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Promising review: "I asked for this towel holder for Christmas and couldn’t be happier. It’s well-made, has a nice design, and the clear knob detail on top makes it look a little more upscale in my guest bath. It has a weighted bottom, so I don’t have to worry about it tipping over. Price was good, too. Love it!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in four finishes and sets of two).

Promising review: "My three-year-old recently decided to channel his inner Van Gogh on our stairwell wall, and red crayon was EVERYWHERE. I tried every possible cleaning solution, and nothing was getting it off. I heard about The Pink Stuff on TikTok and decided it was worth a shot. This stuff is a miracle worker! With a sponge and some elbow grease, I was able to remove all the crayon within 10 minutes. There’s absolutely no trace of the crayon left, and it didn’t ruin my paint! One thing to note: it seems to work better with certain colors than others. I recently used it to try and remove blue crayon from our white art table, and while it got most of the blue off, there’s definitely still a faint stain where the crayon used to be. But hey, it’s worlds better than before!" —Casey Blaine

Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in four sizes).

Promising review: "These are amazing soap dispensers. The amber glass is sturdy and strong, and the pump works great. They're easy to fill, and they look so good on your bathroom or kitchen countertop. Highly recommend!" —Emily

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four colors/styles).

It's *ALSO* dual-sided: One side is still cooling, but a little chonkier. The other is cooling and sleek for maximum icy vibes. (That's the side *I'm* using for now, but I'll definitely flip it around come the cooler temps in fall!)

Promising review: "Wasn’t sure what to expect ordering this comforter, but wow, just wow. It feels amazing, soft, but has a little weight to it. The full/queen is just the right size for a queen bed. Very well made." —Jackie Easler

Price: $129.98+ (available in twin/twin XL–king/California king and three colors)

We ADORE this gizmo in my house. Perfect ice, easy to clean, and not too loud AT ALL. (A big detractor from ice machines usually, tbh.) This is the luxury car of nugget ice, and you deserve to have it in your house for Sonic-style ice year-round!

Promising reviews: "I typically don’t write product reviews, but in this case, I’m so delighted with the GE Opal ice maker that I wanted to share. It is the perfect size for my counter, sitting under the upper cabinets. It has a sidecar so you don’t have to fill it as often, and the ice is scrumptious. My whole family is enjoying it, including my granddaughter that likes to put ice in her mouth." —Mary E. Murphy

"This is the third one I have purchased. I bought one for my home. My daughter loved it, so we bought one for our office. I loved it so much, I bought one for my cabin!! I would encourage everyone to buy one!! Love it!!" —Lisa Shaw

Get it from Amazon for $549 (available in four colors)

Promising review: "I hated my stock builder counters, a horrible washed-out mustard color. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough money to get the real marble counters that I covet. I found this product on TikTok and was immediately intrigued! Of course, I had to purchase it. I bought the two-pack because, per the instructions, I wouldn’t have enough to cover all of my counters. The process took two days with a wait between applications, but it was extremely easy to use. I’m giving it 5 stars because of ease of applying, appearance, and the fact that it changes the whole look of my kitchen!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $64.47+ (available in two styles and five colors).

Promising review: "I don't like night-lights because they take up the wall outlet, so this was the perfect solution. I put it in the guest bath, and at night, with the bathroom door open, this provides just enough light to guide a person to the bathroom without blinding them. I ended up putting two on my hallway switches as well. What a great product." —LMK

Get it from Amazon for $23.98+ (available in three sizes and four colors).

Promising review: "This watering can is so easy to use, and it holds a lot more water than you would think by the size. I also love the cap that comes on the end of the spout — a great way to avoid spills!! Appreciate the pretty mister that comes with it, too. Both look very nice on the shelf where I house my plants in front of a window." —MC Phillips

Get it from Amazon for $25.24+ (available in three colors).

Promising reviews: "I have lots of smaller plants all over my house, and unless they’re on the 'sunny side,' they don’t thrive the same. Since using Plant Food, I am seeing NEW growth on many of the plants I haven’t seen bloom in a while!!" —Kelsey Q.

"My plants LOVE their happy happy houseplant food!! Every single one I've watered with it (Just once too) is growing a new leaf or leaves!! It's seriously MAGIC in a bottle!! I'll never be without it again!" —Madeleine G. 

Get it from Happy Happy Houseplant for $36.50.

Before adding this to your cart, you can customize it by selecting from 14 lengths and 15 colors (including custom colors). The CovoBox is made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood.

Covogoods is a small family-owned business creating home decor 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 1. This product is EXTREMELY well-made and very unique. Plus, it hides 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 $39.

Promising review: "I've been using these for about a week on my new freestanding range. When they removed my old range, I was really surprised to see how much stuff had slipped through! Now, when I cook, I can see the splatters and seasonings left on the silicone that would have fallen between the stove and the counter. These gap fillers really do clean up easily, too. Although they are that extra thing to clean, I prefer that to knowing there's a mess hiding in the cracks." —JMom

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five sizes and colors).

Look, I traditionally have hated cleaning the floors, but I'm being totally for real with you when I say that this makes everything (ESPECIALLY MOPPING) way easier on my poor, chore-adverse psyche. I've got enough to do in my day without adding *deal with gross mop water* to the list, and this eliminates the need for that completely. 

Promising review: "This is a super useful wet/dry vacuum that cuts your chores in half. I was skeptical that it would work, but it’s surpassed my expectations. I like how the self-cleaning mode can be quiet since I have a baby that startles with any sound. Their cleaning solution is phenomenal. It cleaned my floors, even if I had mopped. The floors looked clean for the first time in a long time. The battery life allowed me to vacuum and mop the whole house. It charges very fast and has a nice design. I like how the smart mode detects automatically, and you don’t have to change settings yourself. Another great thing is that I was able to use the vacuum by itself or whenever I spilled crumbs after dinner. It is easy to reach hard places and folds. It is very easy to use, lightweight, and I definitely recommend it. If you’re thinking about buying it, go for it." —Nayeli Macias

Plus, it comes with a microfiber cleaning cloth!

Promising review: "I saw this on a TikTok and checked it out. I didn’t want to pay that much for it, but no other product I’ve used has worked. I am so glad I did!! My stainless-steel appliances look brand new again! I am so happy to walk in the kitchen and not see little fingerprints and smudges all over everything. Totally recommend!" —Molly

Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (also available in a larger size and in a two-pack).

The tiles are water-resistant and washable. To apply, just peel the backing and stick it to a clean floor. You don't need any special tools or even grout.

Promising review: "I've only had these on my bathroom floor for a month or so, but they seem like they'll hold up. They were a bit of a pain in the ass to cut, but I didn't have the best tools or patience. The price is bananas for how good these look! They really transformed the room for cheap." —Jenascia

Get it from Yamazaki for $105 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I really like this wine rack! I needed a nice, space-saving solution for wineglasses that are too tall to go in my glass cabinet, and this rack fits the bill. It was simple to install and looks great. Good buy!" —Cycle Mom

Get it from Amazon for $17.91+ (available in six sizes and four colors).

Promising review: "Holy cow, these suckers work! I'm so grossed out by the result, but at the same time, I have a sick sense of satisfaction. I used these on my houseplants that are breeding fungus gnats like wild. I used them in conjunction with beneficial nematodes, and they definitely cut down on the number of gnats in our house. Unfortunately, I added a new houseplant, plus repotted one that had outgrown its prior home, and we are wrapped up in them again. I'm buying another package of sticky traps as soon as I finish this review!" —Megan

Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in two styles and packs of two).

Promising review: "Products by Simplehuman are like the Lamborghinis of the kitchen. Their functionality, ease of install, and years of use you’ll get are worth the spend. I installed mine at an angle so the cabinet door wouldn’t bang into it. My dimensions were spot on, leaving little wiggle room. Word of caution: The liners that Amazon recommends as an add-on are 'D.' But the main garbage can is 'G' and your recycling is 'D.' The recycling liners should be blue, which at the end of the day isn’t a big deal, but I would’ve preferred having the corresponding color with the liner." —Monica Lafuente

I LOVE this trash can. It looks good, it's functional, and it's super easy to clean thanks to the lid's design. No more gross, crusty bits collecting in corners: I can just wipe the lid like a normal surface and be done.

Promising review: "It looks like an appliance rather than a trash can. It is so convenient, too. The extra products, the deodorizer, and special bags are an extravagance, but they make life so much simpler. It's hard to believe, but I've actually invited friends over to see the new addition to my kitchen. It's gotten rave reviews! The lid opening is beyond smooth. Having a place for both trash and recyclables is handy. The price is high, but I'm worth it and I'm confident that the quality and sturdiness of the product make it likely to last for a very long time." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $109.98+ (available in two sizes and three finishes).

Get a four-piece set from Urban Outfitters for $98 (available in 12 styles). 

Plus, it has two USB outlets, which means you can use it to charge your phone (and AirPods) while you sleep.

Promising review: "This is a pretty basic alarm clock, but the mirror finish and large blue display give this a very modern look. Brightness is adjustable and controls are fairly simple. Blue is a deep, vibrant shade and looks awesome against the mirror finish." —J. Pennington

Get it from Amazon for $16.95 (available in four colors).

The battery-operated model does need two AA batteries to work!

Promising reviews: "This is amazing!!! I have a chair that my cats shredded when they were kittens. It was brand-new and they destroyed it within six months. I live alone and no one ever comes over, so I just deal with the chair with dreams of reupholstering it someday. I've seen articles for defuzzers, but never used one, and always thought they were for sweaters or things that have just balled up, not those that had entire threads ripped out. A few days ago, I saw someone's review for this one, used on loose threads, so I immediately bought it. It arrived today, and I used scissors to trim the threads. It was so easy to use and did an amazing job! I spent probably 90 minutes total doing my entire oversize chair, and then spot cleaned it. It looks brand new! I have my awesome chair back! I almost donated this chair a hundred times over the last four years, but didn't want to part with it. Now I'm so glad I didn't. $12 and less than two hours of my time, and my favorite chair is restored. I'm so happy!!" —StormyMorning

Get it from Amazon for $12.48+ (available in two colors).

And check out one BuzzFeed writer's full Conair fabric defuzzer review here!

Promising review: "I was a little nervous to purchase this as a gift for someone because it's glass, and I was worried it would arrive broken. However, it was very well packaged and came in perfect condition. It is a really beautiful decanter, and anybody that is a wine drinker would love to have this. I am so glad that I decided to purchase. It is larger than I thought it was going to be as well, which is always a nice surprise." —Kaila Knies

Promising review: "This product works really well! I needed a quick fix to my home office situation. I live in an apartment in Manhattan and never noticed how much sound comes in and out until I had to be on conference calls working from home! This little tape made a big difference, took me a couple of minutes to install." —Sandra Revueltas

Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in four colors and three lengths).

This set includes eight frames and artwork in a variety of sizes.

Promising review: "These photos are so nice and great quality for the price. My family room needed a little changing, and these photos were awesome! I also love that the seller provides a sheet of different ways to hang the photos." —Critic

Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in two sizes and six finishes).

Promising review: "This is the perfect solution for hiding a cord! It looks like it is just a part of the baseboard. Mine only covers a cable wire, but I think they are big enough to hide more than one cord if needed. I didn’t cut mine, and I bought two. You can tell where the two meet if you look closely. However, I do not think anyone would notice. I can’t believe I let our cable cord sit across the floor for this long. I wish I had found these sooner!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors).

Promising review: "Confession time. I am a bit of a shoe fiend. These little Shoe Slotz 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 10-piece set from Amazon for $22.95+ (also available in a 20- or 40-pack). 

Promising review: "I finally invested in blackout curtains for my room and my kids' room, and now I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner! These curtains do exactly what they are supposed to do. My kids are early risers, usually getting up when the sun comes up. Today, I was able to sleep until 9:30 because they were still in bed! I woke up not even knowing what time it was because my room was still so dark, haha! These especially made a huge difference in my room, which faces the side of the house where the sun rises. These curtains are silky, which I wasn’t expecting, but they give a sleek appearance. I highly, highly recommend this brand." —Key Monique

Get it from Amazon for $14.15+ (available in tons of sizes and colors).

Promising review: "I was looking for something that would match up my abstract aesthetic and pastel colors. It really adds more personality to my room! It was easy to stick — probably spent 15 minutes deciding on the best arrangement. I would 100% recommend." —Sofia Camarillo

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five styles).

Also helpful if you're just a clumsy person, tbh.  🙋‍♀️

Promising review: "This was very easy to install to hide all the messy wires. This is life-changing to create a nice, sleek space." —Martha Ashley

Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in five sizes and two styles).

The film is made from vinyl/PVC film and is water-resistant. To apply, you cut the film to the size you need, remove the backing paper, put it on any dry and flat surface using a D-C-Fix smoother, and it will look as good as new.

Promising review: "Wow!!! I can't believe how much this brightened up our bathroom!! The paper is very thick and seems very durable!! It looks beautiful! It is mostly easy to install. Just takes some patience. I watched videos on how other people did it first before attempting it myself, which I think really helped!! Using a blow-dryer to smooth it on helps prevent bubbles from getting caught underneath the paper. This cheap update made such a difference!!!" —Anna F.

Get it from Amazon for $21.85+ (available in eight styles and sizes).

Promising review: "I am chronically cold and have a bunch of very nice knit cardigans. I usually end up leaving them lying over chair backs or recliners and cluttering things up, so I bought these to have a good place to hang them. The thick wood prevents stretching damage from the weight of the sweaters, and not using a hook prevents damage and holes in the knit. Definitely worth the upgrade." —Lynn M

Get a set of two from Amazon for $17.99 (available in two finishes).

You get a set of 100 stickers made to fit all sorts of electronics, so you can find the ones that will work perfectly for you.

Promising review: "Ingenious little idea. I suffer from migraines, so I know how a little LED light can irritate you in an otherwise pitch-black room. This product does a great job of dimming those harsh LED indicators that EVERYTHING seems to have nowadays. They are neat, not unsightly." —Jarom A. Daszko

Get a pack of 100 from Amazon for $4.99.

Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and love seat. I was worried it wouldn't work on our leather couch, but it stays on really well thanks to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE." —Brian/Liz

Get it from Amazon for $35.49+ (available in eight sizes and lots of colors).

Promising review: "These faux windows are an ingenious product that added value and style to my home without breaking the bank! With an installation that takes about 30–50 seconds, I instantly improved my home's curb appeal without spending thousands on new garage doors. I did not cut any of the panels, but the templates included for cutting custom shapes were easy to use and understand. So far, through two harsh Minnesota winters, they have stayed right in place. I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend these to anybody looking for a facelift for their property." —martymar

Get a set of six magnets from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three styles).

Promising review: "This is one of those items you didn’t know you needed, and once you get it, you can’t help but wonder how you ever managed before. I absolutely hate taking the shower curtains off because of the whole opening and closing several of them. I know you’re like, ‘It’s just shower curtain hooks.’ And it is. But when you have to change out the creepy shower liner that likes to attack you, and you dread doing so, this just adds seconds to your life. No more unsnapping. Simply take out the liner, place the liner on the appropriate hook, and presto." —Nardsbaby

Get it from Amazon for $6.78+ (available in 22 colors).

Promising review: "Arrived sooner than expected, which is always nice. Shipping was perfect, and the ottoman is much nicer than I was expecting. Very pleased with it. Perfect size for what I wanted." —Janice Maples

"Great quality, excellent price. Looks elegant and has the added bonus of storage. Good size too! Pulls my color scheme together perfectly" —Kyle H.

Get it from Amazon for $90.39+ (available in 19 colors).

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