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Sometimes the simplest things can transform the way you view your home.
Plus, now your kids and/or pets won't decide those cords are their new favorite dangerous toys.
Promising review: "The quality of this is great and I love that it makes my desk look so much more organized. It has many openings and can fit a larger extension cord inside of it." —nancy simmons
Get it from Amazon for $25.99. Check out an option that'll blend in with wood floors.
Promising review: "Great sound, nice clean design, with straightforward instructions, it’s good for a first-time player or someone looking for something more portable because it’s sleek and light to carry around. Definitely happy with this purchase!" —carlyyyy1313
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $69.
Promising review: "Such a simple idea, how is this just coming into my life now? I didn't think showers could get any better but now I have a brew/wine within reach at all times. Really helps take the edge off after a long day. The thing is way sturdier than you'd expect, I've tugged on it and it's not going anywhere. The slotted design allows you to use stemmed wineglasses too. A truly perfect product. This $13 piece of plastic is working as hard as my therapist and I stan." —Steven
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in six colors).
Get it from Anthropologie for $78+ (available in 4 sizes).
Tiny Showcase is a small business whose goal is to make collecting art more affordable and accessible. They release limited edition prints from a variety of incredible artists, and donate a portion of the proceeds to a nonprofit organization near and dear to the artists' heart.
Also, heads up that Tiny Showcase has a quantity policy, meaning you can only buy two of each print, to avoid wholesale transactions and maintain the integrity of an online curated gallery.
Get All Together Now by Priscilla Weidlein from Tiny Showcase for $36+ (available unframed, matted 11"x14", or framed in maple; PayPal available).
Check out more available pieces at Tiny Showcase here.
Paige's Candle Co. is a Black woman-owned small business based in New York City that specializes in vegan candles that are shipped with biodegradable materials. Founder Paige Graham is a strong believer that access to natural products should not be constrained by one's zip code, and works to create products that contribute towards a positive and healthy lifestyle accessible to everyone. A portion of sales are donated to offer free craft classes to New York City non-profit organizations, and during the COVID-19 crisis, a portion of sales are donated to City Harvest, a non-profit organization helping to feed hungry New Yorkers in need.
Get it from Paige's Candle Co. for $15+ (available in three sizes; Shop Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal available).
Check out our write-up of this inexpensive and super cool marble adhesive surface cover!
Promising review: "I wanted to spruce up my rented apartment's kitchen counter, and this contact paper did not disappoint. The contact paper is super sticky, but no matter how many times you messed up (and I've messed up A LOT!), the contact paper will still be sticky. There is a technique to sticking it so you don't get bubbles (we used credit cards to force out the bubbles), so you will have to play around with it. Highly recommend it!" —G. Chen
Get it from Amazon for $6.09+ (available in four sizes).
It comes with a bottle of cleaner, a scraper, and a cleaning pad.
Promising review: "I've always been annoyed cleaning our glass stovetop, but this has made things so much easier. I even burned on a sauce made with brown sugar last night (and if you've ever done that, you know it's a pain to clean off) and this kit helped clean every little flake off. I've also used the scraper to clean paint off of our countertops and tile floors (I may or may not have spilled some during another DIY product 😂) but the scraper helped get it off super easy. 10/10 recommend." —Rebecca B
Get it from Amazon for $11.50.
Plus, these bulbs come with a lot of super cool features! You can set specific times for the bulbs to turn on and off, use their "sunrise" and "sunset" modes to ease you in and out of the day, sync with your music so the lights change based on the rhythms and dynamics of your favorite songs, AND you can use your camera and photos to select the specific color you want your bulb to match.
Promising review: "I love this lightbulb! The app you download for it is very user friendly, and I adapted to it very quickly. You can adjust brightness and the color all from your phone. One of my favorite features is 'scene.' It has a variety of options like 'romantic,' 'reading,' and the coolest in my opinion: 'sunrise/sunset.' Over the span of 15 minutes, it mimics the colors of a sunrise/sunset. It goes from red, to orange, to purple, etc. It’s a very cool lightbulb and I recommend it to all of my friends." —Kristina Adamik
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
Clare is a Black woman-owned small business that focuses on making paint shopping easy and inspiring, offering designer-curated colors, peel-and-stick color swatches, and high quality paint and supplies so your experience is hassle- and mess-free. If the whole concept of repainting stresses you out, Clare is here to help!
Get it from Clare for $54 per gallon (and $2 per swatch; QuadPay available).
Jungalow is a Black-owned business and the brainchild of designer, founder, creative director Justina Blakeney. The brand prioritizes sustainability, using natural, recycled, recyclable, and compostable materials wherever possible. They also have a cool program where they plant at least two trees for every single order!
Promising review: "I love how this shower curtain gives my small bathroom some strong graphic detail while keeping the vibe soothing and relaxing. It looks stunning next to my collection of tropical plants and the feel of the 100% cotton exterior is beautiful. It was the simplest way to completely transform the space and I love it so much!" —Krystal C.
Get it from Jungalow for $41.
Promising review: "Easy set up. I never realized how much I needed this until I got it!! Alexa helps manage my pre-coffee mornings by telling my weather, turning on my lights, and even starting my coffee with the smart plugs and smart lightbulbs I also purchased. She can tell me my news, help me pick what to wear based on the weather and will even sing me a song, tell me a joke or just be that little voice that says “have a nice day!” You can sign up for morning meditations or inspirational quotes to be read to you in the a.m. too. She turns on my lights before I walk into a dark house as well. All little things. But it helps to start your day out right. Yeah she isn’t a Jack Black with her jokes. And no she wouldn’t make it to a competition of “The Voice,” but she keeps me organized and helps me actually FOLLOW a shopping list during my weekly grocery shop. So I would say she is worth it. I also purchased the Echo studio and clock style Dot. They will all interconnect and I will review that whole business when they arrive. (I wanted a higher quality of sound for the music in my music vault, thus the studio purchase.) This would make a great Christmas gift for any Prime member and be a great place to start with your own smart home devices collection. It would be nice for small spaces like the bathroom for tunes while in the shower too! Thanks Amazon for the great sale deal too!" —Lisa H.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
Promising review: "My plant animals arrived on time and they were exactly as described. I was very happy with the packaging and think they make great, unusual little gifts for the plant enthusiast and animal lovers among us. I'm looking forward to visitors spotting them 'hanging about' in my home." —Hazel Coulter
Get it from AnotherStudio on Etsy for $8.52 (available in 12 animals).
It can also be trimmed or combined to fit any size window glass.
Promising review: "Beautiful! I love love love this window film! It was very easy to install and so far I don’t see any edges or corners trying to pop up. I looks beautiful all day long, but in the evening when the sun is shining in this window’s direction, it creates rainbows all over. I would definitely buy this again." —Megan R.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in seven sizes).
Promising review: "I'm an incoming freshman this fall and I bought this to add some personality to my dorm. It has beyond exceeded my expectations! I placed it directly on top of my dorm bed as shown in the display photos and am so pleased with how it looks. It fits perfectly with the grey/white color scheme I was going for and have received numerous compliments from both my friends and RAs when they've visited. I cannot stress enough how much of an 'aesthetic feel' it adds to my dorm." —jhsgf
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
Promising review: "Very convenient. I'd been looking for new laundry baskets to keep in my bathroom so my family didn't just throw clothes into a pile on the floor. There isn't a lot of floor space in there, so I was looking for a tall narrow basket and found these. They are great. I put one on the back of the door and one hanging from a towel rack and labeled one for light colors and, without even asking, my family has been putting their clothes in the correct bin, and I just need to unzip and let the clothes fall into the laundry basket and they are ready to go into the wash. I really like them." —D. Jelte
Get it from Amazon for $13.96+ (available in six colors).
Promising review: "Chom Chom, you da real MVP. I've had it in my possession for like two hours and I've cleaned everything. The couch, the blinds, the cat tree pad, the chair, I'm obsessed. I feel like this thing should win an award for being so awesome. I feel like it should be in raffle baskets and giveaways and silent auctions for every event that highlights 'things cat people need.' It's better than those sticky rollers, it's better than the one-directional velvet wand thing that I always use the wrong way and make a mess, it's the best. I don't have any before pictures because as soon as I started rolling stuff I went crazy." —Meowser
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
Promising review: "I just moved into a brand-new apartment and didn't want to put holes in the walls. I have purchased quite a variety of the 3M Command mini hooks, wire hooks, cord bundlers, picture hangers, photo bars, display shelves, extra adhesive tabs in different sizes, etc. It will be a long time before I go back to using nails. These Command products are the greatest! I recently found one of the unused adhesive tabs in the pocket of something that had gone through the washer and dryer and it STILL worked! ! ! Thanks for a terrific, easy-to-use product." —LJE
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
It even comes with a built-in Bluetooth music speaker so you can sync your favorite songs or audio with it, plus a remote with ten color and dimming options so you can control it from wherever you are in the room.
Promising review: "Bought this for a galactic-themed party recently, and I'm amazed by the quality! The LED lights are crisp and clear, and very colorful on empty canvases. This can also be used for kids' rooms, gaming rooms, or for a night under the 'stars' when it's rainy out. The instructions are clear on which buttons are which on the remote control, so you can change the colors of the simulated nebulas, set timers, etc. easily." —Shin-Chiao Fang
Get it from Amazon for $33.99.
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! After over 10 years of the grout not being cleaned, and a botched repair job, the bathroom floor in this house looked horrendous. Two pens covered the entire bathroom floor, with plenty left over in the second pen, even with applying two to three layers (which you will definitely need as the paint is a bit thin and also absorbs into the grout). Super easy to apply, works exactly like a regular paint marker. Be sure to press the pen tip on a separate (thick) cloth to activate it before actually using on the grout so you don't end up with a huge mess on the tile when the paint floods out at first. If you see the first side of the tip is getting frayed, just pull it out and turn it around to the other side." —regalle
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
eLo Vegan Lifestyle is a Black-owned small business based in Brooklyn, New York that offers plant-based, organic, and vegan products.
Get it from eLo Vegan Lifestyle for $125 (available in three colors; Shop Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Amazon Pay available).
Promising review: "So this sign is great. It came completely packed with the little foam pieces shown in the video to ensure it arrives intact. No setup was required, just plug in and turn on. There is a handy on/off switch so it may be left plugged in. The light is super bright and beautiful and exceeded my expectations. Can’t wait to get it hung on the wall!" —Dakota Watson
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in 11 designs).
Get it from Society6 for $33.74 (originally $44.99).
Get it from Bespoke Post for $80.
The Film Artist is a woman-owned business that offers a wide collection of female-focused prints and more!
Promising review: "I'm doing little kicks over this print! The artist absolutely nailed the nuances of Elaine's dance moves and attitude. It arrived timely and packaged with care." —Ceceliaginger
Get it from TheFilmArtist on Etsy for $12+ (available in eight sizes and 20 color options).
Promising review: "Are you kidding me? How could anyone rate these anything less than a 5 stars? Mine arrived fairly quickly. They are colorful and the pattern is exactly as pictured. They are wrapped individually. What a good buy! I plan on using mine in a door wreath because they are perfect for decorations." —JZACKCO
Get a pack of seven from Amazon for $4.99.
Need a drill? Here's one.
Promising review: "I bought this on a whim because my walk in shower is just a pain to clean. I'm 51 and I guess I've just been old school with how I clean, so hand scrubbing it was for years. The FIRST time I used this to clean my shower it took five minutes AND it scrubbed my shower more clean than it has been in years. In the corners, the floor, the glass door... everything came out squeaky clean. I'm NEVER cleaning my shower by hand again." —Terry
Get a set of three brush heads from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in soft, medium, stiff, and ultra-stiff bristles).
Promising review: "I get so many compliments when people see my room. It goes well with the theme I have going on. I would definitely recommend someone to invest in this because it is not only cute, but comfortable on my sensitive skin." — Lynn152020
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $59+ (available in two sizes).
Winding Hills Designs is a small family business that uses the individual skills of variety of family members to create out of the ordinary gifts. They mill their own wood, design their own art, and assemble all of their products near the foothills of the Rockies.
Promising review: "I looked through a lot of different sets before deciding on this one. My boyfriend wanted a chess set but doesn't have a lot of table space, and he has a cat so I was afraid she would knock the pieces over or eat them. He loves wall art so this was the perfect solution! This also shipped so fast! I think I received it within two days of ordering. WOW!" —Andrea Sanchez
Get it from WindingHillsDesigns on Etsy for $59.
It also comes with a microfiber cloth, so you can avoid using paper towels!
Promising review: "Just thought I would be doomed to a fingerprint-stained fridge for the rest of my small children's time at home. I have tried everything from sprays to special microfiber cloths, and there were always shadows of where the handprints and fingerprints had been. The very first time I used this, it cleaned off two years of three kids’ fingerprint smudges that I thought were permanent! It took a matter of seconds. Ah-mazing." —ZMomUtah
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
Promising review: "I've purchased similar items in the past that visually looked like this but were stiff and rigid. This is amazing. Totally eased my back pain from my quarantined-at-home desk job. Highly recommend." —Bellarosa555
Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in two colors).
Comma is a small business based in Oceanside, New York whose goal is to make your home feel like a peaceful sanctuary. In order to work toward their mission of spreading this feeling to all, Comma donates 10% of their sales to local organizations that help those dealing with homelessness.
Get it from Comma for $169+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
Get it from West Elm for $62 (available in five colors and two sizes).
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