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1. An electrical outlet cover with a power strip that's perfect if your bed or couch is against an outlet because it plugs in flat against the wall and provides you with an extension cord. Plus, you won't have to look at a heaping pile of cords sprawling from the wall.
Promising review: "I have an outlet above our mantel that’s meant for a wall-mounted TV. We have a large painting covering it. We wanted to use the plug to power two Wi-Fi speakers on the long mantle. The thinness of the plug is perfect behind the painting. The power strip is hidden by a mantle clock. So, we have our two speakers to either side and no visible wires. This product may not work for every application, but for us, it’s 10 stars." —Chashum
Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in ten styles).
2. An expandable honeycomb drawer organizer so you no longer have to rummage through your sock drawer trying to find a matching pair — and then end up wearing mismatched ones. It comes with 17 compartments so you'll *bee* able to fit so many things in here!
Promising review: "OK, admittedly, I am a bit of an organization freak. I purchased two of these organizers (yes, you do need two PER drawer) to organize my underwear drawer. I agree that $20 seems like a lot to pay for a few pieces of plastic to organize a drawer no one else really sees, but...it's totally worth it. The gratification I got from being able to see exactly what I had, neatly organized, easy to find...wow. I definitely recommend this product. And the actual dividers are well made and super easy to assemble. As a previous reviewer said, the number of times you will look at your drawer and be totally satisfied makes the price well worth it." —Brigette
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
3. A pack of shelf dividers to prevent your towering pile of sweatshirts or jeans from tipping over. It'll help you organize all your folded clothes into neat stacks, and you'll never have to rifle through a heaping pile of random garments again!
4. A pair of clever ceiling fan chain pulls that are not only so gosh darn adorable, but also super helpful. Since the fan and light cord look the exact same (who created it like that?), these will help you tell the difference.
Promising review: "Absolutely adorable! They add panache to the fan, and you never have to worry about which pull to choose. The set also makes it easier for me to reach them. They do not get in the way and are a sturdy fit into the original chain. Would highly recommend to anyone." —Scholar Mama
Get them from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two lengths and four styles).
5. A peel-and-stick wallpaper to make redecorating your room easy peasy lemon squeezy rather than repainting your entire wall.
Promising review: "I am IN LOVE. I bought this to use as a backsplash in my rented studio apartment kitchen, which has potential to be pretty but really needs some help. I ordered two rolls thinking that if I liked it in my kitchen, I’d order more to use on the wall behind my bar cart. I loved it so much when it came in that I decided to go ahead and put it up on the big wall and deal with the kitchen later. The pattern is so easy to line up and it looks so good! My tiny, dark apartment instantly looked bigger and brighter. Even up close I can’t tell where the seams are. It was super easy to put up by myself, though I would recommend having another person to help if possible because it would have taken a lot less time if I’d had someone to hold it steady while I lined up the edges. If I could give 6 stars I would. It’s expensive but worth every penny!" —Lizzy
Get it from Amazon for $29.75+ (available in three colors).
6. Or! A sheet of marble contact paper because you simply don't have the time to replace your old countertops with granite slabs. Just stick these onto any surface that you want "renovated" and it'll look like you have a brand-new modern kitchen/bathroom/any place in the apartment!
Promising review: "I resurfaced my office desk with this paper and it looks really good. What I like about it is that it's waterproof (I have spilled coffee and water and it wipes up without soaking into the contact paper.) Easy to install and pretty. I just ordered another roll for my linen shelves and will be ordering more for my laundry cabinet shelves." —Amazon Customer
Get a roll from Amazon for $3.99+ (available in five sizes).
7. A pack of double shower hooks to make replacing those pesky curtains so much easier instead of having to fully unclasp every. single. ring. 🥵
Promising review: "Wow. Game changer. I have to change my shower curtain liner a lot because of a humid bathroom (yes, even with a fan on 😬). Though there are greater issues in the world, why wouldn’t you want to save yourself some time with these hooks! Not having to take the curtain off each time I change the liner has really been more satisfying than I had anticipated. Added bonus are the rings themselves, the balls that were added hug the shower curtain rod so they never pop off. Something I never knew I needed either. Love these!" —Jdbouchart
Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 13 finishes).
8. A detergent cup caddy that you rest your cup on to prevent a soapy mess all over your shelves. It also catches the leftover drip so you won't end up with detergent splatter on the floor.
Promising review: "This is the answer to a prayer! My mom suffered a stroke and no longer has the use of one arm, which makes task such as pouring laundry detergent very difficult! Now she just puts the cup on this holder and presses the button with her good hand! Thank you!!!! And yes it is fabulous in stopping the drips!" —Tilara
Get it from Amazon for $8.88.
9. A wicker stair basket so you won't find random stinky socks lying all over the steps. You can use it for storing stuff you want to bring upstairs when you don't quite have the energy to walk all the way up just yet.
Promising review: "With three kids and a two-story house, we are constantly having to take things up and down the stairs. This basket is perfect for throwing their shoes, socks, or miscellaneous items in to take upstairs at the end of each night and put it all away. Much easier than carrying individually and wayyyy better looking on my stairs than random stuff strewn about." —Kacie Coehlo
Get it from Amazon for $33.92+ (available in two colors).
10. A pack of solar-powered waterproof deck lights that'll make your home look like a Love Island villa. You'll be able to see wayyy better at 5 p.m. when it's already dark.
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 $24.99+ (available in two lengths and two styles).
11. A pack of floral wall decals so you don't have to commit to actual paint on the wall — these are a heck of a lot less work.
Reviewers recommend mapping out where you want the stickers before placing them as the adhesive is quite sticky.
Promising review: "These were so easy to apply and were even more beautiful than I had thought. The color is rich and it makes my bedroom feel peaceful. I'm going to order another set to add some life to the adjoining bathroom." —Melissa A. Zimmerman
Get it from Amazon for $9.24+ (available in eight designs).
12. A set of clear couch protectors to save your upholstery, aka your kitty's favorite scratch toy. These blend in with your couch, and you can just stick them on with the adhesive backing + use some of the included pins for extra security!
Promising review: "Our cat was destroying the corner of our brand-new sectional, so I was excited to try these out. I didn’t want to try sprays or anything with pins that puncture the couches. I was a little worried about the quality of the adhesive, but the screen has been holding up and my cat no longer scratches that corner. There are plenty of screens in the package to add more if she finds a new spot." —NKakanis
Get a pack of 10 protectors from Amazon for $17.99 (also available in larger packs).
13. A dual-zone comforter because *someone* ahem loves to sleep with the AC at -70,000° and it's still too warm for them. 🙄 Instead of shivering while trying to fall asleep, you can stay under the warm side of the blanket, and they can take the cool side. Ahh, peace at last.
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 $134.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
14. A lift-top coffee table that's perfect if you live in a small space with not enough storage. You can keep all your clutter in here so your living area looks nice and tidy. Plus, it's a perfect WFH desk if you love to work from the comfort of your couch.
Promising review: "I absolutely love everything about this table. It so perfectly fits in the little corner of my room that I have designed for my quiet space. I love the vintage look it has. It’s very easy to lift and use as a desk (which I do quite often). The storage area inside the lift is very spacious. It’s actually more space than I expected. And I’ve used the side shelves for more decorative things. It’s a small coffee table, but it is exactly what I was looking for." —Lyteyz
Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in five colors and two sizes).
15. A KitchenAid attachment organizer because those attachments are too bulky to fit in drawers and take up way too much space in your cabinets. Just stick the holder onto the bottom of your shelf to make use of that empty space.
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 $11 (available in three colors and in two mounting styles).
16. A cute velvet storage ottoman with a lid that flips over and turns into a wood serving tray while the inside makes for a roomy area to store whatever you please. Who doesn’t LOVE a 3-in-1 product? Spruce up your living space with the velvet material and gold hairpin legs. Bougie AND practical!
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord swears by hers. In her own words: "I recently got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in and it's pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours and sometimes if I want to eat on my couch I'll use it as a tray. It's also sturdy enough to sit on, if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than ten minutes, and probably didn't even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute (and comes in so many colors that I'm tempted to buy another!)."
Promising review: "I was using a small foldable step stool in my bedroom to reach the top shelves of my wardrobe. But you know, those things aren’t pretty. It wasn’t be bringing me joy, just begrudging utility. This ottoman brings me joy. It’s pretty, it’s lightweight so I can move it easily to use it as a step stool, and the storage capacity is perfect for things like my nightly moisturizers, my Kindle and journals, and other little miscellaneous things." —Monica N
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in four colors and two sizes).
17. A Chef iQ smart pressure cooker that is truly making me think technology can do it all. You can connect it to your phone and you'll have access to 600+ recipes! It has a built-in scale, over 1,000 cooking presets, and a cooking calculator — this is what I call a ~genius~ product.
Here's what Melanie Aman has to say about it: "I love my Chef iQ Smart Cooker for a lot of reasons but mainly the smart auto pressure release, so I no longer have to cross my fingers and hope my dinner doesn't explode in my face when I release the pressure valve by hand. It also has a handy built-in scale, which is super useful when a recipe calls for grams and the American education system once again fails me. On top of doing everything your old pressure cooker could do plus a whole heck of a lot more, my Chef iQ Smart Cooker just looks a lot sleeker, meaning I can leave it out on the counter without it being an eyesore."
Promising review: "I never write reviews, but I must say this is by far my best purchase. I can't cook and this had made my husband and I have a different eating experience. If I could, I would give more stars. Now I have never had a pressure cooker, so I can't compare to anything else, however I will just tell you from my experience it is wonderful." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $169.42.
18. A wood kennel cover because your puppy's crate takes up all the space in your foyer and you need to make the most of it. Now you can have a kennel *and* a space to put your knickknacks!
You can even have it personalized with your pet's name on the bottom right corner of the panel!
My Farmhouse Essential is a small business based in Georgia.
Promising review: "I ordered two crate toppers and they added a beautiful finishing touch to the dog area along with additional space to organize their stuff. The items arrived quickly and in great condition. I am very happy with the purchase." —Kathy Ryan
Get it from My Farmhouse Essential on Etsy for $27.99+ (originally $39.99+; available in a variety of sizes and finishes).
19. A 15-piece set of airtight food containers to prevent your cereal and chips from going stale after being opened for a day. Plus, they'll make your pantry look a whole lot nicer instead of having half-empty bags of crackers lying around.
These are dishwasher safe and come with 24 reusable labels so you know what goes where.
Promising review: "I have tried other brands of containers for airtight storage but they are a hassle to clean. This system is fantastic for airtight seal yet easy to clean. I like the variety of sizes, the cute labels, and the chalk marker. I will be ordering more!" —mds2006
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors).
20. A fruit and veggie hammock so your groceries can *lounge* around in midair instead of taking up counter space. Plus, you'll be able to see all the fruits you have rather than letting them rot at the bottom of a bowl.
Knapps Knots is a San Diego-based macrame and wood craft shop run by Anastasia Knapp, who is originally from Ukraine.
Promising review: "It’s a perfect addition to clear some counter space in my small kitchen. Everything I needed was included aside from a drill to pre-drill some starter holes for the hooks. My husband cut down the dowels an inch or so to fit under our narrow cabinets. The color of yarn I chose matches well with our kitchen colors and I love the style of yarn it was made with. Thank you!" —Kayla
Get it from Knapps Knots on Etsy for $28.90+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors)
21. A portable Bluetooth label maker that would make Monica Geller's heart VERY happy and maybe, just maybe, if Ross had this, no one would've eaten his Thanksgiving sandwich. It's super lightweight, plus you can connect it to your phone to print out your own design! (Sorry Mon, this was after your time.)
Promising review: "I have used many label makers with built-in keyboards and I have to say this is so much better. The app gives a ton of flexibility to move text, change the size, add in custom elements and borders, create bar codes, and you can even save what you make, which would probably be amazing for small companies that label their products. This label maker is fun and works well. Only drawbacks I have experienced is emojis do not print out well and the app can be a little finicky when selecting the size of the label." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in five colors).
22. A mesh hammock because you're tired of seeing your kiddo's stuffed animals on the floor 24/7/365.
23. Or a beanbag chair that'll give your kids a comfy place to sit. But get a load of this — the inside stuffing will consist of their stuffed animals and pillows because it also doubles as storage!
Promising review: "I didn't really believe that this beanbag would actually hold ALL of my children's considerable stuffed animal collection. Boy, was I wrong. From tiny Beanie Boos to a giant stuffed elephant, there are probably 40–50 stuffed animals in there, as well as a bolster pillow, and there still seems to be room to squeeze in the occasional stuffie I find lying around. It's such a great compromise: my kids refused to part with any of their stuffies, and we needed a beanbag anyway. Construction seems good quality, the fabric is nice, and it's good looking. It's actually comfortable to sit on, not lumpy like I would've assumed. There is even a handle so you can drag it around easily. Highly recommend!" —JessicaSophia
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors)
24. An automatic toothpaste dispenser so you don't have to squeeze out toothpaste yourself or make a mess all over the bathroom counter.
Promising review: "Kids are gross! This makes them less gross! It contains all the gross toothpaste and keeps it from spreading all over your countertops. It is very easy to clean and reassemble! I highly recommend this to all parents." —Katie
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five colors).
25. A wall-mounted retractable clothes rack to hang up your garments that need to be air dried, or if you simply don't have a dryer.
It can hold up to 60 pounds!
Promising reviews: "MUCH better than the foldable floor type. It doesn't fold up and fall over like the other one we had did all the time. It stays out of the way and holds a lot of wet clothes for easy drying. VERY sturdy." —Elizabeth Sanders
"I love it! I use it in my laundry room. It’s so much better than the conventional clothes rack!" —KAREN J.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in five colors).
26. The famous nonstick ceramic Always Pan (the 2.0 version!) that's made with nontoxic ceramic materials. You'll be able to replace up to 10 pieces of your boring ol' cookware because this bad boy can do it all! It has a steamer basket, pouring spout, and a nesting spatula with a rest. You can even put it in the oven — talk about versatility! The best part? The ~eye-catching~ colors they come in.
What makes the 2.0 version different? They've upgraded the nonstick to last 50% longer AND IT'S OVEN SAFE TO 450°!
Our Place is a POC-owned business based in Los Angeles. All of their boxes are packaged with biodegradable and recyclable materials, and the Always Pan is made in a female-owned factory in China.
Promising review: "My Always Pan is going to be my new favorite cooking ware. Super versatile and absolutely beautiful. Love the functionality that it possesses and the versatility range, someone really thought about all the best way to cook with this! Safe, easy to clean, and beautiful to look at! Makes you want to cook more delicious meals all day long! Shipping took a while because I preordered, but I was happy to wait!" —Celyn V.
Get it from Our Place for $150 (available in 11 colors).
Check out our Always Pan review (number 4 in the post) from one of my BuzzFeed colleagues to learn more!
27. An acrylic plant hanger so you can place your plant babies next to sunlight AND clear up your home from random pots lying around.
Beautiful Views is a family-owned and veteran-owned small business based in South Carolina.
Promising review: "Not only do these shelves look amazing and give me so much more room for my plants, but the customer service is amazing! I forgot to order extensions with my order so I contacted the shop and they helped me by making a special listing for the extensions. They placed them in my original order so everything came together. If you’re looking for a window shelf this is it!!" —Jamie Miner
Get it from Beautiful Views on Etsy for $66.60+ (available in three styles and four mounting options).
28. A panel of books that will fool anyone who walks into your home. Not only does it look super aesthetically pleasing, it also hides the unsightly mess of tangled cords, TV boxes, and routers.
Covogoods is a woman-owned small business based in Utah.
Promising review: "I’m pretty sure I’ve never loved a purchase from Amazon as much as I love this one and I’ve been a Prime member since day one. This product is EXTREMELY well made and very unique. Plus it does the job of hiding the ugly routers and cords. And the customer service was great and responsive. I was a little hesitant to spend the money on this but after years of living with the husband’s pile of technology, the money was well spent!" —AmazonEmme
Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade for $29+ (available in 15 colors and 14 sizes).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.