter to light every candle in your house to create the *perfect* ambience without concern you'll run out of lighter fluid.

31. Delicious Brightland olive oil in a gorgeous bottle that is way more than a pretty face — its been UV-coated to protect the contents from damaging light.

a white bottle with a clean brightland label on it near carrots

32. A red wine stain remover, so you'll forever be prepared when you inevitably spill vino all over your favorite white shirt when something shocking happens on The Real Housewives.

33. A seasoning kit from Spiceology that'll give you the perfect opportunity to yell "BAM!" like Emeril and ensure you'll have everything you need when whipping up that recipe you found on Pinterest months ago and finally got the nerve up to try.

a white box filled with 12 spice containers surrounded by evergreen branches

34. A pet stain and odor remover, so when your furry friend gets a little too excited that you just got home and decides to pee all over your shoes, it's sort of OK.

35. A Nest thermostat for anyone who likes to think they're actually a meteorologist or likes to plan their hairstyle around what the humidity might be.

The circular Nest on a wall

36. An acrylic dry-erase board for anyone who appreciates minimal decor — it'll blend right in regardless of whether you display it in your kitchen, bedroom, or office.

a clear acrylic white board

37. A hard water stain-remover because you shouldn't want to shudder each time you reach to turn on your shower.

Reviewer's before-and-after picture of their shower faucet with hard water stains and then totally clean

38. And an all-natural tile and tub cleaner you can count on to effectively remove mold, mildew, and rust — just think of *how* satisfying your "before" and "after" photos will be.

39. An aesthetically pleasing cutting board made of plastic scraps and renewable sugarcane that'll quickly become a staple in your kitchen.

a line up of different colored cutting boards

40. An electric standing desk that'll quickly become your favorite product if you've shifted to mostly working from home.

41. A pack of oven liners to protect the bottom of your oven from any overflow/oozing and let you continue on pretending you're competing on The Great British Baking Show worry-free.

an apple pie inside the oven that has dripped liquid onto a mat below it

42. An electric jar opener, because we all deserve to live in a world where we don't need to ask someone else to open our salsa, sauce, or jams.

43. A compact eight-in-one spiralizer that'll grate cheese, juice fruits, cut ribbon, and *so* much more. This lil' gadget really does it all.

44. A Scotch-Brite refillable dish wand that *might* actually make you stop procrastinating doing your dishes for once (no one likes touching a grimy, wet sponge).

a reviewer holding the dish wand filled with soap

45. Super soft Egyptian cotton sheets to transform your guest room into a luxurious haven for anyone who actually takes you up on staying the night — or put 'em on your own bed instead (you deserve it).

a model sitting on white sheets holding a pillow

46. A wireless endoscope gadget you'll absolutely want in your toolbox if you're a homeowner — it has a teeny tiny camera on the end you can send behind walls or into drains to see what's going on before calling in a professional.

47. Sticky Stakes to trap unwanted pests trying to feed off your plants and buzz annoyingly around your apartment. Toss your fly swatter in the garbage, you won't be needing it anymore.

48. A rustic wooden stand to hold your cookbook or tablet so you'll be able to follow along with any recipe hands-free.

the wooden cookbook holder that is somewhat shaped like a cutting board

49. Blackout curtains that'll ensure not a single ounce of sunlight gets into your room before your alarm goes off.

50. A SinkShroom strainer you won't know how you lived without because it'll keep your kitchen sink unclogged no matter how much gunk you fill it with.

51. A sofa arm table that'll be your saving grace if you have a relative who is forever complaining the coffee table is *waaaaay* too far from the couch.

the hexagon-shaped table attached to the couch arm

52. A stainless-steel cleaner you can count on to make your appliances so shiny you won't be able to stop staring at your own reflection in them (spoiler: you look GOOD!).

a model cleaning their microwave with the product

53. A standing weeder (without the chemicals!) for anyone with a bad back who still wants an award-worthy lawn.

54. A handheld knife sharpener you can use to bring your most-used kitchen utensils back to life in a flash without destroying your countertop or cutting boards. Bobby Flay would be proud.

someone using the small, handheld knife sharpener

55. A BBQ tool that'll act as a spatula, tongs, and brush all in one! No more fumbling around for the right grill gadget while your burgers are ready to be flipped.

a model using the bbq gadget

56. And a classic measuring tape with the motto your dad has likely said to you more times than you can count — he'll be thrilled to see taking his advice!

a brass measuring tape with teh words "measure twice cut once" engraved on it

Me, asking the universe not to let another tree fall in front of my home this year:

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