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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. All those problems you're not sure how to solve — here's how to solve them. Promising review: "This clip is amazing. No more towels falling on the floor. It was becoming a routine thing since my cat thinks it's fun to pull the kitchen towels off the oven. Not now, bad kitty! Great product...wish I had bought one sooner!" —Joanna Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.79. Promising review: "My husband and I are very impressed by this blackout curtain! My husband works at night, so we needed this to make his room dark during the day. He sleeps so much better with this curtain. I also appreciate that it has suction cups so we can remove it easily and take this curtain anywhere. The suction cup got weak after a few months. But I applied some water to it, and it's working very well again! I feel like this also blocks some cold air or hot air from the window, too." —Sarah G Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four colors and packs of two). You can also use it to detangle hair from the bristles of your hairbrush. Promising review: "Between myself (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." —MKS Packard 3D Designs is a Maryland-based small business run by mechanical engineer Austin Packard. Promising reviews: "Game changer for our fridge. We had to adjust our shelves a bit, but it was way worth it to have this thing fit!" —Alex McGee "This has made getting water from my refrigerator much easier for my grandkids and me." —Susan Get it from Packard 3D Designs on Etsy for $20+ (available in white or gray). Promising review: "Like you, when I first came across this, I was hesitant because of the price. It's a bit steep, I thought to myself. But then, after another night of bathtime with two towels on the ground to soak up the water my child had splashed all over, I took the plunge and bought it. And definitely worth it a million times over. My child LOVES the extra space for toys and I love the water staying in the tub. I definitely and highly suggest buying it. You won't be disappointed! Or your child!!" —Brianna Get it from Amazon for $59.95 (available in four colors). Promising review: "I have been looking for a solution that would allow for a nightstand and also a dresser to be pushed up against a wall, even with things plugged into the outlet behind that furniture. I FOUND IT. This wall outlet extender does exactly what it says it will do. I have a fan, clock radio, and watch charger plugged into it, and can still move the nightstand right up against the wall. The light on the dresser no longer forces the dresser to be out a couple of inches; it, too, can be pushed right up against the wall, and the cord is not in danger of getting crushed and becoming a fire hazard. A game changer! I will be ordering a few more." —Lynda L. Get a two-pack from Amazon for $5.79+ (also available in a three-pack and a three-prong design). Promising review: "These pads have saved me tons of money on wee wee pads. Easy to wash. I use vinegar in the washer along with my detergent, and the vinegar keeps the pee smell out. I was washing them in just detergent at first, but could smell a little pee odor, but after adding vinegar, I have had no problem at all. They are very durable, and I have never had any leaks on the floor. I will buy more of these." —Linda Get a two-pack for $11.72+ (available in nine prints and seven sizes). Promising review: "Our screens are on a second-floor balcony. There really isn't any good way to clean the outside of the screens. Luckily, the fibers on this screen cleaner are small enough that they seem to fit through the screen and clean both sides. I'm sure it doesn't clean the outside as well as it does the inside, but any help is always appreciated. I was actually shocked at how much dirt came off the screens with this very simple tool. I used it wet with a small amount of dish soap, and it worked really well. I also appreciated that after I was finished, I was just easily able to rinse and dry the screen cleaner for future use. A simple tool at an excellent price." —BonjourBeautyByAmy Promising review: "I have three daughters, which means I have a ton of Stanley cups. They do not fit in my cupboard, so we bought this to see if it would help. It is quite big on the counter, but we put it in the corner, and that seems to fit. Does hold the cups perfectly, and has helped clean out my cupboard a little bit." —Mara Mobley Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two colors). They're safe to use with pretty much any type of washer: HE or regular, top-loading and front-loading. Promising review: "I noticed a funny smell in my laundry room and realized it was coming from my washer. I bought these and tried them the same day I got them. Ran the washer on hot and open the lid midway through to see the washer was full of gunk and debris and things that this cleaner brought up. Once the cycle was done there was no more smell. My washer was clean. This product is seriously amazing. I wish I found it sooner." —Amazon Customer Promising review: "I have been looking for a dishwasher done indicator to use on a stainless steel front (no magnets). This is the BOMB. NO moving parts. No flimsy clips. No tape, glue, or magnets. Simply slip it over the edge of the bottom basket, and you are good. The sturdy clip does not flex, so there is no wear and tear. The action of the washer fills up the tube. DONE. The first time you open the door after washing, tip out the tube, and you are ready again. Hooray...something that works." —MRMACHINE of Raleigh Promising review: "I purchased these because my husband and I have a lot of ball caps. These worked really well for us. They came with two different installation options: something you could screw into the wall and an adhesive. We went for the adhesive option. We installed two in our closet. Easy to stack hats on top so they are out of the way and organized." —Erin Adkins Get a two-pack from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in seven colors and also in other multipacks). Promising review: "I’ve used this on different fruits and veggies and love it! I have a mandolin slicer and a food processor that slices, but it is easier just to use this tool. Nice and even slices of tomatoes and onions every time!" —Bekkster Promising review: "Who knew that the solution to all of my soap bars getting mushy and gross was this small magnet? It’s aesthetic in my bathroom and holds any size soap — it really is an ingenious invention. It adhered very well to my mirror and was easy to install. A true game changer." —Irene Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in two colors). Grampa's Gardenware Co. is an Oregon-based, family-owned small business. Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to make weeding easy. Promising review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim, given that we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy, has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard, and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun, but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." —JG Promising review: "This tool helps being able to get the weeds out of cracks in cement super fast and makes them look nice. You do still have to get close to the ground, and it is not that long, but the handle is very nice and no blisters from it." —Staci Fillingham Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two sizes and styles). Poplight is a queer-owned small business that was recently featured on Shark Tank! Get it from Poplight for $99 (available in eight colors). Promising review: "We wanted something to help us keep our clothes off the floor and chair, and this was by far our favorite option. We really like how we have options on how much space we want to use at a time (i.e., one or two and with or without the bar), and it doesn't look too obnoxious on our wall. It was easy to install and has been very sturdy so far!" —Joshua Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in five colors). Promising review: "We got this screen so our dog can go in and out freely without letting the bugs in. At first, he wasn't quite sure about going through it; in fact, he scratched at it, signaling us to open it for him. But after a few training treats, he figured it out. Installation was so easy! The Velcro, fabric, and mesh all seem very good quality. I'm also happy that we can take down the screen in the winter and store it away easily, then just reattach it in the spring. Very happy with my purchase!" —Crystal K Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (clip the coupon on the product page to get it for $21.84; available in five sizes and three colors). Promising review: "Nice and thin. You'll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin modern-looking things). I've tried everything for 4 years to get this stuff off. One day I thought, maybe i'll try my sponges. Took it all off super easily!!!! Faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan, but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol)." —Hoarder Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sponge thicknesses). This works on any type of video or standard doorbell. Stickers are included. Promising review: "Caring for my mom, who has Parkinson's and dementia, I’ve had to deal with startling sounds like the doorbell, which can be really distressing for her. This has been a game-changer. This sign is easy to install with no tools needed and fits perfectly on our doorbell." —Donna Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in two colors). Promising review: "I’ve only used it on a few appliances, but the one getting the most action would be the one on our coffee maker. It can’t be adhered to surfaces that get hot (like a slow cooker), so I was able to find a spot that doesn’t when we use it, and it has held up great so far. I’ve been using it for a few months, and so far, so good. I hate having cords trailing around on the counter, and this helped fix that. Worth the investment." —TravelBuff Get a six-pack from Amazon for $11.55+ (available in two colors). Promising review: "What an improvement for a piece of furniture that was almost on the 'chopping block' but is now a keeper for a few more years. Gosh, I love saving money while making legit improvements. Yay!!!" —L2G+G Get it from Amazon for $24.84+ (available in seven sizes and 20 colors). Check out a TikTok of the art frames in action. Promising review: "Wish I'd known about these with my first kid or my second. Now, I'm on my third, and our kitchen is littered with art projects. These were a great solution to clear out the clutter and make my kitchen look less like a kindergarten classroom. The frames store A LOT of art in them, and each kid has their own frame and can decide which picture to put on display. Magnetic case makes it easy to open but stays shut when it's supposed to." —probooks627 Get it from Amazon for $18.61+ (available in 17 colors and also in packs of two and four). Some reviewers even use it to redo their countertops or sinks, although you might want to use an acrylic sealer afterward if you decide to do that! According to one reviewer, it's fantastic for vintage appliances, too. Promising review: "Oh my goodness! This stuff is amazing! I remodeled my bathroom, and the washer and dryer looked terrible. One coat of this, and they look brand new! I’m going to add another coat today just to make it extra durable." —Linda Forester Rosebud is a small business based in Costa Mesa, California, that specializes in 3D-printed planters and accessories. Promising review: "Works exactly as you’d think and a cute way to make those plants stand up!" —Holly Briggs Get a six-pack from Rosebud Home Goods on Etsy for $27.06+ (available in various colors and sizes). Promising review: "This pad fits perfectly in our Samsung four-door in-door ice/water dispenser. Catches the occasional drips and matches the color of the dispenser perfectly. The four-pack lets you wash one and place another one into service immediately." —Amazon Customer Promising review: "The windows are noticeably squeaky clean and clear, and no scrubbing is required after only needing about 20 minutes to dry on a sunny day. I also used this to clean two outdoor glass dining tables, which are now ready for lunches and early dinners outside in the summer. Great product, definitely recommend and will be buying again!" —Helen Simmons Promising review: "Love the fact that you just spray and let it do its thing. No rinse-off or anything. My outdoor rugs were a little drab after the winter, and this brought them back to like. No scrubbing either. Worked well." —Chasing Fireflies The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.