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1. A window insulator kit to help keep your home nice and warm as the temperatures continue to drop. It's hard to enjoy a cozy evening on the couch when you're freezing from that harsh November draft.
Promising review: "I buy this every winter and it makes a BIG difference! We have super-thin windows and this works like a charm to stop 80% of the cold drafts, and I find I can sit right next to the window without a problem after installing them. It's easy to install and looks invisible after you apply heat with a hair dryer. No one will be able to tell there's a film and it'll look completely transparent after you apply heat. It was so satisfying to see the wrinkles disappear! It looks great, works great, and will save your energy! Win win win!" —Raymond
Get a three-window kit from Amazon for $21.85 (also available in a three-window and 10-window kit).
2. And a self-adhesive seal strip because the cold air loves to sneak its way in around the door. Not today!
You'll get two seals (totaling 16 feet) that are 9 millimeters thick.
Promising review: "As a queer household we usually embrace anything not straight; we are highly open-minded and accepting. HOWEVER our crooked doorframes are the exception. Seeing our house is older than the concept of building codes and built by someone who apparently didn't believe in 'measure twice cut once' we were happy to find a cheap solution to the straight-up breezes in our kitchen! Severely cut down on the amount of wind coming through and improved the temperature in the mudroom in a matter of minutes!" —bitandbridle
Get it from Amazon for $7.27+ (available in four colors).
3. Or a three-layer door stopper perfect for anyone who has a wide gap at the bottom of their door. Just cut this strip to the size you need and use the built-in adhesive to stick it in place. In addition to keeping out drafts, it can also help keep noises out so you can watch every Thanksgiving episode of Gossip Girl in peace!
Promising review: "I’m renting an apartment and my front door doesn’t brush up against the floor. There was about an inch gap, which was annoying because it meant light, noise, and bugs could get in. Ever since I’ve installed this, I’ve had almost no bugs, no light, and so much less sound! It’s great. The sound blocking is especially amazing because my bedroom is near the front door and I hated hearing my neighbors conversations clear as day in the stairwell. It’s not totally noise cancelling but it’s so much better." —airazedy
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
4. A jetted tub cleaner for those who love a warm bath on a chilly fall day. This will help you get the gunk out of your tub, along with all those nasty particles hiding in your jets.
Promising review: "They don't call this Oh Yuk for no reason. I previously used Jacuzzi's two-part system and this worked sooo much better. I was totally embarrassed not to mention grossed out at how much funk came out. It was NASTY! It definitely cleans your tub. You will probably have to clean the sides of your tub after it's finished because of how much stuff might come out. I swear I clean my tub on a regular basis, but I was amazed at how much better this worked. Highly recommend!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.84.
5. A pair of fleece-lined memory foam slippers so you can shuffle around your cold, hardwood floors all day while making sure your toes are cozy and protected.
Buyers recommend sizing up if you're between sizes.
Promising review: "These are so comfortable. I think I've worn them every day since I bought them! The memory foam is nice and thick and they're so cozy, and cute on top of that! I think I will easily wear these out purely because of the frequency with which I wear them... And then I'll buy another pair exactly like them!" —Amanda H
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 and 10 colors).
6. A pair of leaf scoops that'll save the day when it's time for dreaded fall yard work. Picking up leaves just got A LOT quicker and easier!
Promising review: "We have a very large wooded property that requires a lot of leaves and sticks to be raked up. We have tried various brands of leaf scoops but most lasted not even one season. Since purchasing the ReLeaf Leaf Scoops are job has been much easier. First of all is the way your hands grasp the scoops. These are much more ergonomic and are actually like extensions of your own hands. Second, these are very sturdy and do not bend when trying to pick up a pile of sticks and debris. We have made it through the season so far without issue. Next will be the dreaded fall cleanup. I highly recommend the ReLeaf Leaf Scoops which make our yard, woods, and garden cleanup easier." —trouble54
Get a pair from Amazon for $15.79.
7. And a large garden dustpan so you have a convenient place to put all those pretty, yet annoying leaves. It's made of waterproof material and you don't even have to hold it open — basically it's everything those large paper bags wish they could be.
Promising review: "As large as I hoped, allowing me to fill them with leaves and press the leaves down several times, to move a LARGE amount of leaves in one go. Two different straps are placed so the full bag is easy to carry. Flat side of the opening DOES stay close to the ground, allowing easy 'sweep' of the rake to move leaves into the plenty-wide opening. Might be my most-loved leaf processing tool this fall, because I save and chip all my leaves. I also ordered the Bully Tool 1000 Poly Leaf Scoop, which works perfectly to press/compact the leaves in the bag." —June S.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sizes).
8. A pack of solar-powered waterproof deck lights great for enjoying cozy evenings by the fire pit, without having to worry about the fact that your backyard is almost completely dark by 5 p.m.
Promising review: "These lights were easy to install and look great in on our deck. We just had a pool built and needed some light on the steps of the deck so we could see walking up the steps at night. They're beautiful without too much light." —BJ
Get 16 from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four colors).
9. A KitchenAid attachment organizer that'll definitely come in handy when you're making all of those delicious Thanksgiving cakes and pies! It'll help to declutter your cupboard and ensure your whisk, dough hook, and paddle are ready-to-go.
It can be mounted by screws or Command Strips.
3D Home Solution is a small biz based in Frisco, Texas that makes really genius home organizers.
Promising review: "Just what I didn’t know I needed! My attachments didn’t have a good home. The whisk is too fat for my drawers, but I wanted to keep them together, and near the mixer, so they just sat on a shelf. Now they have a home, and they’re not blocking the canisters on the shelf!" —Noora
Get it from 3D Home Solution on Etsy for $12 (available in three colors).
10. A peeler, corer, and slicer device to prep all of those apples you got from the orchard for your famous apple pie recipe, totally hassle-free. It securely suctions to the countertop so all you do is turn the crank while the machine does the hard work. 🍎
When your apple is naked, it slides right off the core.
Promising review: "It’s super easy. Used it to slice apples for an apple pie. It worked wonderfully. My kids have pulled it out to serve themselves apples for a snack. And I’ve also used it to peel potatoes and to make curly fries (I just remove the coring blade). It worked great for all of the above. I truly highly recommend this product." —Camila Irwin
Get it from Amazon for $29.70 (also available in a clamp version).
11. And a set of oven liners so when baking inevitably gets messy, you don't have to worry about having hard-to-clean crumbs and stickiness all over the inside of your oven. Just pull out the liner and wash it in the sink.
Promising review: "I got tired of cleaning the bottom of my oven out after every drip and spill, or running the 'oven clean' option, which uses up so much energy and makes my house HOT during the process. I used to have foil on the bottom of the oven to help with spills, and that improved things greatly — but then you have to replace the foil after a while. I had to cut them to size, which was easy to do with a simple pair of household scissors. Then I placed them in the oven (they look nice!), and I waited for it to get messy. I cooked something super messy and finally needed to clean the liner. It was SO easy; I put it in the sink and used my sink sprayer and everything immediately slid right off the liner. No problem! I have a double oven, so I was glad this pack came with more than one. I have one in each oven and one on standby in case I need it. I know that having a dirty oven isn't the worst thing in the world, but if it matters to you, try these!" —Hpg
Get a set of three from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a combo pack with different shapes).
12. And a heavy-duty oven scrub for anyone who doesn't have liners and needs to get all of that gunk and residue out of their oven.
Cleaning Studio is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in natural cleaning products.
Promising review: "This product is amazing! It works fast with pretty minimal elbow grease. The stainless-steel sponge that comes with it makes it easier. And it smells great!" —Melissa C.
Get it from Cleaning Studio on Etsy for $19.99.
13. Or a speedy fume-free oven cleaner you can spray on and wipe away just 30 seconds later! If you like fuss-free cleaning (especially ahead of the holidays) then this is for you.
If your oven is in need of a deep, deep clean, you may need to let this cleaner sit longer, but it'll do a heck of a job lifting all the barnacles of food bits that are crusted on your oven.
Promising review: "Oven was in a shameful state and to top it off, the lasagna bubbled over and burnt on to everything. This spray is not scent-free, but it is not too bad and I am sensitive to smells. Sprayed it on last night and left it until this morning. Started by spraying the racks with hot water and the dirt just fell off. A couple of stubborn particles remain, but a quick scrub with a sponge and dish soap and they are shiny and clean. Inside of the oven just needed to be wiped out and a little bit of light scrubbing here and there. So happy. This job normally takes a couple of hours, but I did the whole thing in less than an hour." —Samantha B.
Get it from Amazon for $12.03.
14. A humidifier because although crisp autumn weather is great, it can also start to cause dry skin, dry throats, allergies, etc. This will help add some humidity in your home to lessen those things.
Promising review: "A humidifier is great for dry skin! I have eczema and when my skin is especially dry, I use this humidifier when I sleep and I wake up to soft skin and hair. The downside is that your hair might look a little oily sometimes but there are adjustment levels — low and high levels. Using the humidifier, you really feel the difference when you wake up. A great item for skincare. And especially great if you struggle with dry skin, whether just during wintertime or all the time!!! Highly recommend this!" —Daisy
Get it from Amazon for $29.98+ (available in three sizes).
15. A fireplace cleaner to help you can get that bad boy spotless and soot-free before you start to use it for the rest of fall and winter.
Promising review: "Unbelievable! My daughter just moved into her first home. She thought she would have to paint her brick fireplace because of the heavy soot stains that had been there for years. We applied the product twice and put in a whole lot of elbow grease, but what a difference! It’s a messy process, but well worth the time and energy." —MM
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
16. A pair of dog leggings so your furry companion can keep their paws warm and protected on those brisk morning walks.
Walkee Paws is a small biz started by pet owner Lisa Baronoff. You may have seen them on Shark Tank! Get 15% off site-wide with the code WALKEEBUZZ.
Promising review: "I love the Walkee Paws. Unlike the other type of dog boots, these stay on her tiny feet. My little girl never liked walking in the rain or snow. The first time I put them on her inside the house, she was hesitant to walk but with a little coaxing she walked off the rug onto the wooden floor. When she realized that she didn't slip, she started acting silly running back and forth in the house. Now she loves walking in the snow and water puddles." —Cynthia C.
Get them from Walkee Paws for $39.99 (available in sizes XS–L and in eight colors).
17. A Sun Joe pressure washer that'll get your outdoor furniture clean as new before you store them away ahead of winter. You can also use it to get all of that wet mud off of your fence and driveway.
Promising review: "Great product at a good price. Used this power washer to wash my stucco house for pre-painting. Unit worked as advertised. Fairly quiet, but yet powerful sprayer. Great customer service and would highly recommend this product to anyone." —Boy Wonder CTS
Get it from Amazon for $158.90.
18. As well as an instant stain remover spray to ensure all of the black mold and mildew are gone from your patio chairs. Just spray it on and be amazed as it starts to remove all the grossness instantly.
Promising review: "I have a small three-tier water fountain in my patio, naturally the birds in the community have come to rely upon it for drinking and bathing. I literally sprayed this product and walked away, I actually left it on overnight, I got busy with other tasks. When I checked back all of the mold was gone, everything, with no damage to the painted stucco wall or cement and no scrubbing. Literally spray and leave." —Mark
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes).
19. A pack of two shelf dividers perfect for storing all of your thick sweaters on shelves, without worrying about them toppling over.
20. A doormat so you can wipe off your muddy boots at the door. It also gives an important message to visitors since you will, in fact, be starting hibernation early this year.
Promising review: "I purchased this mat in 2012 (according to Amazon) and as of today, six years later, it is still at my front door and still entirely effective in making people laugh (albeit far less effective in encouraging them to actually go away). In six years, it has been perpetually rained on, survived several hurricanes, been frozen, and generally abused in every way a doormat can be. It is now a bit rough around the edges; however, it is still clearly legible, isn’t really falling apart at all despite some minor fraying on the corners, and probably one of the longest lasting, cheapest purchases I’ve ever made. This mat is a terrific value for the cost. Six years ago I would have assumed that by this age in life I would be into a more polite welcome mat…nah. I’m going to re-order this one again and re-assess sometime by 2024." —smirknsmile
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
21. A pack of bottle-cleaning tablets that'll finally help you clean out those stained travel mugs and insulated tumblers, because late fall means carrying hot coffee or tea with you at all times.
Promising review: "After many failed attempts using different products I had finally given up and accepted my coffee pot was always going to be stained. Then my husband sends me an article about different things to buy on Amazon and this item was one of them. I was skeptical, even after seeing reviews and before and after pictures. But what the heck, for less than $10 why not try. And I am so happy I did! I let my coffee pot run without adding coffee so I could have nice hot water, then dropped one of these tabs in. It immediately started to fizz, ended up leaving overnight. The next day with a quick swipe with a bottle brush and my coffee pot looked like it was brand-new!" —Andrea N
Get 12 tablets from Amazon for $6.40.
22. A snuggly and hypoallergenic comforter to keep you extra cozy as it gets colder and darker outside. Just don't be surprised if you never want to get out of bed!
If hypoallergenic microfiber fill that won't make you sweat through your pajamas like traditional down sounds good to you, we highly recommend adding this duvet to your cart.
Promising review: "This comforter is awesome. The quality is great, especially for the price! It is warm so I probably wouldn't use it in the summer months but definitely perfect for fall and winter. It is so comfortable, cozy, and warm, yet breathable and lightweight at the same time. Perfect duvet insert." —Meghan O'Keefe
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in eight sizes and six styles).
23. Or a dual zone comforter ideal for couples who have very different body temperatures. Sometimes 63 degrees is freezing for one person and warm for the other. This will help you both sleep peacefully.
Promising review: "This comforter is what we’ve always needed. My husband and I are always tangled in blankets because I need more but yet they always end up on his side. This comforter provides an all-in-one solution that keeps me warm and him cool and our bedroom looking calm and zen." —Hannah
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
24. And a soft muslin throw you'll want to cuddle up with on the couch every night as you start to search for holiday movies the second Halloween ends.
Shyla Smith — a mother of two boys, a full-time attorney, and the founder of Muslin Comfort — set about to create the perfect muslin blanket for adults after struggling to find one on the market.
Promising review: "We are so happy with the 365 Blanket we bought! The gray color is soothing; the soft feel is perfect as we glide into sleep each evening; the weight is perfect — an all-season addition to our bedroom! The length is longer than we expected. This is not necessarily a bad thing. We are so used to blankets that aren't long enough, so it is just something we are getting used to. Amazing purchase — thank you so much!" —Amy A.
Get it from Muslin Comfort for $199.99+ (available in four sizes and 12 colors).
25. A gutter scoop to assist you in the dreaded chore of cleaning wet leaves out of your gutter. At least this will help the process go lot more quickly and smoothly.
Promising review: "Not sure why it took me so long to find this item. After years of scraping out packed silt in the bottom of my gutters, I saw this and ordered it. I was a little unsure if I could use it on my smaller than standard size 4-inch gutters, but if anything the smaller size lets this thing fit even tighter and scoop out more efficiently. (I do have to lift it over the gutter junctions but that's fine." —W. Steward
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
26. A portable paw cleaner for preventing your pup from tracking mud all throughout the house after they had a ball running through leaves in the backyard.
Promising review: "This product is great. My puppy is a digger and we have red clay type dirt. It gets her paws clean fast and easily. So much better than having to get a bath every time she digs." —Mandi Bultman
Get it from Amazon for $10.19+ (available in three sizes, eight colors, and with or without a lid).
27. A light therapy alarm clock because we all know how much of a downer the limited sunlight is at this time of year. This will help to ease your mornings by gently waking you up with a simulated sunrise (it also does sunsets). There are 20 brightness settings and five natural wake-up sounds to choose from.
Promising review: "This thing seemed pretty expensive at first, but it has totally transformed my morning routine. I wake up with a smile on my face instead of a desire to murder my annoying alarm clock. Instead of being jerked awake by a horrible sound, I'm slowly drawn from my dreams with the soft light and the eventual sound of birds chirping — even when it is still pitch dark outside. A total game changer for me!" —Anna Lyman
Get it from Amazon for $99.95.
Read our in-depth Philips Wake-Up Light review to learn more.
28. And finally, some space-saving vacuum storage bags so you can stash all of your summer clothes away and make room in your closet for more sweaters and cardigans.
Promising review: "It’s amazing how much these bags compress. Plus you can see what’s in them without opening multiple bins. I packed RV bedding (pillows/comforter) in one jumbo bag. They are great for travel, too, just compress wrinkle free items prior to placing in suitcase." —Mary
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five quantities).
Check out my coworker's Spacesaver vacuum storage bags review for more deets!
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