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Dirty grout is no match for this paint pen.

Every home has a few features that make you cringe a little — whether it's a dated light fixture, scuffed-up furniture, dingy shelves, or a bathroom detail you've learned to ignore. The good news? You don't need a contractor or a huge budget to make them look dramatically better. These 32 clever products can help disguise, refresh, organize, and upgrade some of the ugliest spots in your home with surprisingly little effort.

Before adding this to your cart, you have the option to customize it, including selecting from 14 lengths and 15 colors (including custom colors).

BTW — 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. 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 $29+ (available in customizable sizes and colors).

Promising review: "Where do I start? I absolutely LOVE this product. I wanted to replace our bathroom mirror, but because of its 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

Promising review: "I recently used this toilet sealing tape to give my bathroom a cleaner, more polished look, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! The tape adheres perfectly to the base of the toilet, creating a seamless and professional finish. It’s durable, water-resistant, and keeps dirt and moisture from accumulating in hard-to-clean areas. Installation was simple and hassle-free, with no mess or fuss. The bright white color complements the flooring beautifully, enhancing the overall aesthetic of my bathroom. This tape is a game changer for anyone looking to add a neat and protective barrier around their toilet. Highly recommended!" —Hayden Scott

Get a roll from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two colors and three lengths).

To apply, just unroll, position where you want it, sloooowly smooth it down with a credit card, and then trim the excess. Oh, and don't forget to wipe down the area you're covering first so it sticks. 

Promising review: "I absolutely loved this contact paper. It completely transformed my countertop. It was super easy to apply, and if I messed up, it was extremely easy to redeem myself. I did this alone with no help, and I’m pretty proud of the outcome. Took me about 30 min to complete it. I used the whole roll of the smallest option, and it was enough for me. Super awesome, and I will be buying more of this contact paper soon when I transform another room in my home! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!" —Mariah

Get it from Amazon for $4.49+ (available in six sizes).

Many reviewers started by using Restor-A-Finish to blend out minor scratches before finishing with the Feed-N-Wax. It's as simple as wiping on and off!

Promising review: "I got this product a few hours ago from Amazon and now have shiny floors! It gave the really dull hardwood floors of my prewar NYC apartment an impressive shine. Really impressive. A little goes a long way: I used only about two ounces to shine about 500 square feet of clean floors. Before using it on the floors, I tested the polish on an old wooden side table that is scarred and needs sanding. It looked a lot better afterward." —KindleCustomer2

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two sizes). 

The kit comes with markers, crayons for deeper scratches, and a sharpener. 

Tip: Some reviewers suggest applying the marker and then quickly wiping it with a paper towel to avoid over-applying. 

Promising review: "This product did a great job on my severely scratched wood flooring. I used it in a rental home and on our own floors. The markers did a great job on the wood flooring and there are several colors you can sort of mix and match to get the right shade. It dries with a slight, waxy shine. Good value for the money! The wax pencils work OK, too, but the markers did fantastic. They didn't repair the wood, but certainly hid some of the damage. To me, well worth the price." —Reviewer

Get a set of six markers and six crayons for $9.99.

The cord cover comes with a flexible hinge so you can add more wires after you adhere it to the wall.

Promising review: "These look great and are super easy to apply. This is the perfect solution for hiding a cord! It looks like it is just a part of the baseboard. Mine covers only 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 $19.99+ (available in three sizes, five colors, and in multipacks).

Promising review: "This is a very handy item. It fits perfectly in my laundry area. Easy to assemble and to use. A must if you like to be organized and you don't have a lot of cabinets to do so. I am very happy with this purchase!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "Absolutely love these. My daughter’s toilet was missing the original caps, so I thought I would give these a try. They are so nice looking!! She loves them. Great quality and fits perfectly over the screw. Going to buy some for my bathroom now! Buy it, you won’t regret it." —Valentine Girl

Get a pair from Amazon for $12.88+ (available in 12 styles).

Promising review: "These pleated short curtains are the perfect touch for my kitchen! They add just the right amount of charm and elegance while letting in natural light. The pleats give them a polished, tailored look, and the quality of the fabric is fantastic — lightweight yet durable." —Liza

Get two panels from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in eight sizes and 10 colors). 

The kit includes a ceiling mount, a Tulip shade, 12 removable tape strips, and three screws (as needed for textured ceilings). Tulip is a small business from Lori Smyth. Check out the different styles and how easily they install via Tulip's TikTok. 

I (Chelsea) had a chance to try one of these, and I am simply OBSESSED. I live in NYC in a rental, and I have a really drab light in my kitchen that even an electrician couldn't get off the ceiling without breaking... so I gave up on replacing it right after I moved in. Alas, fast forward a year, and I found Tulip on TikTok! Instantly, I thought 1. This is absolutely genius, and 2. How has no one come up with this before?!?!

'Installing' it (installing makes it seem way more involved than it is) took all of 10 minutes and that includes removing it from the box, Command Strip-ing the ring to the ceiling, and then popping the magnetic shade in place. (Honestly, the thing that took me the longest was fishing my step stool out of the depths of my junk closet.) Not only is the shade itself beautiful, but the diffused light is just so soft and pretty. I can't wait to get another one for my entryway!!!"

Promising review: "I have been searching for a paper lamp or replacement for my current apartment lights, but they either wouldn't fit or it would require too much effort that my landlord wouldn't appreciate. That's when I came across Tulip. I can't be more blunt than this — you literally Command Strip the ring to the ceiling, and the shade attaches via magnet... seriously ingenious." —Oliver O.

Get it from Tulip for $149 (also available in other styles).

The gel formula is safe to use on/around windows, sinks and baths, shower-heads, pools, tiles, silicone sealant, and more. Leave it on the area you're looking to clean for six to eight hours (no scrubbing required). Some reviewers with really bad mold/mildew note that leaving it on for longer and/or doing a second round of cleaning made a huge difference!

Promising review: "This stuff is amazing. Since we bought this place, we figured we had to fix the caulking because we tried every cleaner we knew to get rid of this gross shower mold. Before we decided to fix...we gave this a shot. Now the shower is like new; probably didn't even need to wait the 5 hours, but glad we did. Saved so much time, labor, and money. 🙌" —Nacho Average Review

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. to about 9 a.m. the next day. It dried and the instructions said to just sweep the stuff up. 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. My driveway is smooth concrete, so I can't vouch for what would happen with a rougher surface, but whoever makes this stuff is a genius. If they tried to take on World Peace, Earth would be a better place." —AmazonBob

Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (also available in a larger size).

Promising review: "These are so cute and very easy to set up. I have my hairclips and scrunchies in them. I love that they are stackable, so they don't take up too much space. They're about the same size as my hand, so they're relatively small. They're good for storing little things like mini hand lotions and hand sanitizer. If you're thinking about getting them, I highly recommend them!" —Dog_Mom

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in two other sizes and six colors). 

Promising review: "Very good quality liner. I love the daisy print and it is a good thickness. Super easy to cut (I used a box cutter). Definitely recommend!" —Karen

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 10 sizes and 11 patterns). 

Promising review: "These are so easy to install! We sold our house and moved into a mobile home on our land while we built a house. We wanted to do a little updating, but we don't want to spend a lot. We decided to use self-adhesive flooring, and I fell in love with these! The pattern and color were perfect for my bathroom theme! Installation was easy and quick. They stick great, and it's been a few weeks, and we've had no issues. I love the texture, and they're so easy to clean! Definitely recommend!" —Heather Wine

Get a set of 10 tiles from Amazon for $13.72+ (available in two patterns).

Just dilute the acrylic paint 1:2 to get started. Giani is a small business that sells home improvement solutions. 

Promising review: "This is amazing!!!!! It looks like a different fireplace. I have been looking at a horrible grout repair that the previous owners did for 20 years. I did this in about two hours!!!!!! This product is fast, it's easy to use, easy to clean up, and inexpensive." —Denise

Get a pint from Amazon for $21.95 (available in three styles).

Promising review: "This light switch cover is so beautiful, very easy to install, and feels like metal. It’s a lot sturdier and heavier than I thought it would be. I recommend this if you’d like to add details to your home to make it a little more whimsical." —Christina 

Get it from Amazon for $22.50+ (available in 13 styles and seven finishes). 

Design Stickers is a Ukranian small biz that specializes in wall decals, nursery decals, wall stickers, and wallpapers. 

Promising review: "Love our magnetic fridge cover!!! Great quality and fits the space perfectly. Such a beautiful addition to our kitchen. 😁 Highly recommend!!!" —Theresa Reynolds

Get it from Design Stickers on Etsy; the mini-fridge version for $18.99+ or the full-size version for $99.90+ (available in various sizes, matte or glossy finish, and hundreds of designs).

Promising review: "Lo and behold! I completely cleaned the window sills, the window shades, the baseboards, the walls, and the carpeting! You cannot even tell it happened. No stains or color change to the carpet, the walls, or the white painted surfaces. Before you try or use anything, buy this. It cannot be beat! I was afraid I might have to hire a professional to clean the carpet and that I might have to completely repaint the walls, but no." —Sharon Hamilton

And grab that sleek cable sleeve (aka a wire cover) while you're at it!

Promising reviews: "I've been searching for something to not only hide the cord mess but protect them from my munch monster of a cat. This box, in addition to cable straps and cable wrap, has solved my cable management like magic! I highly recommend this product." —Lauryn

"Seriously, where has this been all my life??? Highly recommend. Excellent cord management soulmate (I meant to type solution, and it autocorrected to soulmate; however, I think that’s accurate LOL.) Just get it. Won’t regret." —April Olsen

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

It comes in an easy-to-use trigger spray and is ideal for cleaning bathtubs, showers, toilets, colorfast fabrics, vertical surfaces, and hard-to-reach spots. Plus, it's nonabrasive and formulated without hydrofluoric acid, making it safer than similar liquid rust-stain removers.

Promising review: "Holy wizardry! Seriously, it was more work to clean the mirror over the vanity than to use this product. With almost no effort, this made my dark-orange, iron-water shower stall white again. I definitely suggest wearing a mask or bandana and running the ventilation fan if spraying in an enclosed area. Great product!" —Jessica B

Merriton is a small business that sells rolls of scented liners for dressers and linen closets. 

Promising reviews: "I am very pleased with these scented drawer liners! They are perfect for my bedroom chest of drawers. The paper is heavy, and the scent is wonderful. I love it! I may buy them as gifts." —Jennifer

"This is a traditional scented drawer liner paper — the kind people used for decades before modern adhesive (plastic) papers — and it's beautiful. I purchased the royal bloom scent, and it smells like fresh pears. The paper comes in a tight roll, and I suggest either reverse-rolling it or laying it flat and weighing it down for a night before installing it. I very much prefer non-adhesive paper like this because it is easy to install and replace, but also because it is old-school elegance." —Trillium

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three patterns).

Slobproof is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. 

Some reviewers use these for detailed work on designs and murals. As an added bonus, these are totally airtight, so the paint in them won't dry out if you don't finish the pen all at once. 

Promising review: "These are genius! They work so well and make it no hassle to quickly retouch small areas that get scratched up. Never knew something like this existed, and now I'm in love with them!" —Jeff

Get a pack of two on Amazon for $14.99 (also available in packs of five).

Promising review: "It looks and fits perfectly for what I needed. Had to rotate the outlet to run it straight up the wall for my setup. Used it with a cover to hide the wires. Other than that, it was a simple plug-and-play. Fit flush with the wall and nice and tight into the socket. I definitely would buy again." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in three sizes and with or without surge).

Promising review: "This pet odor eliminator is a game changer! It effectively neutralizes unpleasant smells, leaving the room smelling fresh without a harsh chemical scent. Easy to use, it works on everything from furniture to carpets, tackling both surface odors and deep-set smells." —Dan

Promising review: "This actually works! It works like magic! I was excited; I couldn’t wait five minutes after pouring the liquid, as suggested. But it still worked like a charm. It’s so therapeutic to see the grout fall apart. 😊" —Srivi

Promising review: "I moved to a rental unit where the grout in the kitchen had clearly been mopped with dirty water and left to dry enough times that the beige grout was mostly black and gross. I tried to clean the grout, but my best efforts still left the grout splotchy, and it was hard work. When I tried the grout pen, the difference was absolutely amazing — it looks like new grout, and it takes only one or two coats to restore and recolor the grout completely. I'm going to order a couple more pens and do as much of the floor as I can. What a difference! It now looks like a new floor. Love it." —Minnmac

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available with a narrow or wide tip).

The kit comes with two cans of cabinet paint, a roller arm, two roller covers, and an angled paint brush; it requires no stripping, priming, or top coat or sealer, and there's no need to remove your cabinet doors.

Promising review: "Amazing! Amazing! Amazing. Did take more than one coat, though. My cabinets were bare wood, and I still needed a couple of coats. My kitchen is medium-sized, not too big, and it only took one can. This took my kitchen from looking like a cheap rental apartment kitchen to a high-quality kitchen with just this paint and new knobs. The paint is perfect for cabinets — it's not too thick, so you still see the wood grains. It comes with EVERYTHING you need. I didn't have to buy a thing. The project is super easy, the paint dries fast, and I did it at first by removing the cabinets, but it wasn't necessary at all. I would recommend EVERYONE to purchase this and give your cabinets a chance before making a big investment in new cabinets. Wood is wood, and it can be refinished." —Brandon Moronta

Get it from Amazon for $36.95+ (available in 11 colors and two styles).

Promising review: "This is no ordinary cat scratcher! It's sleek, well-made, and takes up minimal space (which makes a big difference in our smaller home)! Our cat has been a complete terror lately, moving on from shredding our couch to literally tearing the paint off our walls. This seemed like the perfect fix, as it attaches to the wall. I rubbed some catnip on it and set it down flat to get our cat used to it, and then hung it on the wall a few hours later. So far, so good; he seemed to take to it really quickly! This has quality, style, and excellent customer service! I would 100% buy this product again and anything else they make!" —ANicholeG

Get it from Amazon for $40.99 (available in two colors).

The top layer is made of absorbent PU leather, so you can simply rinse or wipe it clean! It also has an anti-skid rubber backing to prevent sliding.

Promising reviews: "I like that I can wipe this mat with a wet cloth. It’s water resistant, durable, and pretty!" —Miss Dee

"I was a little concerned about how things would dry on this mat since it isn't fabric, but everything seems to dry really well — and it is just so pretty of a thing to have on my counter! Can't beat the price either." —Nana M.

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors/styles).

Garden Guru is a small business that sells lawn and garden tools.

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping Home and Garden Editor Sally Elshorafa says:

"After moving to the East Coast, I quickly learned that the stone pathways around my home are basically a spa retreat for moss and weeds. The cracks collect moisture, trap organic debris, and offer *just* enough shelter to help unwanted greenery flourish, especially with all the shade and rain we get. I didn't want my outdoor space to turn into a jungle, so I grabbed this tool and got to work. It's weirdly satisfying — kind of like flossing, but for your stone paths. The bent tip slides right into the cracks and pulls weeds out from the root, which helps keep them from coming back anytime soon. I've used it on my pathways, driveway, and anywhere else something tries to sprout where it shouldn't. The handle is comfortable, and it doesn't take much effort to use. It's quickly becoming one of my favorites. If you've got hardscaping, you need this in your toolkit." 

Promising review: "I love this thing! I was having a difficult time hand weeding, and couldn't get the roots up most of the time, so the weeds have come back quickly. With this, I can dig down deep and pull up from the root! It is more difficult to use on my driveway, where the asphalt has cracked in different directions, but it's still helpful when pulling them up. I cannot recommend this enough!" —Heather Adney

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