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1. Prismatic window film for covering any windows where you could use a lil' extra privacy — it'll also allow the sun to cast gorgeous rainbows across the room during the day and create the coziest stained glass effect at night.
Promising review: "I live in an apartment community and I wanted to find a solution to cover up my windows without using my blinds/curtains. Let me just say...wow! This beyond exceeded my expectations. Not only does it give me the privacy I need, but the way the lights reflect in the daytime AND nighttime is just breathtaking! In the morning when the sun shines through, tiny little rainbows get casted all over the bedroom! At night it looks so cozy, warm, and has a beautiful, realistic stained glass look to it." —Katie Coyle
Get a roll from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 11 sizes).
2. A nontoxic, waterproof grout pen so you can refresh the old stained grout on your tile floors or shower walls — a far easier and cheaper alternative to having it professionally regrouted.
I've used this before on my own kitchen tile, which had gross dark grout that stuck out like a sore thumb every time I walked in there. It takes a bit of time and patience since you have to go slow, but the instructions are very straightforward, and if you accidentally get some outside of the lines, you can just wipe it off. The end results are well worth it — the entire area looks newer and cleaner.
Promising review: "I have 12-inch white tile in my whole house that is 20 years old. Even though I have kept it looking nice, the grout still was getting dark. I cleaned the grout and let it dry good 'til the next day then used the grout pen. It looks like it is brand-new. One thing that I found out was that if the tip of the pen starts to look worn you can just pull it out and turn it over — it is the same tip on both ends. It will take some time to do the whole house but it looks so great that I will just do a section at a time 'til I finish. One other thing that I did was run my finger down the grout line after I apply the grout pen then wipe down the tile line with a paper towel so no other cleanup was necessary." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available with a narrow or wide tip).
3. An easy-to-install high-pressure rainfall showerhead with an adjustable extension arm so you can set your preferred angle and height.
Check out how easy this is to set up in this TikTok!
Promising review (it's long but worth the read!): "Once upon a time, my overpriced apartment had a shower that required I stand on my tip-toes for prime water-stream positioning due to the shower's narrow position and my short stature. Why am I living like that, might you ask? Because this grad-school budget hasn't allowed for much else — OR SO I THOUGHT. This showerhead is well within a reasonable budget and goes well beyond the bang for its buck. I should have known I was in for a treat by the sleek stainless steel with chrome finish but my journey was only just beginning. For the independent handywoman I am, I was initially intimidated by installation as my plumbing expertise ends with removing hair from the drain. Luckily, it comes packaged with a small wrench and a single-paged instruction sheet that was within my attention span to follow.
"We were up and running in under 10 minutes and I could not wait to hop in. Once I did, the luxury I experienced could've fooled me into thinking I was anywhere but my own shower. The stream is wide enough that I feel like I'm getting hugged by the goddess of the sea Amphitrite herself but still controlled to not spit on me if I step out of its line of fire. Its pressure, meanwhile, is soft enough to maximize relaxation while still giving enough strength to get all the shampoo out of my thick, unkempt hair. I would say more but I'd rather go shower for the third time today. I'll leave it at this: Love yourself and your shower mates. There's no reason not to — you all deserve this experience too." —Amazon Customer
Get the shower head for $14.99+ (available in four colors and five sizes) and the adjustable shower arm for $15.99+ (available in four colors), both from Amazon.
4. Clear refrigerator bins that'll majorly upgrade your fridge organization and make it look like something out of a magazine.
These are great for stashing drinks, produce, and other commonly used items.
Promising review: "It is so easy to find things in our freezer and fridge. Because they are clear, it is so easy to see things in them. They are large enough to store lots of similar items in them. We labeled the fronts. They are durable. Great price." —MA NY Paul
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $19.99 (available in nine colors, two sizes, and multiple packs).
5. A fabric shaver to rescue your poor couch, chairs, pillows, and other fabric-covered items that are starting to pill (especially if you have cats who love to use their claws on them). This will shave off the unsightly loose ends to bring your fabric pieces back to life.
And it works on sweaters and clothes, too, of course!
Promising review: "TikTok made me buy this. I saw a furniture flipper say this is the only one of these that she uses due to the fact that it doesn’t put holes in the items she uses it on. Love it. 10/10. I’ve been using it on my couch but will be using it on clothes in the future." —Sara
Get it on Amazon for $13.99 (available in six colors and rechargeable or battery-operated versions).
6. Peel-and-stick backsplash tile that'll add some ~flavor~ to your bathroom or kitchen wall — a relatively cheap afternoon project in place of a hefty investment requiring professionals.
Promising review: "This brought new life to my super boring kitchen! This was much easier than I thought and was really worried about taking on this project but I'm glad I did. Took me over three hours from start to finish." —Blood Agent
Read the rest of this customer's in-depth review for some handy tips and tricks!
Get six self-adhesive tiles from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six styles, some of which are over $20). One box covers about five and a half feet of wall!
7. *And* while you're at it: Water-resistant, easy-to-install peel-and-stick floor tile to bring new life to that old, plain tile floor. Whether it's your kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room, it's amazing how much of a difference this makes!
Promising review: "I redid my entire bathroom! We moved into our home two years ago and our small main floor bathroom had hideous orange mosaic tiles. We want to eventually gut and revamp our bathroom but wanted to give it a cheap facelift. Floorpops made that possible and a very inexpensive option! We used caulk to seal some of the tiny gaps and caulked around the tub and underneath the baseboards for a good seal. The tiles are not moving at all and have adhered okay." —Agnieska
Get a pack of 10 tiles from Amazon for $12.32 (available in two colors). Each tile measures 12x12 inches.
8. Decorative hinges that'll liven up your garage doors with a classic carriage house look, which you'll be able to admire every time you get home for the day. They attach magnetically!
And you can easily take them off if you move! Plus, if you really want to complete the look, you can also add some magnetic windows to the top (like the picture above shows).
Promising review: "I didn't think these would last through one Oklahoma Spring tornado season but they have. They were easy to install and very durable. They add a very unique touch to my new garage doors." —Lila S.
Get it from Amazon for $11.10+ (available in two hinge styles/sets).
9. A weatherproofing strip to better seal doors and help keep out cold drafts while preventing your precious heat from escaping. Another big benefit: It'll help muffle the distracting sounds of car horns or your neighbor's loud music while working from home!
Promising review: "Finally got around to putting this in. New neighbors have obnoxious kids and this helps block out their foul-mouthed yelling and other annoying sounds outside. It is two strips per roll, which is actually the width needed for my windows, door, and sliding glass door. I used a chopstick to push it into place since the spaces in my windows were exactly the width of each strip. I was amazed at how much sound this managed to block out, and it will likely do wonders for letting air escape during the hot summers here as well. I wish I’d put it in sooner and will be ordering more to finish sealing my sliding glass door." —Tabitha
Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in four colors and two lengths).
10. And a three-layer door stopper you can install (and by "install" we mean peel and stick!) underneath your door if there's a pesky gap letting out your warm air (or letting *in* those creepy crawlies trying to escape the cold outside).
Promising reviews: "I was a bit on the fence about buying this, but it is definitely worth it. It's cut down on my heating bill by a good amount. Install was easy as heck." —Amazon Customer
"Kept all the drafts away for sure. Also keeps heat and AC temperatures in rooms comfortably. Actually saw a difference with my utility bill. Highly recommend and easy to put on. Was done in literally 3 seconds!" —Ph0t0gM@
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in four colors).
11. A compact cutlery organizer cleverly designed to maximize your drawer space with stacked, angled compartments that take up waaay less space than the typical wide, flat organizers.
See this "life-changing" drawer organizer on TikTok!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Chelsea Stuart has used the cutlery organizer to make her kitchen feel more organized. She says: "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 $11.98 (available in gray or bamboo).
12. Some faux stainless steel contact paper to upgrade your kitchen appliances. Because if it ain't broke, don't fix it — but you *can* still modernize the look fairly easily and cheaply.
And when you move or change your mind, you can easily remove or reposition it!
Promising review: "I was very skeptical, but also figured for [the price], what did I really have to lose. I am beyond blown away. It was super easy to trim to fit and apply to our black dishwasher, looks phenomenal, is super easy to clean, and while just a month into use is holding up really well. I worried the frequent sanitize loads we run and associated heat might compromise the adhesion, but so far so good. It has also fooled and then impressed many a family and friends who complimented us on our new dishwasher that finally matches the rest of the kitchen." —Amazon Customer
Get an 18-inch x 6-foot roll from Amazon for $15.79.
13. A pack of adhesive cable clips that'll straighten out that mess of cords tangled behind your home office desk that you've been trying very hard not to think about.
14. Small LED lights for instant ~ambiance~ — they're perfect for sticking under kitchen cabinets or an office desk, along the ceiling, behind a TV, or anywhere you want to add a neat glow. And using the Govee app, you can program them to give off a classic white glow or all sorts of colors, and at variety of brightness levels.
They're also helpful for turning on at night so you can see where you're going on the way to the bathroom or the kitchen for a cup of water without turning on the harsh overhead lights. I use multiple Govee lighting products in my home and absolutely love them; they're a great budget-friendly alternative to Philips Hue.
Promising review: "Adds life to the room. Set them up on shelving, entertainment center, and headboard in our bedroom to liven the room up with color. Best used with the app and fun to play with the app for different moods and music. Love the fact it can be controlled with Alexa. Now I want to buy more for almost every room in the house!" —Mike Myers
Get a 16.4-foot strip from Amazon for $20 when you apply the $5 off coupon (also available in three other lengths).
15. A power scrubber brush that straight-up attaches to a drill to handle all the muscle power of cleaning for you. If you've got stains, hard-water marks, and mold and mildew buildup that you just haven't been able to get rid of, this could be the thing that finally brings your tile, porcelain, upholstery, and more back to life.
If you happen to need a drill, here's a good Black & Decker one (as shown above!). And check out our Drill Brush attachment review for more on just how well it works!
Note: Each color of the Drill Brush attachment corresponds to the type of bristles they have, and each one is best suited for a specific type of cleaning job (for example, the yellow brush has medium bristles, best used for bathroom cleaning — bathtubs, showers, tile, and porcelain). Be sure to check the listing for which color is best for your intended purpose before buying!
Drill Brush is a small business based in New York that makes cleaning brushes that attach to drills. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician who suffered from carpal tunnel and needed a way to clean without causing him harm.
Promising review: "So I kept seeing this item on TikTok and thought, 'heck, why not?' I love this item for deep cleaning, whether it's car mats, shoes, or the shower." —A. Givens
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors).
16. Waterproof, stain-resistant faux marble granite adhesive for giving new life to that old, scratched-up desk, vanity, or bathroom counter. It's *significantly* cheaper and quicker than a full remodeling, and you're not married to the final result if you change your mind down the road, as it peels off easily without leaving damage.
It took most reviewers less than an hour to completely revamp their desk, and it was two hours *tops* for others (depending on how much space you're redoing!). Psst — If you pick this up, check out this reviewer's great installation tips for applying it to a desk!
Promising review: "I wasn’t ready to get rid of my bathroom cabinet as it is the perfect size for my bathroom. I did need to spruce it up a bit. This paper did the trick. Brought my old cabinet back to life." —TMG
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in six sizes).
17. A two-pack of Howard Products wood polish and conditioner made with beeswax and orange oil if you've noticed your wood surfaces looking a little dull and dry lately. With this, you can polish your furniture, cabinets, doors, and more to restore their luster — and avoid the cost of having them professionally refinished.
Promising review: "My 75-year-old fixer upper had some bone-dry wood floors that were otherwise in decent condition. I didn’t want to spend the money to sand and refinish them so I tried this first and WOW!! $10 and time is all it took to bring these baddies back to life. Even though the instructions state to wipe off after 20 minutes, I left it on soak in and didn’t need to wipe it off at all. Only took about an hour to soak in and I was good to go." —Hazel Eyes
Get it from Amazon for $14.20.
18. And a versatile Katzco Furniture Repair Kit to address that scratched-up door your pet has unleashed its claws on or scratched-up chair that's been bumped into one too many times. The kit includes six wood markers and six wax sticks so you can find the closest color match to the type of wood you have.
19. A set of NoNo Brackets that make mounting curtains a breeze — just attach these to the top of your existing blinds, and you won't have to drill any holes.
Promising reviews: "Saw this on a TikTok hack. Perfect for renters. Worked great and easy to install." —Jennie R Trujillo
"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 $15.95.
20. A hard-working jar of The Pink Stuff, an internet-beloved, all-purpose cleaning paste made to tackle stains, dirt, and grime practically anywhere. Put it to the test on that pan, bathtub, or wall you've long given up on and watch this versatile paste work its magic.
This TikTok-famous paste can clean literally ANY mess whether it's in your bathroom, kitchen, basement or anywhere in between.
Check out this TikTok where my former colleague Britt Ross uses The Pink Stuff on a dirty sheet pan, pair of white sneakers, and her toaster oven — spoiler, the results are *seriously* impressive.
Promising review: "This stuff is AMAZING. It has helped me clean my doors and baseboards and bring them back to life. I tried cleaning them with Magic Erasers, Dawn super soap, Lysol wipes, and NOTHING compares to this stuff. It's a bit of a process to use it but it's worth it because things will actually be clean. It's non-toxic and smells like a fruity island drink too. I love love love this stuff and will absolutely buy it again." —Kadi Thomas
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
21. Premade wall panels that'll bring an interesting flair to plain walls and doors, and just a dash of elegance without being distracting.
Some reviewers used mounting tape in their apartments for a no-damage-to-the-walls installation while others added these panels onto their doors and kitchen islands!
Promising reviews: "I wanted something to make my dark ugly doors come to life. They added a little charm to my paint job. I plan to order more for the rest of my doors." —Janice
"Moldings came in well-packed and quickly. I am a 66-year-old grandma and installed myself. Super easy to install. Used white lightning speed grip from Sherwin Williams to adhere the panels. These panels gave a 'high-end' look to an otherwise drab wall and peninsula. So classic and affordable and it will never go out of style!" —JM
Get a single panel from Amazon starting at $8.64+ (available in multiple packs and 17 sizes).
22. Leather Honey conditioner to breathe new life into your well-worn leather couch, chairs, and even shoes and apparel. This nontoxic, non-oily conditioner softens and moisturizes your leather goods, and it'll also protect them against snow and rain thanks to the water-repellent formula.
The formula is also water, snow, and rain repellent so it'll build a layer of protection for your belongings to last longer. It can be used on leather shoes, accessories, interiors, furniture, upholstery, saddles, jackets, and tack.
Promising review: "I was so scared my leather couch was garbage. It was so rough and dried out. I was searching for a new couch and I figured I’d give a conditioner a shot because I trashed this sectional we JUST got. One application of this and it’s brought back to life. It soaked in the conditioner overnight and looked like a brand new couch in the morning! I am SO amazed with this product!" —Alexa Freeborn
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
23. A leaf shine formula because if your houseplants are looking dull, they probably just need a little TLC. This'll shine them right up so they can beautify your space and look their best!
Promising review: "I've had a fiddle fig for 2+ years and the leaves have never been that rich dark green color. I figured I'd give this a try because my fiddle fig sits in my foyer and is the first thing everyone sees when they walk in the door. It's also what everyone sees in my background on my Zoom calls! So I got this and gave the leaves a quick spray. I didn't rub it in or anything, just a light coat. I kind of forgot about it but the next day I came downstairs and the light was shining in nicely and i was so shocked at how beautiful and healthy my plant looked! It brought my fiddle fig back to life!" —SM
Get it from Amazon for $7.97.
24. A pack of light-dimming stickers designed to cover up those gosh darn blinking lights keeping you up in the middle of the night.
Promising review: "Recently bought a new kitchen stove and found out the kitchen clock light had the same effect as someone having a flashlight in your face in the middle of the night. This was the perfect solution! I needed something that was capable of lowering the brightness without completely removing the ability to still see it. If the need arises, you can even stack the stickers to increase the tint level. I also used this on my air purifier which I keep near my bed — extremely multipurpose!" —Jr Hernandez
Get a sheet of over 100 dimming stickers (in various sizes and shapes) from Amazon for $4.49.
25. A roll of very handy window screen repair tape so you can patch up tears in your screen door until you're ready to replace the whole thing.
Promising review: "The perfect solution. The birds had pecked away the bottom 3 inches of this kitchen window screen. After trimming the ragged edges, I applied the 4-inch wide screen tape strip. As you can see, it was a perfect fit!" —Percussion Power (Consignment)
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors and three sizes).
26. Sheer curtains instead of heavy ones to make the most of your natural light while retaining a bit of privacy. These add such a light, airy vibe to your space!
You can also layer sheer curtains behind blackout curtains so you have both options. The curtains don't have to be white — you can choose any color!
Promising review: "I purchased these for the sliding glass door in my living room, and I love them. Although they are considered sheer, they are constructed well and heavy enough to hang beautifully and add privacy without obstructing the natural light. The texture gives them a rich look that really lends to a more sophisticated way to treat a sliding glass door/window." —Michele W.
Get them from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three sizes and 13 colors).
27. A set of bed bands so you can cinch those bed corners tight and keep your sheets and mattress pad from sliding right off the bed, especially if you (or your bedmate) tend to toss and turn at night.
Bed Band is a US-based small business that specializes in bed bands for mattresses of various sizes.
Promising review: "We have a rather deep mattress and added a memory foam topper, which gave our fitted sheet a real stretch to be able to securely tuck at the corners and not slip off. It would hold some of the time, but we frequently had a corner or two slip off during the night. It was disrupting sleep, so I was ready to safety pin the fitted sheet corners in place. However, no need for safety pins. After giving Bed Band a try our fitted sheet slipping problem is solved!
"The clamp design grips like iron, but the best part is the adjustable bands that allow for a quick final fit after installing the clamps. The other designs require that you adjust the bands first, and then stretch the clamps into place under tension. With Bed Band, you clamp each band into place without tension, then you use the quick adjuster to apply tension as needed. This makes for a much simpler installation, and with a product that by its nature needs to removed and re-installed repeatedly (sheet washing), ease of installation is critical. Bed Bands is the clear design winner here for both function and ease of installation. A stellar product design at an affordable price!" —David K
Get a pack of four bands from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three colors, two sizes, and multiple packs).
28. A pack of sparkling drawer knobs to replace those old, rusted knobs on the antique dresser you inherited (or thrifted), giving it a glam makeover for less than 10 bucks!
29. A miraculous little bottle of Quick N Brite Fireplace Cleaner, because it's cold out there, and you'd probably rather not see soot stains and built-up ash from years past when you go to light a fire. This fireplace cleaning kit will have your hearth looking as good as new, just in time for cozy fireside chats.
Promising reviews: "I saw this product in a TikTok cleaning video and was convinced to try. We had really tough stains on our fireplace stone from a fire that got out of hand. I tried other cleaners and none worked like this did. I didn’t have to scrub too hard and it made a huge difference." —Titan22
"We recently bought a home that has a full wall brick fireplace. There was soot along the outer lower part, the brick was grey and it should be red. Also there were fire burn marks on the brick from having too big of a fire. I scrubbed the thick gel on the brick, then had a clean pail of water with a old rag — once you wiped it off, it was like magic! Brought the brick back to life and looking new again." —Wendy Morgan
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
30. Vintage-style Edison bulbs to replace the stark white lighting in your lamps and sconces. The'll produce a soft warm glow — bright enough for reading, but not to the point of blinding you. They're fully dimmable too!
Hudson Bulb Co. is a small business that specializes in vintage bulbs and other types of lighting.
Promising review: "These light bulbs arrived safely with sensible packaging. I was delighted by their design. I have two antique sconces without shades and these beauties brought the room to life." —Alida Navarrete
Get a four-pack for $15.97+ (available in clear or amber glass, and other styles).
31. A glass and ceramic cooktop cleaning kit because you're tired of looking at the baked-on grease, burnt food, and harsh stains on your smooth cooktop. This kit comes with everything you need to restore your range to its former glory.
You'll get a 10-ounce bottle of cooktop cleaner, a grip pad, a scraper, and a cleaning pad.
Promising review: "This is by far, the greatest cleaner I have ever ordered from Amazon and I am so beyond thrilled that I did. This product will get off 5-6 year old baked-on grease from your stove. We have a gas range and the stuck on grease from the previous owners was absolutely disgusting. My husband would even cover our stove when people would come over so they couldn't seen the range. I finally got around to using this kit one Sunday when I had the time and it brought our old range back to life. It looks like a new stove. My husband couldn't believe how amazing it now looks. This stuff works and the razor is the key to all of it!" —Smoore
Get the kit from Amazon for $11.48 (also available in a kit with extra cleaning pads).
32. A 20-pack (!) of extra thick magic cleaning pads most reviewers agree is a great swap for the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. They're extra durable, so you can put them to work on your toughest cleaning jobs and watch the mess just ✨ disappear ✨.
Promising reviews: "I use them for cleaning all over my apartment. Brought my semi permanent hair dye-stained tub back to life!" —Hogan
"I went on a four-hour date with these bad boys and my baseboards. It was a great date!! My baseboards are so shiny and the erasers did not scratch my walls or paint when I cleaned the top lip of the baseboards. I can easily cut or tear them in half to get smaller erasers for those nooks and crannies." —Heather C
Psst — check out BuzzFeed's STK cleaning pads review for more deets (and incredible before and after photos).
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $12.56.
33. A jar of clear Museum Gel, a reusable nontoxic gel that'll secure your belongings so they don't get knocked over (by a mischievous cat, a clumsy family member, or even an earthquake). It won't stain or leave marks on your furniture either.
Promising review: "I bought this to keeps things in place on my countertop in my travel trailer. I was sick of stuffing all of my countertop items in the sink and in cabinets during travel, and this product is the solution! I used it to stick my paper towel holder down and it hasn't moved a hair since! We have used the paper towel holder, we have traveled, we have had KIDS getting paper towels and it hasn't budged. Perfect solution for mess-free, damage-free hold." —Ashley
Get it from Amazon for $11.46.
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