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    38 Practical Things For The Homeowner Who Likes To Feel Prepared

    There are blackout curtains in here that might just change your life.

    1. A set of nonslip anti-fatigue kitchen mats designed to leave you feeling supported even after you've spent over an hour cooking dinner for your entire family. Someone else better step up to do the dishes!

    two gray kitchen mats with a white design on them

    2. Airtight food storage containers that'll quickly become one of your favorite kitchen accessories — they'll keep a variety of items like beans, cookies, candies, and dried pasta fresh and organized.

    an array of containers with labels in a closet

    3. An instant-read digital thermometer, so you'll never have to guess "is my steak cooked?" again. You can grill with confidence!

    The thermometer and sheath

    4. A magnetic shelf that'll attach to the top of your stove and provide you with easy access to all of your go-to spices. No more searching through deep cabinets for you.

    a reviewer's spices lined up on top of the oven shelf

    5. Organizer drawers you can use to transform your very own fridge into one that would bring Marie Kondo to tears.

    a reviewer's fridge with the organizational bins in it

    6. An oil mister that'll help you perfectly cover all of your ingredients without getting your hands covered in grease.

    reviewer spraying vegetables with the oil spray

    7. An adjustable storage rack to provide your muffin tins, baking sheets, cutting boards, and more with a proper home.

    the organizer with a variety of sheet pans and other tools fitted nicely into it

    8. A natural oven scrub cleaner you can rely on to remove any grease or leftover sauces from inside your most used appliance. You're welcome.

    tub of oven scrub natural cleaner
    Cleaning Studio / Etsy

    This comes with the jar of oven scrub as well as a professional-grade metallic scrubber. You can use this to clean your enamel oven, racks, and the oven door's interior glass panel. Cleaning Studio is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that sells 100% natural cleaning products and microfiber cloths. 

    Promising review: "I am in absolute shock over how well this works. I really wish I took a before picture. WOW! My oven door window had grime on it for years that I couldn't get off from the previous owners, so I'm estimating it's been like that for four-plus years. Nothing helped to cut through it and finally this oven cleaner made it look brand new. Still in shock!! Would highly recommend. Also, the smell of the product is sooo delightful." —Vanessa

    Get it from Cleaning Studio on Etsy for $19.99+ (available in two jar styles).

    9. A Petcube, which is a reliable pet monitoring camera with a wide angle and night vision. Delightful if you're out and about but still want to keep an eye on your precious pup.

    A small camera mounted to the bottom of a kitchen shelf

    10. 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.

    11. An air purifier, a must-have for any pet owners who spend all of their time snuggling up with their furry friend. This lil' gadget will capture unwanted pet dander, pollen, dust, and more.

    a reviewer's circular air purifier

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

    13. 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

    14. 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

    15. 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

    16. 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.

    17. 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

    18. 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.

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

    20. 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

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

    a white double power cord

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

    23. 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.

    24. A faux leather tissue box cover that'll transform your cardboard one into one worthy of a fancy hotel.

    lavender and tan faux leather tissue box covers over a box of tissues

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

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

    26. 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.

    27. 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.

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

    29. 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

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

    31. 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

    32. 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.

    33. 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

    34. A Google Nest Mini you'll love because you can use it to listen to music (kitchen dance party!?), adjust the lights in your home, pause your TV, and ask silly questions.

    a circular google nest mini

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

    36. 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

    37. 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

    38. And a wall-mount swimming pool skimmer that works alongside your filter pump, so you can save the lives of tiny creatures that accidentally find themselves going for a swim and ensure your water is free of leaves and other debris.

    a tiny basket with a tube attached underneath along the side of a pool

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