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I love mountains, just not when they’re made out of loose papers, spare cords, food storage lids, and my hair dryer.

I am a former editor and contributor to the BuzzFeed shopping team with over seven years of experience testing and recommending products that help make life a little easier, whether that’s ultralight gear, holy grail serum, jeans that fit just right, or anything in between.

Promising reviews: "Minimalist magic. Never could I want a cuter or more minimalist shoe rack. I’m so in love." —SilverEyes

"This little guy is great. Normally, my staircase has shoes all over it. Now, the shoes are in their tower by the staircase and it’s pretty awesome...maybe in part because my partner and I can now see who isn’t putting their shoes up! It’s a great, sleek design and takes up so little space. I can walk around with it if I need to because it’s durable and sturdy and was ridiculously easy to put together. Yes, it’s more than many other shoe trees, but it’s worth it for the footprint (or lack thereof!) and that it’s going to last for a really long time." —Skyrocketocelot

Get it from Amazon for $88 (available in black and white and in a "wide" style).

Promising review: "I put these in my closet to make extra shelves for sweaters/sweatshirts. They were easy to assemble and worked great at adding additional space to my closet. I like that my clothes don’t topple over into the pile next to them anymore. They were easy to put together, and if I move, they will be easy to take apart, put in a small box, and move. I'm very happy with this purchase." —Goldensummerdog

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four colors and two pack sizes).

Blue Dragon is a small business that sells recycled bags and pouches. 

Promising review: "Great little travel bag. Very unique and holds a surprising amount of stuff for a small bag. Can also flatten for packing if not needed. A+" —Susan

Get it from Blue Dragon on Etsy for $26 (available in seven colors). 

Promising review: "So far I really love this! It looks organized and nice on my countertop. It holds all my brushes/sponges easily and seems like really good quality. It didn't require any assembly other than just adjusting the compartments to my liking. The drain is really convenient, and I haven't noticed any leaking." —Emma Stokes

Get it from Amazon for $12.59+ (available in 24 colors/styles). 

Promising review: "I bought this for my bedroom to hold extra things next to my bed. It was so easy to put together. I would highly recommend it to anyone who might need something like this. 😀" —william

Get it from Amazon for $21.87 (available in five colors). 

These come with optional sticker labels, so you know which size bag you're grabbing. 

YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home storage solutions. 

Promising review: "I like it very much. Not so large. Lightweight. Would look nice on top of the counter. What I like is that you do not have to wrangle the box into the slots. Simply pick up the roll of bags from their packaging and put them in the designated slot." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three- or four-slot models). 

Promising review: "I have a small sink, and it fits perfectly hanging on the door. I was impressed by the stability, it's a very solid product, not flimsy like others. Would definitely recommend!" —MX4Hottie

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three colors, plus a wall-mounted version that comes with adhesive, so you don't need to use a hammer or drill).

Promising review: "This year I decided it was time for me to buy the tools that I needed to make my life easier. I have had the jewelry standing box, which ended up being a big mess as my necklaces always got tangled. I have had the jewelry book, and again I could never quite find or easily access what I needed, and I was terrible at putting things away. I splurged and got this. And after doing so, I have to say this is not a splurge. This is a necessity. I cannot tell you how beautifully it’s packed. How high-quality this item is and how easy it was for me to mount on the wall by myself using the kit it came with. I rarely post reviews like this, but this is going to be a game changer for me. I had no idea it even had a light until it arrived. When I open it, the light turns on. It’s just pure magic. I love that I can open it and see everything at a glance. And when it’s closed, it is clean, and I have a mirror. Highly recommend. THIS IS NOT A PAID REVIEW or anything of that sort. I am telling you that this item is worth the investment. Just do it!" —Blue Kerry

Get it from Amazon for $71.79+ (available in two sizes and eight colors). 

Promising review: "I bought one set because I had very low expectations. When the small box arrived, I was prepared to be 100% disappointed, BUT these are amazing!!! I didn’t at all think they were going to be sturdy when connected. I was just negative the entire time. BUT once together, they were great. I have a size 11 foot, and my sneakers fit nicely. I just ordered three more sets, and by the way, they work really well for hats. My husband has all his hats in them, too. They are perfect for hats as well as shoes. I highly recommend." —Rochelle Andress

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in three sizes and two colors).

Promising review: "Confession time. I am a bit of a shoe fiend. These little shoe slots have allowed me to fit way more shoes in my closet shelving (yay!) AND having them organized like this keeps my shoes much nicer — since they aren't all scraping against each other. It also helps me remember which shoes I have — since they are all visible. :) The little heel stoppers pop out every so often when I am getting shoes, which is sort of annoying, but still a 5-star purchase." —MoniqueRamsey

Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $22.99 (also available in a pack of 20 and 40).

Includes: 3M double-sided mounting, self-adhesive tape, and spacers for different cabinet sizes.

Promising review: "Love these things! Best thing I impulsively bought on Amazon. I didn't want a tray thing or a stand thing for coffee pods that would take up more counter space I don't have. Using a drawer is out of the question, too. Enter the E-Z Shelf by Perfect Pod! Exactly what I needed and wanted. I was hesitant after seeing reviews saying it won't stay closed. I have been using these things twice a day since I got them in my hot lil' hands, and they are still working perfectly! No problems with pods not fitting, shelf not closing, or not sticking to the under-cabinet like other reviewers! They work perfectly! Don't know why more people don't want these, as they are super handy for us with little counter spaces! Update: It's been a year, and these are still in perfect shape and used every day with no problems! Still highly recommended!" —Anonymous

Promising review: "Not sure why I didn’t expect them to work as well as it sounds...but they absolutely work as well as they sound! Makes MUCH more room in my closet. I used it for purses, jackets, tank tops, and dresses, and it has been holding up very well. When I need something, just push the others aside and raise up the one I need. Very pleased with my purchase!" —Dennis A. Evans

Get a four-pack on Amazon for $9.99 (also available in packs of 6, 8, 12, and 20).

Each jar is sold in a set of two or three and comes with its own magnetic rims and one stainless steel shelf plate.

Vascito is a Michigan-based small biz that provides high-tech home storage and organization products.

Promising review: "AMAZING! I love this product. The containers are a good quality and the rims unscrew for easy cleaning. They really are tightly sealed, and there is no need for a lid. The customer service was fab, providing personalized label,s and the delivery was amazingly quick considering I'm in England!" —samhhawk99

Get it from Vascito on Etsy for $39.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).

Promising review: "This product does exactly what it's supposed to and does it well. In under 15 minutes, I took my nightmare lid drawer and turned it into a functional, convenient storage space. The dividers were simple to install and provided flexibility. Slowly but surely, I am getting my tiny, chaotic kitchen under control, and this got me a huge leap closer." —S. Hawthorn

Promising review: "I knew this was going to be a cute storage solution, but what I was SUPER impressed about was the assembly process! This was so well designed and was so easy to put together, and you can put this together yourself. Plus, the instructions were really easy to follow!" —Wendy

Get it from Mustard Made for $599 (available in 12 colors).

Promising review: "I am going through some legal things, and this folder has been perfect for keeping all my paperwork together! And boy, can it hold a lot! The snap closure is very sturdy, and the color is spot on!! An amazing value and great quality!" —Ashley

Get it from Amazon for $5.38+ (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "This product works exactly as I'd hoped and is now neatly under my desk without taking up so much room that I bump it or knock it off when I sit down. The adhesive sticks on easily and feels very sturdy. Remember to be realistic in terms of the weight of objects you put in these drawers (i.e., don't fill them with heavy items and then get upset when the adhesive wears down quickly). Pens, paperclips, Post-Its, earbuds, and scissors all fit in mine, and I will definitely buy these again for our other desks." —Shopping Mama

Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "These drawers are just what I needed to organize loose items under my bathroom counter! They fit all of my nail polish perfectly. I wasn't expecting them to look so nice, and had planned to put them under the sink. I was very surprised by the quality and have kept them on my counter for easier access. I'm very happy with these drawers, and I'm going to buy a couple more to stack under my sink. Since they can be customized by stacking, they're a great way to organize around those annoying pipes under the sink." —Katie

Get a set of two from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "I have a small apartment, and the broom closet was always a mess, with the brooms hitting me in the face whenever I took the trash out. This saved me so much stress! The slots have little rollers and they move to fit just about any-size mop or broom. There are also little hooks that can drop down if you want to hold towels or the dustpan, which is what I use it for. This is a must-have organizational tool!" —Jacqui

Promising review: "We just moved into a new home, and I needed a way to store spices in a drawer. This product is exactly what I was looking for. It fits beautifully in my drawer, but I love that the strips can be cut for a custom fit. I shopped around for other in-drawer spice organizers, but I would have had to purchase separate jars and transfer the spices. No thanks. This product works with the jars and containers just as they come from the store — no need to purchase special jars. It holds large and small round jars, square containers, and oversize spices. The quality is outstanding. I'm very happy with my purchase!" —EPD

Get a 10-foot roll from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors).

Each set comes with four bins: a six-cell (for scarves, hankies, and ties), an eight-cell (for undies), a seven-cell (for bras), and a 24-cell (for socks). They're also collapsible and fold flat if you need to store them away!

Promising review: "No matter how neatly I fold my bras and underwear, they always seem to become a big jumble in the drawer. These organizers are perfect for keeping everything in place, and you won't forget about those items you own that end up buried at the back." —M. Hanson

Get a set of four from Amazon for $15.97 (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "Perfect for a standard-size bathroom drawer! All five containers fit and I’m able to separate out my hair products/brush/comb, hair ties, razor blades, and the misc. items such as headbands for face washing. The frosted look is great and just what I desired. Almost wish I had more drawers to organize with these!" —Jen

Get the five-piece set from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available as a 10-, 15-, or 20-piece set).

BuzzFeed contributor AnaMaria Glavan uses this and raves about it! Here's what she has to say:

"This nifty little organizer looks beautiful, can fit ALL of my everyday makeup, and (drumroll, please) it keeps clutter at bay in my bathroom — which is extremely tiny. I can fit so 👏 damn 👏 much 👏 inside of this four-drawer thing. Here are all the products that I currently have in there: 32 lipsticks, six blushes and bronzers, two large highlighter sticks, one foundation bottle, three concealers, two contouring sticks, two rollerball perfumes, two primers, and the bottom drawer contains so many lip pencils, eyeliners, and eyeshadow sticks that I didn't even bother counting. But the real winner, winner, chicken dinner here? I have easy access to all the makeup I use every single day and can see all of it at once. I don't have to dig around the bottomless pit that is one of my many, many makeup bags anymore — I just have to open and close a drawer."

And if you need more convincing, check out her full Ikee Design makeup organizer review for more deets!

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in five colors and two other styles).

This simple structure arranges them in a system, so you can easily grab one and hang it without the headache.

Promising review: "Working in retail for a million years, I know how amazing these can be in keeping your life less chaotic! I put off ordering for months, and I'm mad at myself that I did, because these beat a box of hangers hands down! I ordered two, one for dress/shirt hangers and one for skirt/pant hangers. They arrived today, seem to be made of the same metal that I've used in retail stores, appear to be sturdy, and are super easy to assemble! The only thing I had to stop and think about was which side of the base should face up. It comes with all the hardware and tools for assembly. A great buy!" —KatieLee333

Get it from Amazon for $26.90 (also available in multipacks).

Promising review: "These were EXTREMELY useful to me; I like them a lot. I have a very busy workspace at home, with two monitors, a tablet, a big keyboard, speakers, a NAS drive, etc., and it was very cluttered. But with these, I managed to clean it up A TON. Now it looks much nicer, is much cleaner, and safer. Definitely would recommend getting these if you have a bunch of stray cables hanging around your desk area and such. After I zip-tied all of my big bundles of cables and adapters and such together and up and down the desk, I wrap these around the bundles for a nice, clean, less hazardous look." —Aaron

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four lengths, multipacks, and three colors).

Promising review: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately five to seven hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I'd highly recommend!" —LaBuenaVidaMere

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $25.49+ (available in two sizes and two finishes)

You can also find this product, along with some other great designs, in our roundup of the best small bookshelves and bookcases for small spaces!

Some reviewers talk about this piece being a little smaller than they expected, so make sure you check the dimensions to make sure it's what you're looking for!

Promising reviews: "Love, love, love! The finish on the hall tree is beautiful, and it looks great in the entryway. For such a big piece, it was easy to assemble and has plenty of storage!" —Anonymous

"This coat rack is exactly what I needed to keep my entryway organized and clutter-free. While the assembly process wasn’t as simple as I had hoped (some holes weren’t marked, which made it a bit tricky), the end result was definitely worth the effort. Once it was put together, it looked great and functioned exactly as I needed. If you're looking for a functional drop zone with plenty of storage, this is definitely worth considering. I highly recommend it!" —Marcus

Get it from Wayfair for $239.99+ (originally $379.99; available in five colors). 

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