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No need to make some difficult choices to free up an outlet for a night-light.

Promising review: "Such a great and simple solution to help redirect A/C and heat. Super simple and easy to install. Universal fit makes it a cinch to work with any vents within the size range." —Heydaddy

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in packs of four and six).

Promising review: "Saw on TikTok (don’t judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you’re left with a clean sink! I use with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance." —Jessica Hamilton

FYI, it installs like a regular outlet cover. Of course except with the wonderful shelf. Can also be installed so the shelf is below the outlet.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this thing! I have much less clutter on my sink thanks to this. If there's anyone not sure if it will fit due to an object, all you need is 1.25 inches of space between the edge of your existing outlet plate and the piece of furniture. I have a GFCI with a standard wall plate." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four colors).

Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. I had THIS very problem (as a renter) in the top socket in my sole bathroom outlet and one of these little things was a perfect, cheap fix!

Promising review: "I saw Snug Plug on TikTok and immediately ordered them. I have outlets at home AND at work that I couldn't keep anything plugged into because they're so loose. Snug Plug quickly and easily solved that problem and now I can finally have a phone charger in my den. Yay! I highly recommend this product." —KSay

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $10.99. 

Promising review: "LOVE this! Previously, I had an extension cord that looked messy, and got all the cords tangled, and held dog hair in the tangled mess. I found this because it was recommended on a TikTok, and I am SOOO glad I ordered it. I figured I had nothing to lose because of Amazon’s amazing return procedure! It has a night-light and USB ports that are extremely convenient. It looks so much better and took my extension cord mess anxiety away!" —Janine D

Elypro is a small business in New York City making clever organization products for the home. 

Promising review: "I use these to organize my coffee mugs and my glasses in smaller cabinets. They not only look nicer, they save space without tilting when you try to stack mugs without support. I also use these to stack ramekins and that is also better now. These are adjustable to fit different sizes. I highly recommend these organizers!" —Amazon Customer

"Doubles my cup space. Really works." —JR Chicago

Get a set of six (to organize 12 mugs) from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "Where do I start? I absolutely LOVE this product. I wanted to replace our bathroom mirror, but due to the size, it would have cost a lot! I came across this on Amazon and decided to give it a try. The application process was super easy and applied without bubbles as long as you go slow and rub it down as you go. I kid you not. It looks like wood and feels like it, too! You can feel and see the 'wood grain.' It’s absolutely stunning and looks like I bought a whole new mirror." —Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "OMG!!! It works!!! After having this toilet buildup I gave up on everything, but I saw that this product 'worked' and decided to give it a try... with a little elbow grease and some music blasting in the background I managed to remove it all!!! I can’t believe it. I’m so happy, I was so embarrassed when company came over and would see that, not no more... yay!!!" —Asdrubal Orantes

Get it from Amazon for $13.75 (also available in packs of two and six).

Promising review: "Easy to install. Lights provide ample lighting; USB allows lights to be a standalone fixture without tying up another wall socket. The USB interface also acts to turn the lights on and off with the TV. Backlighting also seems to make the screen seem sharper." —Shaun

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in five sizes and two styles).

SnapPower is a small biz that specializes in unique and innovative lighting products. 

Promising review: "I ordered this after seeing it on TikTok. I’m very happy with this product!" —Miss. Harris 

"Game changer. When I get up, I don’t want to wake everyone up with flipping on lights and all. These provide plenty of walking through the house light. Super easy installation, too." —Monica Martinez 

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

Promising review: "Works really well for holding outside decor without wear and tear as long as its not too heavy." —Kitt Smith

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $6.98 (also available in packs of eight or 12).

Promising review: "Do you see that??? My husband was so made and has said for years that our front doors are ruined by the dogs. I was so determined to prove him wrong and find a way to fix them!! Okay, so after wiping down the doors with a wood cleaner, I used an old sock to coat them with the Old English, and voila!! I saved us thousands of dollars!!! No new doors needed!! The scratches have disappeared, and the dogs get to stay!!" —Beth Young

Get it from Amazon for $4.82 (also available for light woods).

The kit includes a 10-ounce bottle of Cerama Bryte Cooktop Cleaner, one cleaning pad, and one scraper to make it a quick and easy job.

Promising review: "Works on my new range and cleans up beautifully so that my cooktop looks as shiny and clean as it did the day it was installed. Follow the directions exactly, and you can't go wrong. Very easy and quick to use. Not a lot of cleaner is needed, so the bottle will last a long time. I clean the cooktop with this almost every day, and I find that it cleans better than with regular cleaner." —Darcy

Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in three styles).

Psst, as you can see above, this set also comes with a crumb catcher where your stovetop meets your countertop!

Promising review: "I've been using the foil ones and while they do the job, they're not so nice to look at. I like that this is black so it matches the original color of the appliances, but more importantly I like that this has a larger surface area to catch the drips that the foil ones never could before. They're also trim to fit, so they get right up into each burner without leaving gaps where drips can burn where it's hardest to clean. Overall recommended." —Michael

Get an 8-pack from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and dishes just not getting clean. Then, I became aware that the water softener was no longer doing its job so I had the rental company replace it. Dishwasher performance improved somewhat. I decided to do two more loads before deciding to purchase a new one. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway so I added that to my order. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine per the instructions and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! The glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully every month, as recommended. I can even put it on my subscribe and save order so I will get a new pack every six months. I am amazed!" —Sheila

Get them from Amazon for $8.95+ (available in a carton and pouch).

I have VERY narrow kitchen drawers in my NYC one-bedroom apartment kitchen and buying one of these organizers has transformed my cutlery drawer. I'm able to safely reach in and grab whatever I need (like a manual can opener for tuna salad or a mini whisk for a hot chocolate) without having to sift tools around.

Promising review: "I got this because my mother has dementia and she kept putting away dirty dishes 🤦🏽‍♀️. And believe it or not she has actually been using it and it definitely has been working! So I highly suggest buying this for parents or someone you know who has a similar problem!" —Raquel

Get it from Amazon for $5.95 (also available in black).

Also check out a version that's completely silver without the red or green for $19.95.

Check out a TikTok of the appliance sliders in action. 

Promising review: "These are a game changer! I have some heavy appliances like my espresso machine and reverse osmosis filter that I hate to pull out to fill with water. These tiny sliders have been incredible! Immediately better, and so far (about three months in) no issues at all. Still gliding!" —sara

Get a set of 24 from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five sizes). 

I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well.

Get the starter pack from Amazon for $16.88.

Promising review: "Absolutely works as described. Removes the gunk, discoloration, and crud from the bottom of pots easily. Wet the sponge with water, start scrubbing and watch the magic begin in seconds. Minimal elbow grease needed." —Marty Marion

Promising review: "So easy to set up! All you do is peel tape and adhere to a CLEAN and DRY door. Also looks great, I don't even notice it. I had a huge gap under my door. I could smell and hear everything from the hallway. Smells, drafts, and sound all are less of an issue now." —Brit B.

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "Super secure, super savings, super product! It’s so polished once you blow-dry it you can’t even tell the plastic's there. It works better at keeping ice build up or moisture build up than a storm window insert I tried. I mean to tell you it may seem janky but boy does it stop airflow and loss — either heat or AC won’t flow out. I took a noncovered window which shows all the moisture, then the covered window and the plastic is so invisible I had to take a from below pic. The only issue is I wish I trimmed the excess better! Super sticky and secure tape easy to work with." —Bill

Get it from Amazon for $10.49+ (available in three sizes).

It'll work the same way in the summer too, preserving your indoor cool air while keeping the heat out.

XFasten is a small business that launched in 2015 selling a wide array of adhesive products from home improvement accessories to craft supplies. 

Promising review: "I got this after receiving a $95 heat bill for a month where I was out of town, and my heat was down at 60 (for my small one-bedroom, second-floor apartment in an old house). I applied this to all my windows and felt doubtful because the glass on my windows is so thin and old, but I just got my next bill back: $75!! I keep my heat down pretty low, but considering it was definitely set above 60 all month compared to the previous one, and my bill was still cheaper — this definitely works! I haven't removed it yet, and I do foresee it taking off some paint because my windows' paint was already chipping, but whatev. Very grateful for this! One roll covered all the windows in my apartment and now I have two rolls left for the next two years." —Leigh Marques

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes and a three-pack).  

Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." —BBP623

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.49.

Promising review: "Cleaned three items in less than five minutes. Vacuum brush head and two hair brushes that have three girls' long hair. I can’t wait to get the whole vacuum and rug cleaner bristles cleaned. I had to write this review after testing it out. Design is strong, sturdy, and handles great. Highly recommended." —Rob

Get a box of six liners from Amazon for $3.18.

Promising review: "Before: three remotes, one for the screen (on/off), a separate one for the sound system (volume) and of course the fire stick remote. After: just the one convenient integrated unit. No more scrambling to find the which remote to do what I want, cause it's all right there in the one unit. I wish I'd have bought one years ago cause the multi-remote tango got old real fast." —Chapman B.

Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available for several remote styles).

Promising review: "These have worked great! I like bamboo sheets, which are slippery and the corners always came up. Since I started using these my corners haven’t come up and the sheet stays relatively wrinkle free." —Beachyfun

Get them from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three colors).

Checkout a TikTok of the duvet clips in action. 

Pinion Pins is a small business specializing in home improvement products. 

Promising review: "I was super worried about if I would have enough of the Pinions, and I totally do! My duvet is kinda thick and the Pinions pierced through with no problems! Plus with a little extra room if I had some extra layers. I REALLY like how you have to have the magnet tool to pull them apart. Absolutely no moving! Don’t walk, RUN TO BUY THIS. I also like how unnoticeable they are." —Abigayle Mishler

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $17.95. 

Check out a TikTok of the plug-in fly trap in action. 

Promising review: "I can’t say enough wonderful things about these handy little bug catchers! They are simple to use, cheap to refill, and catch a ton of small bugs and flies. I have eight of them now, all around my house! It’s a little gross how many tiny flying insects are around…but it makes me feel a lot better now that I have these!" —Chris H. 

Promising review: "I’m particularly nervous about leaving hot appliances on and walking away, only to come back to the house burned down. This little gadget gives me great peace of mind — I can turn on things like the iron and know 100% it will shut off, even if I forget. I can’t say I’ve ever actually left an appliance running that could burn the house down, but the worry is always there." —AmazonDad

Promising review: "Love this stuff! My stove had two chips in it for many years. Very pleased, so easy to apply! Would definitely recommend for small touch-ups!" —Sally Jo

Get it from Amazon for $6.29+ (available in four colors and in multipacks).

Check out a TikTok of the Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp to see it in action! 

Promising review: "So surprised and pleased with how well this works! We are in a rental, and the bathrooms have no windows and no ventilation. Mold grows insanely fast. Pop one of these on the bowl as needed and no more mold, at all. Amazing!" —S

Promising review: "At risk of being dramatic, this is the best purchase I have made on Amazon. I have curly hair, and those of us who are blessed with textured hair don’t brush our hair. So showering causes literal tumbleweeds. After snaking/Drano-ing the drain in our rented apartment one too many times, I bought this, and I’m never going back." —Laurie

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "OMG, you won’t believe what came out of our shower drain… I noticed when we showered, the water was puddling on the floor instead of properly draining. My husband got this tool, and it works great! There are baby dolls, a toilet paper holder…like what!! If you’re a clean freak like me and you are renting, you need it." —Ashlyn Bronner

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I live in an apartment so I didn’t want to damage my wall with nails and all that. So I’m very glad to have heard about this product. It was so easy to set up, it holds the weight of my blackout curtain and curtain rod well. I even pushed down on it a little to see how secure it was and it did not break. I definitely recommend it for anyone that is renting to keep the walls damage free." —Alyssa

Get a set of three from Amazon for $17.95 (also available in other colors and styles). 

Promising review: "This brush is stiff but flexible enough to feed under my dryer's lint filter. Several weeks ago a trouble light came on that indicated the air flow in my dryer was becoming obstructed. I had the dryer vent and area under the lint filter cleaned. (Not much lint was pulled out, so maybe the dryer sensor gave a false alarm.) I felt a small investment in a brush such as this is better than paying for a future vent cleaning. I've been using it once a week and it picks up a little lint each time, but that's lint that won't have a chance to build up in the dryer vent!" —blueskys

Promising review: "We rent in a very old house, and the smells from the drains were unpleasant. Since using this product, the smell is much better. When we stopped using them for a while, the smell started to return. I guarantee we will continue to use this product." —Ellen J. Janetka

Check out a TikTok of the foaming pink drain cleaner in action. One reviewer said it cleaned five sinks with one bottle!

Promising review: "Wow! I don't think I've ever been more excited to use a cleaning product before. Who knew you could get so much satisfaction from a drain cleaner. I could probably make an ASMR video and post it, as it is that satisfying! Even though I had to angle this over my sink drain, to avoid the low faucet, it worked perfectly. The foam went down the drain and up through the overflow, bringing lots of black, yucky gunk with it. I have used lots of drain cleaners before, but not one that actually came up through the overflow. I'd never even considered what stuff was in there. It did a great job of cleaning everything out and it left the sink smelling fresh and clean as well." —Amazon Customer 

I detest loop shower rings because they're such a hassle when you're swapping out a shower liner or taking down your shower curtain to wash it. Yep, these are my shower hooks, and they're sturdy enough to stay balanced when you switch out the liner or shower curtain.

Promising review: "Shower curtain rings really aren't a huge deal, but when you move from rental to rental just about every year, every little thing to make moving in/out is appreciated. These are the easiest thing I've ever used, and I will continue using and replacing them with the same product every time." —Jamie Wengert

Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $6.36+ (available in three finishes).

Promising review: "Love this so much. We have a textured bath/shower surround in the place we rent, which also includes one of those tiny little bathtubs that adults can’t fit into. This thing stuck where other suctioned products could not. I can’t believe it. After buying this, it made the bath situation 1,000% better. I am able to fill the tub nearly all the way up, making baths so much more enjoyable. I love it." —Emma

Get it from Amazon for $9.49 (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "Great addition to my galley kitchen! I placed by my fridge for easy access while cooking and it has worked seamlessly for my needs! Easily stores spices, plastic bags, and aluminum foil." —Elizabeth B.

Get it from Amazon for $43.77+ (available in 3- and 5-tier sizes).

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Elizabeth Lilly is a deputy editorial director with more than a decade of lifestyle journalism spanning a range of subjects under her (tool) belt that includes four and a half years at a home improvement magazine. So she has well-informed opinions on tubing mascara, but can also install a friend’s window AC unit before brunch. When she's not working, she's plotting her next trip (and how to pack carryon-only for it), catching the latest horror movie, picking up a stack of library books, or convincing friends to go see the latest museum exhibit. 

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