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I know there's always tomorrow, but name a better feeling than fixing your clogged shower drain.

Promising review: "Does exactly what it says. Rather than getting spackle, waiting for it to dry, sanding it down, and tweaking as needed — this cuts the time/effort down! Just rub over the place in need of patching and wipe off the excess. The hardest part is not accidentally getting the product on parts of the wall that don’t need it, but that’s easy to clean up, so it’s not a problem. I used this to patch holes in the wall from a former Wi-Fi router and modem, other than the color difference from the patch to the paint, you’d never know it was patched. Great price, easy to use." —Amanda

Get it from Amazon for $14.89 (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "I can’t believe how well these work! Much better than I was expecting. I just had my home interior painted, and the painters damaged a fiberboard medicine cabinet when they removed the masking tape. It ripped off the fake wood veneer. These markers completely filled in the ugly spots, and the colors blended well. I love that it appears to have some clear coat in it, too, as it dries with a slight shine that makes it look more like wood stain rather than marker. I also used them to stain wood filler in two spots in my maple kitchen cabinets where a previous homeowner had hung a paper towel holder, and I really struggle to see the hole! It looks fantastic. I highly recommend this set. It’s a good value and works very well." —Shane

Slobproof is a US-based small business specializing in home improvement tools. 

Promising review: "Love this — absolutely perfect for touchin' up little spots that need touchin' up. I have several sets filled with different paints, and so far, they've stayed usable, without the paint drying out. I rinse the brush really well after each use (latex paints) and recap it. It would be nice if the manufacturer put an area on the pen where you could easily label the paint info, but I use a permanent marker, and it works okay." —Hooked on Amazon!

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99+ (also available in a five-pack).

It's also designed to be odorless and free of fumes! Just pour half a bottle into your drain, let it sit for 15-30 minutes or overnight (depending on how bad the clog is), and pour *hot* water to get the best results. 

Promising review: "OK... So I have to do a little review on this product BECAUSE I have had a stopped-up kitchen sink and have LITERALLY tried EVERYTHING down to the industrial products with NO luck. I decided to go on Amazon and read a few reviews. This is the one I decided to go with. I only used one chamber, let it sit for an hour, and then used boiling water. My sink is NO LONGER stopped up!!! I saved a plumber bill, and this was $11.97. HUGE win for this woman!!" —Tabpeach

It comes with five refill hooks for future use!

Promising review: "Loved this product! Noticed my water in my shower drain was going slow. I decided to give this product a shot and it did just the trick."  —Chelsea Johnson

Get a handle and five refill wands from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "I love the blue color, but most importantly…that this little plunger worked!! I had cleaned my drain, took out the stopper, and all of that “fun” stuff. My drain was still running slow…I used this once and POOF fixed! Buy one!! You will not be disappointed! And buy it BEFORE you need one." —LL Francis

Promising review: "This is very useful for closing up small holes. We had lots of water bugs, and they basically stopped after we used the foam." —A

Promising review: "I love this stuff. I live in an older apartment with a drafty sliding patio door. This was a perfect fix when we got a cold snap here in the South for the winter. It was 10 F outside, and I never would have known. I put this on my patio door and my bedroom windows, and it’s been cozy ever since. The one problem, of course, is that I can’t go out my patio door." —Lindsay H

Get it from Amazon for $12.49+ (available in one- and three- packs).

Promising review: “We purchased this to fill some patches in our backyard that were damaged by our puppy. Works like a charm. The one caveat is that you really do have to water it a bit every day. Once it takes off, though, it grows pretty quickly! Within one week of planting this, we had 1-inch long grass blades. One month later, all the patches are gone. Highly recommended!” —Jessica N.

It takes a little patience but no hammering or drilling!

Promising review: "I have a weird skinny window in my house where no normal window covering works. People walking on our community trail can see up into our upstairs bathroom when the light is on, and it's dark outside. Not a good plan at all. So I used this window film and cut different-sized circles and placed then on this window to interrupt the view into the house. Worked perfectly! Very easy to use." —Marsgard

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 14 sizes and four styles).

Promising review: "I was on the fence about buying this off Amazon thinking I’d get some cheaply made piece of junk. This thing kicks 🍑. Cuts off limbs like butter. Lots of reach too. Worked perfectly for trimming my neighbors redwood and another tree. Would recommend." —Erik Anderson

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four lengths).

It's made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel and 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 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 weed 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: "Works amazing for U-bend clogs. Actually purchased a 16-foot snake to use with this and ended up not needing it because this cleared out everything stuck in the U bend." —Matthew Witt-Dobski

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

Promising review: "I fell down the stairs and dislocated my shoulder because my steps were too slippery. Immediately after coming back from the doctor, I knew I had to do something about my slippery steps because I knew the accident couldn’t have been a lot worse. I had this installed,d and I haven’t been afraid of slipping down the stairs since. This purchase was a couple of years ago, and other than some dust on the edges, I don’t see the need to replace them as they’re still stuck to the floor. I even got a new order of the same product for the stairs to my basement to avoid any accidents and because I know they last a long time." —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $22.95+ (available in seven dimensions).

Promising review: "If you don’t have a straight curtain rod, your curtains catch on that little on that little rise where the two rods meet right? Well, this solves that problem. They glide like they’re on ice, and it took my husband about a minute to put it on. These are a must!! Just a little heads up if you don’t have a rod that has those little pins in it to keep it stationary, I’m going to need to use like a rubber band to keep the rod from turning. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!" —Jude S.

Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in four sizes).

Colorized Design is a Georgetown, Indiana-based small business that 3D prints a variety of problem-solving home solutions. 

Promising review: "We couldn't close our garage door due to the angle of the sun this time of year. Quick google search, Colorized Design came up. We followed his tips on ordering the correct cover. Received the cover within days, slid it on, and it works like a charm. Thank you again." —Linda R. 

Get it from Colorized Design on Etsy for $18.75 (originally $22.95).

It can also help discourage pets from hiding under furniture!

Promising review: "A must-have for ALL pet owners. This contraption is genius and will save cat (and dog) owners huge amounts of time and frustration retrieving toys. We used this beneath our oven and it works PERFECTLY. Cat can't destroy it (the way she shredded the foam insulation we had stuffed under there before), and we no longer have to get the yardstick out when literally all of her toys are 'gone.' Yes, this is a challenge to install, but 100% worth it. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat." —Allison Goldstein

Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in eight sizes).

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 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." —Sheila

Get them from Amazon for $8.99+ (also available in a two-pack).

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 House

Promising review: "Do you ever remove the rubber cap between your sink and disposal? It is beyond gross! This is shaped just right and makes quick work of a yucky job. Good to do to keep odors away." —Mom328LSA

Promising review: "Worked wonders! I spilled nail polish remover on my nightstand. This worked like magic! Just rub lightly with the cloth." —JMac

You can use the Chomp wallpaper scoring tool for $14.97 on Amazon to ease the process! 

Promising review: "I have been putting off removing this horrid wallpaper for years, mainly because of the removal horror stories. As it turns out it was rather easy. 1. I used the Chomp scorer. Use it gently moving it in concentric circles, horizontal and vertical. 2. Use the Chomp liquid liberally, let it soak, use more, let it soak until you see paper bubble up. If paper is not coming off easily use more and let soak. Key is letting it soak. 3. Use scraper to start removal. On a large part of mine the paper and glue came off in sheets with no scraping. Other times the top layer came off and the backing and glue needed some scraping. If it's not coming off easily use more liquid and let it soak." —Kindle Customer

Promising review: "Changed the oil on my girlfriend's car and some oil spilled on my NEW driveway...which I didn't notice 'til four days later. Four spots all about the size of a dollar bill baking in the Arizona sun for four days. Put the stuff on (sits on the stain like pancake batter — don't be afraid to pour liberally) and let it sit from 6 p.m. 'til about 9 a.m. the next day. It dried and the instructions said to just sweep the stuff up (right, like I am not going to need a scraper and wire scrub pad for an hour. HA). Well it broke apart with the broom and the stains were gone, just swept up the powder pieces — took about a minute. I WAS SHOCKED! Something that actually works on oil and it's easy. Absolutely NO sign of anything that was there." —AmazonBob

Get it from Amazon for $17.97+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "This product is amazing!!!! We have a Rottweiler pup and a bichon pup, and our house was feeling the PAIN! I tried everything and use to tell my wife, 'with all the science and technology in the world we still can’t come up with something that gets rid of the dog mark smell! This product does everything and more. Just ordered another round. We were about to throw away some furniture due to the smell, and now after use, we can keep it. Saved me hundreds. Well worth the money." —clayton s tonkin

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and two- or three-packs).

Promising review: "I need this in bulk!! I have tried so many cleaning solutions to get out hard cooking stains on my stovetop and nothing worked! This stuff took it right out without a problem!!" —Micaela Gunderson

Get it from Amazon for $5.34+ (also available with a sponge).

It's from a family-run small business that specializes in cleaning products, especially ones for homes with pets!

Promising review: "After reading the reviews, I thought I could at least try it, and holy smokes, this is a miracle cleaner!!! I think I have tried every cleaner on the market for pet stains and nothing ever really works on my carpets. Even if I get it off the top, it somehow comes back up. My dogs hate the rain, and they have one spot that they always go on when they decide they are not going outside. I have cleaned the spot probably 100 times. I cleaned this area one time with this cleaner and my spot steam cleaner, and it is completely gone! The stain and smell are 100% gone, not just covered up like before, completely and absolutely gone. Miracle cleaner for sure!" —PLLane

Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in three scents).

Promising review: "I thought my carpets were ruined for good, after using both my old Bissell and the rentals offered by the local grocery store. Our last dog, rest in peace, had not left the world before thoroughly destroying my carpets from incontinence. Our newest dog had lived her entire life before us in a kennel, where she went at will. Suffice to say, my bedroom floor was an eyesore. The first use completely restored my aging carpet. It's still old carpet, don't get me wrong, but it's now CLEAN old carpet. The stains are gone. The odor is gone. I no longer cringe when I walk into the bedroom. Life is good. Not only has this machine done a spectacular job of cleaning, it is also easy to clean itself. The pieces come apart intuitively, and the dog hair rinses easily away. Previous carpet cleaners I've used have been a nightmare, losing suction quickly due to debris being caught in the front with no easy way to remove it." —Erica

Get it from Amazon for $219.99+ (available in five styles).

Promising review: "Our poor older pup started having some incontinence issues and had several accidents in the house. I was really frustrated until I found these. They work amazingly well. They're small, so if the area was larger, I had to use two or three, but they pulled up stains and saved the house from being smelly. I even used one on an older stain (that I'm pretty sure wasn't pet-related), and it came up after leaving it on for about 24 hours. I make sure to keep a supply of these in the house at all times now." —MC

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $34.74.

Promising review: "OMG this is disgusting!!! I hope this isn't all just cat pee that shows up cause there is a lot! I bought this because I thought my cat was peeing in one room and couldn't find the exact spot so I bought this. Found the spot and more. Would recommend." —Momof3boys

Just stick the adhesive onto the window and let it work its magic!

Promising review: "Gross yet effective. We live in the country with animals so we have lots of flies. I did not want to hang a fly trap, but I caved when I saw this. I feel it’s not as noticeable as others, is easy to hide, and works very well. Easy to hang and does not leave a sticky residue when removed." —Tina

Get a pack of 12 pieces from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in a pack of 24, 48, and 96).

Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. 

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 (available in clear or glow-in-the-dark styles). 

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