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BuzzFeed writer Jennifer Tonti credits this burner cover for helping her cook with ease:
"OK so I just bought this for my own tiny apartment (pictured above) and OMG you guys. Life = changed. Food = chopped. Counter space = doubled. I mean the math is all there."
Promising review: "This is so perfect for extra space. It covers the top of my apartment-sized stove so I can then use my stove space for my Instant Pot and food prep. The best space-saving and cosmetic thing I have ever gotten for this tiny apartment." —Talyn Amber Skye
Get it from Amazon for $26.65+ (available in four styles).
Neither my husband nor I have ever had a garage, but this is a new worry that seems to plague us now that we DO have one. He immediately ordered this in an attempt to qualm his fears about forgetting to close the garage, which is filled with pretty much everything we own right now. We even drove 20 minutes away recently only to turn around to ensure the garage was, in fact, closed. Don't be like us. Order this product.
Promising review: "Bought this for my parents — my dad always forgets to close the garage when he leaves and it makes my mom feel unsafe. I installed it and got the app working on all three of our phones in under 20 minutes even with not-great Wi-Fi in the garage. Set up a schedule to automatically try to close the door every hour if it's open. It gives my mom peace of mind that she can check and see the garage is closed from anywhere. Overall: easy to install, working great, and I would definitely recommend this product." —LG
Get it from Amazon for $29.98.
Promising review: "I have three sets of these and use them at home and at my cabin in the Rockies. They work great and power through walls. I use one to turn on and off a painting light that otherwise could only be turned on by climbing onto the fireplace and carefully reaching up and behind the painting to turn on. Why get up and stumble around to turn on a light?" —Lee
Get it from Amazon for $21.62.
Promising review: "I have two dogs, a cat, and extra kids constantly running through my house. Five minutes after I put it down my kid spilled 32 ounces of lemonade on it. The next day? My golden retriever threw up bright yellow vomit on it. Both were easy to clean and you’d never know they were there. It’s a very forgiving pattern and looks great in my living room" —Kim
Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in 29 sizes and 6 colors).
BuzzFeed writer Chelsea Stuart has used this product to make her kitchen feel less chaotic, "Just got this and it has freed up SO much space in our cutlery drawer that we can now store teas, small Tupperware, etc. vs. before it was just a mess of utensils."
Promising review: "I had never seen this before I bought it, and holy crap it changed my life. So. Much. Room. There is so much room left in my drawer now that I moved stuff from another drawer and I have an entirely empty drawer in my kitchen now. Now only HALF the drawer is silverware and the other half is spatulas and cooking utensils. It is great. It also seems very sturdy. Highly recommend." —van31050
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes and three colors).
BuzzFeed editor Bek O'Connell loves her Our Place pan:
"I have and love this pan! It just feels really nice to hold. The nesting spoon is absolutely genius, everything cooks evenly, and food just glides right off with minimal effort. If you hate scrubbing, consider getting this! Also, Our Place was founded by Shiza Shahid, along with Amir Tehrani and Zach Rosner. She's a Pakistani social entrepreneur who also co-founded the nonprofit Malala Fund, which promotes education for young girls."
Get it from Our Place for $145 (available in four colors).
Check out our full review of Our Place's Always Pan.
When my husband and I received our first set of "real" pots and pans from our wedding registry, we knew we wanted to keep them in great condition for as long as possible. We bought a set of these immediately. It's great that they come in various sizes so you can nest your pots/pans inside each other without causing any damage.
Promising review: "Was really surprised how nice these were, and for such a great price. You can use either side for change of print, they fit all my pans really well. Very Impressed! Great Quality" —DistraughtDragon
Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $9.99 (includes three different sizes).
AllBarnWood is a small business that sells an array of handmade wooden home decor.
Promising review: "I love this ivory mirror. It is large enough to have a nice presence above our sectional and the pane style matches our windows. I love the cozy farmhouse vibe it gives while adding light to the room." —Christine
Get it from AllBarnWood on Amazon Handmade for $289.
My husband has this record player and it's become such a beloved piece in our home. We love putting it on during dinner time and letting the music drift from the living room into the kitchen while we cook. Super soothing and gives you an excuse to start searching for all kinds of vinyl records to add to your collection. Note that you'll need to also pick up a pair of speakers to get the full experience.
Promising review: "I've been collecting vinyl for about nine years now and finally upgraded from my Crosley (a great beginner turntable) to this system. The sound quality is to die for, and I am incredibly happy about my purchase! I paired this system with Edifier R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers — I am very satisfied with the sound output, and the setup between the system and speakers was incredibly easy (especially for someone who isn't incredibly tech savvy). Would recommend if you are looking for an upgrade from a 'basic' turntable and want to hear an improved quality of your records, but don't want to break the bank." —RK
Get it from Amazon for $119 (available in four styles).
Promising review: "This item is the perfect addition to my record storage! I can easily flip through my favorite records without causing any damage to them. At first I didn't believe this would be strong enough to flip through up to 50 records and have them hold on the acrylic end piece. I was very wrong! This item is sturdy and strong. I started off just buying just one to see if I would like it and ended up getting another almost immediately. I have many different storage options for my vinyl and this is absolutely my current favorite!" —Kohl
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in six styles).
Promising review: "I recently moved into my own apartment after living with a partner for 15 years. This was a great way to get together most of the spices I needed to cook almost anything without spending a ton of money. I would definitely recommend this as a housewarming gift for a college grad, someone just starting out, or someone fresh from a breakup!" —jhp
Get a set of 24 spices from Amazon for $57.50.
Promising review: "Great price! Quality seems to be great too! Very stylish, I have already had so many compliments on it. I searched and searched for a decent used couch and came up with nothing good, I love that it’s brand new! It’s even longer and deeper than I hoped. Not disappointed. Easy to assemble, took me about an hour. It’s pretty heavy though! A couple pillows in the corners will be the perfect extra comfort. Doesn’t look like a futon at all, but that’s a nice feature to have if you need it. Great color selections. Time will tell if it spot cleans easily, but the material seems like it will." —Alexandra
Get it from Novogratz on Amazon for $295.80+ (available in nine colors).
I received a candle from this brand to test and I am *so* into this entire concept. I live for a great candle and listening to music during my evening bath, so the fact this was able to really add something to the experience made it a 10/10 for me. Cadence Candle Co. is a Black woman-owned business who, IMO, has come up with a genius product. I won't spoil any of the songs that are on the playlist, but know that the founder Taelor has a true gift for curating soothing sounds that go great with the flickering of a candle. This specific candle features scents of cardamom, oud wood, and patchouli.
Get it from Cadence Candle Co. for $32 (and check out their other scents here).
Promising review: "What a gorgeous piece of practical and artistic furniture. I always seem to need bookshelves for my growing home library but didn’t want to just put a boxy bookcase against the limited wall space I have. This book tree is a fantastic solution. It allows me to display books in a unique manner I can easily find the book I need. It was not difficult to assemble and it took less than 20 minutes to have it installed." —Sunshine Mel
Get it from Amazon for $95.99.
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 $35.99.
Promising review: "Works perfectly for scrubbing the stuck lint out of the insides of your dryer. Everyone who owns a dryer should have these, they're basic safety equipment. Clean that lint, and reduce the fire hazard and make the machine more efficient. They're long enough, strong enough, and just flexible enough without being too flexible." —Winged Wolf
Get two from Amazon for $7.95.
You can cut these for a perfect fit, so no worries about the exact sizing. It's also machine washable, so any crumbs or stains can be easily removed.
Promising review: "I have recently moved into an apartment with some pretty gross cupboards, drawers, and kitchen shelves that I can do almost nothing about. I didn't want to put down adhesive shelf liner and traditional mesh type cushioning shelf liner doesn't really protect my dishes from touching the ancient stained wood. This stuff is a great solution for me. It's a nice thick padding that's textured on the bottom so it doesn't slide around. The top is slick and smooth and easy to clean. I don't really bother to trim this stuff, instead I place it in the cupboard and let the excess bend up around the edges creating a little bumper around the edge of the cabinet. Makes me feel so much better about my kitchen and the bright white look says 'clean' in a place that desperately needs something to say 'clean.' I've used a couple different types of this style of liner in this kitchen and this brand is by far my favorite. Go ahead and buy the larger rolls. Ten feet seems like a lot of material until you're filling cupboards and drawers you'll use more than you think." —Taylor Whitney
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in nine sizes).
Promising review: "Just got a new house with all new wood floors. Every piece of furniture needed felt 'feet.' I found this package on Amazon and hoped it would do the trick for all of my furniture. When I received it (quickly no less) I thought it was too small of a package to get the job done, but once I started with the dining room table and six chairs I realized there was plenty in the package to add a dot to every bit of furniture I needed to 'shoe.' It was easy to adhere and now everything scoots like a dream." —Robyn Restel
Get a box of 133 pads from Amazon for $11.91.
Promising review: "Power washer was delivered Monday, it’s Wednesday and I have washed two cars, cleaned the driveway and sidewalks, cleaned the back fence, and the work keeps piling up, everything I see now needs to be cleaned! This little dude does not back down, plenty of power and it's surprisingly not too loud. Soap dispensers work great, and the tips are easy to change." —Mar
Get it from Amazon for $159.
Promising review: "These liners are life-changing! I never thought I needed them until a friend raved about them. Clean up is so simple, no more melted cheese or sauces burnt to the bottom of my ovens. I love that I can cut them down to size to fit my toaster oven. My husband enjoys grilling with the liners now, he doesn't have to line the grill with aluminum foil which he found so annoying, deterring him to grill. This product really has simplified my life in the kitchen and I love it." —Kindle Custommer
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $13.99.
Promising review: "Got an outdoor can, the kind the mechanical arm on the garbage truck picks up and tips over, with the lid opening by gravity. Placed this on the inside of the lid, near the hinge to lessen the chances of it being scraped off during emptying and no flies/maggots! No apparent odor, just seems to put a big hurt on the fly party that used to be my trash can (litter box contents, remnants of meat, etc.) " —Michael E. Bradley
Get it from Amazon for $7.44.
I'm obsessed with candles, so it was a no-brainer for my husband to gift me this surprisingly super fun gadget. It's really simple to use and charge, and it really works! I'll never have to buy another lighter again.
Promising review: "This is seriously the coolest device of my winter holiday. It makes lighting candles a breeze. Yes, there is a weird crackling noise, but that's a super minor annoyance. It's a super intuitive device. Plus the lighter with the USB (included), charge for a bit, then pop it open and light ALL THE THINGS; well, candles. I don't know how well it lights cigarettes or whatever. However, for my personal intended use, it's awesome!" —Jee W
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
My husband and I each have one of these end tables and love them. They come essentially 95% built — all you'll have to do is attach the legs. The quality is fantastic and the color is rich and warm. The soft close drawers, obviously, aren't a necessity but we do enjoy that extra little feature.
Get it from Article for $349 (also available as a mountable single drawer and in three colors).
Straga Products is a small business based out of Toronto that sells custom wood cutting boards.
Promising review: "Purchased this cutting board in maple for our first anniversary. It came packaged beautifully, and the etching was perfect. I accidentally set it to ship to an old address, but customer service promptly answered my request to ship it to my new address without a hitch. Not only did we receive a beautiful product at the correct address, but customer service needs were promptly addressed in a timely manner. Thank you for a great product!!" —HopeCameron
Get it from Straga Products on Amazon Handmade for $34 (available in 10 styles).
I had a similar bed to this in my apartment for five years and it was absolutely essential to keeping my room in order (I have, uh, quite a bit of clothing). It's great to be able to neatly fold all of your tees, pajamas, etc., and then hide 'em away in a drawer under the bed. Also great if you need to "clean up" in a hurry and stuff the drawers to the brim then simply shut it........but I never did that ;).
Promising review: "This is an AMAZING bed frame, especially for the cost. I was really afraid this wouldn't be sturdy, or look nothing like the photos...couldn't have been more wrong! The drawers are huge and strong enough for clothing/shoes. This was the easiest piece of furniture I've ever assembled. The instructions cover literally everything, all tools are included, hardware is completely organized and labeled beautifully. One person put it together in about two hours. The drawers took the longest (and were the most difficult), frame itself was together in just under an hour. Honestly, this whole frame seems like it would easily disassemble/reassemble and still be just as sturdy. Truly had a great time putting this together and it's absolutely beautiful. I'd buy another just to put it together!" —Courtney
Get it from Novogratz on Amazon for $346.70+ (available in sizes twin, full, queen, and king and four colors).
Promising review: "Okay I was so confused when I opened this but honestly it’s easy to use and after I completely deep cleaned my bathroom, I tried one of these stamps on my toilet. I was sooo skeptical and was confused how they’d work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They’re super interesting but they do the job." —Janet
Get a set of six from Amazon for $3.97.
The Nest thermostat learns your schedule and the temperatures you prefer and shifts into Eco Temperature mode when you leave to conserve energy. This smart thermostat will do all the work for you — and when you *do* actually have to make any updates to the temp in your home you can do it all from your phone, tablet, or laptop. I installed two into my new home and am really impressed so far. It was super convenient being able to put the heat up from my phone before heading over while we were still somewhat under construction.
Promising review: "We have had our best thermostat for a little over a year now and I have to say we love it. I would give 10 stars if I could!!! The features are amazing. I like that. You can adjust the temperature when you’re not home plus it syncs with the weather and knows when to adjust the temperature. Plus it knows when you’re home or away and learns your routine. We keep it set to a temperature range where in the winter it won’t go below a set temperature and in the summer it won’t go above a set temperature. No more switching back and forth between heat and AC in our crazy Texas weather. Our electric bill is significantly lower. It takes a couple weeks for it to learn your routine. We don’t ever even have to touch the thermostat." —geogg arvesen
Get it from Amazon for $199+ (available in six styles).
Wood by Stu is a small business based out of Florida that sells personalized door mats.
Promising review: "The sturdiness of this rug is great! It is so adorable and the price is a steal! I got this for my mom for her birthday and she hasn’t stopped raving about it to all of her friends." —Hannah
Get it from Wood by Stu on Amazon Handmade for $25.
You can use this product on both front-load and top-load washing machines. I ran it through the old washing machine that was left in my new house (beggars can't be choosers!) and it came out nice and clean. You might as well give their dishwasher cleaning tabs a try while you're at it.
Promising review: "I have been using bleach to clean my machine for some time but decided to give this a try a few months ago. My very first clean with Affresh left me surprised and delighted, for not only did it clean my machine, it eliminated the nasty smell that always transferred to my clothes thanks to a buildup of mold I didn't even know about. Every month now, I toss a tablet into the drum and let it work its magic. Now my machine is cleaner than ever, and my clothes always smell wonderfully fresh. I highly recommend this to everyone." —Kelli Crawford
Get it from Amazon for $11.98.
Promising review: "This cart is the perfect size and such a pretty color gold. It’s more of a matte color and not too shiny. I love that it has a wine rack underneath for additional storage. It was very easy to put together. I got the gold mirrored tray and copper mule mugs on Amazon as well." —Alison
Get it from Amazon for $89.91+ (available in eight styles).
This plant-based cleaner will remove streaks, smudges, and fingerprints from all stainless steel surfaces — sounds very therapeutic to me!
Promising review: "THIS Therapy Premium Stainless Steel Cleaner is AMAZING. New dishwasher and and a hungry dog are NOT compatible! Our small dog, 12 pounds, had a habit of stretching up her front paws and scratching her nails on the dishwasher while her food was prepared. Not even days had gone by and the new dishwasher had little thin claw scratches all down the front. I had stopped her by placing a footstool to block her, but other family members had not, despite my instructions. I tried several cleaners and had resigned to having a scratched appliance. But ONE try with the Therapy cleaner — yes, a *miracle*. The scratches cannot be seen at all — polished right out of sight. The dishwasher looks even better than when fresh out of the box — it is gleaming. I eagerly shared the success with my kitchen remodeler, who installs many appliances, and I hope others can restore their stainless products. Try it!" —L. Peterson
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
You can snag a set of two 18 x 18 pillow inserts here.
Promising review: "I LOVE these pillow cases. I’ve been shopping around for something with a boho touch for a while and finally found these. I love that I can take them off to wash. They feel great and are made with great quality. The price point you can’t beat either for three pillow cases. I would definitely recommend!" —Josh
Get the three-piece set from Amazon for $29.97.
I bought this for myself (since I'm clearly a REAL adult) and OMG. This thing REALLY works. Usually when my husband makes sauce from scratch I'm left with chunks of tomatoes throughout my sink and water that WILL NOT drain — that was until I bought the SinkShroom. My mom was so impressed she bought one, too. It's a serious game-changer.
Promising review: "I’ve been a fan of the SinkShroom and TubShroom, and this is the best product from the line so far. My kitchen sinks simply do not clog any more, so there’s no more reaching into a bunch of water to unclog anything with my hand." —Brady Amerson
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
GoHomeNumbers is a small business based out of Melbourne, Florida that sells custom plastic house numbers, letters, etc.
Promising review: "Oh my gosh, I cannot say how thrilled I am with this purchase. Renovating an older home, and these just make it perfect. I smile every time I look at them. I wish I could give 10 stars. Thank you!" —Caroline Frye
Get them from GoHomeNumbers on Etsy for $9+ (available in 10 colors).
Promising review: "Purchased these shelves to display our growing Game of Thrones Funko collection. The shelves were super easy to install and are really sturdy. We loved the color! The different sized widths of shelves accommodated the different sizes of pops, which worked great for us. Thinking about buying another set for more displays!" —Pamela
Get them from Amazon for $22.94+ (available in three sizes).
Look at that foam go!
Promising review: "It seems counterintuitive to put a little packet down your garbage disposal to clean it, but this does actually seem to work, at least for getting out weird smells that baking soda and vinegar don't really touch. I scrub the sink down first, especially around the garbage disposal area, rinse it down, and then just follow the directions on the package. I have used it with single, large-size sinks and with double sinks — only difference is that the double sink will have blue cleaning foam rise up the drain, which you rinse away when the disposal sounds clear again. I have tried the foaming cleaner in a can, but unfortunately it stopped coming out of the can about 10% of the way through. Went back to this tried-and-true." —KS
Get it from Amazon for $3.98
BuzzFeed writer Mallory Mower has and loves her frame TV. She said: "This is honest and truly the best splurge I have ever made. It has massively upgraded the look in my living room. My husband loves the photography options and I love all the classical paintings – as someone who loves changing up my decor, being able to update the display images has been so fun. The quality is fantastic while watching movies and TV...but I'm pretty sure I love it as a piece of art in my home even more."
Promising review: "We love our new frame TV. At first I was expecting to display my own photos but we really enjoy the high quality and high resolution photos that are available with the service and decided to continue our subscription. We tour different famous works and love the selection. The flat mount was easy to install and the design is sleek and smart. It makes our living space pop with color versus just having a normal TV." —Rich D
Get it from Amazon for $597.99+ (available in six sizes, six styles, and with or without expert installation).
Promising review: "I ordered the light gray and love it! It's exactly as expected and seems to be good quality. Due to the size, it came folded and rolled so there are quite a few creases but they already seem to be settling in so I'm not worried. No weird smells. I'm overall really happy about it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $31.49+ (available in 10 colors, 6 shapes, and 11 sizes).
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