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Your future self will be embarrassingly pleased with these.

I’m the Home and Garden Editor at BuzzFeed, where I write articles that connect readers with the products, ideas, and trends that help make a house feel like home.

That's the energy of this list. Whether it's a small trash can that makes your bathroom work better, or one of those cheap Amazon finds that makes your home look custom instead of cookie-cutter, these budget-friendly upgrades punch well above their price tags, and you'll feel like you got away with something. 

Promising review: "Really nice set of bottles that hold a large amount of product. Easy to install, the bonding paste worked well. Love the way they look in our shower. Bought the black set for me and the amber set for my husband. Absolutely love the metal pumps. Smooth and bring up a good amount of product in each pump. These came really well packaged and elevated our shower by providing uniformity in lieu of a million different-looking bottles." —claz

Get it from Amazon for $39.97 (available in 10 colors).

Promising review: "I love these bulbs. They make any room all warm and cozy. Also a fantastic night-light for the little ones. :) Get you some!" —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven styles).

Promising review: "The chair covers fit well. They look great, and the fabric is thick and durable. You can throw it in the wash if food falls on it." —Kumar Singh 

"These are the only covers that fit my ginormous dining chairs! When I tried them on, I was ecstatic to find they actually fit. The fabric is stretchy, beautiful, soft, and feels luxurious. Not gonna lie, it was a test of my endurance to wrestle them on all 6 chairs, but so worth the effort! At first glance, you can’t tell they’re slipcovers at all. The sides of the seats are fully covered, and it lies flat to the back of the seat itself (no bubble). My stained chairs now look amazing, and I’m excited to get other colors to change things up. I absolutely recommend these slipcovers!" —BuzzyBee+3

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in sets of two, four, and six and regular and large sizes). 

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

Promising review: "These are so amazing. My electric bill has really gone down. This keeps the cool in and the heat out, and then nobody can see through my windows as they walk past. Also love the rainbow that comes across my floor when the sun comes up and goes down, it’s really pretty." —Tammy Dionne

Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in nine sizes).

Promising review: "Love it! It looks amazing. It blocks out the sun but doesn’t make the room completely dark. The colors look great when the light shines through. I would definitely buy again." —Amazon Customer

"So pretty and holds well too!!! I used it to cover glass doors on a legal bookcase repurposed to store jeans, sweaters, and T-shirts without seeing them. Love how this turned out. Six months of use, no issues of film even slipping." —KAK

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in six sizes and 19 designs). 

Promising review: "This thing is amazing. Saw it on TikTok, haha! I struggle to open things and this uses minimal effort. You wouldn't know it's under my cabinet." —Carrie Comer

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (also available in a two-pack).

Read BuzzFeed's full EZ Off jar opener explainer.

Sleek Socket is a small biz focused on sleek power outlet solutions for the home!

Promising review: "I have a velvet lounge chair that sits up against the wall and covers an outlet. Every time we need to plug our phones, vacuum, laptops, or anything, I would have to move the chair to ensure the cord/plug doesn’t ruin the material. This outlet cover was a lifesaver! Lays perfectly flush up against the wall with the added benefit of a third available plug, and sits neatly under my lounge. Love this product!" —lisa ledoux

Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in four lengths and a variety of styles, including surge protectors and dual power strips).

Promising review: "I have used this exact paper in both of our homes and love it more each day! It’s stunning! It was easy to hang, forgivable if you need to move it or remove a bubble, and it looks flawless. I can’t say enough about this product!" —Penny Olson Langland

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+/roll (available in three designs and five rolls sizes).

Slobproof is a small business that makes paint touch-up pens.

Promising review: "I keep these in my kitchen drawer and it's SO convenient for my painted cabinets! I moved into a house with older wood cabinets, and because it’s such a small kitchen, I knew that painting the cabinets white (actually went with cream!) would make it feel so much larger! I LOVE the way they look, but inevitably (even though I sanded and prepped), I’ll get little chips in the paint. These touch-up pens stay in my junk drawer full of paint at all times. The cap makes it so it never dries out and stays super clean. But I’m able to grab them any time and just touch things up so my cabinets ALWAYS look fresh." —Claire Flores

Get it from Slobproof on Amazon for $24.99 (available in a pack of two or five).

Promising review: "Developed a garden on the apartment patio, and wanted to add some lights along the railing to give it some character. These solar lights are not too bright and were easy to install. All the lights work, which is great. Better than I could have hoped for. 👍" —KMF

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two colors and also a set of 20).

There are separate cushions for the covers and straps, so the cover stays in place even after lots of usage.

Promising review: "I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and loveseat. I was worried about it not working on our leather couch, but it stays on really well due to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE." —Brian/Liz

Get it from Amazon for $32.49+ (available in five sizes and 20 colors).

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

Covogoods is a family-owned small 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 does the job of hiding 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: "Love the way this looks and feels once installed. I was kinda worried that I might not like it after installing it or that it might be too busy a pattern, but I'm pleasantly surprised. These have great adhesion and are easy to cut. I used a razor on some and scissors for other cuts. I'm very happy with the results and would purchase these again." —Keri Horton

Promising review: "I absolutely love this boho throw blanket! The colors are vibrant and look exactly like the photos — perfect for adding a warm, rustic touch to my living room. The material feels soft, breathable, and high-quality, not too heavy but still cozy enough for all seasons. I really like that it’s made from 100% organic cotton — it feels natural and comfortable on the skin. It drapes beautifully on my couch and looks stylish as part of my home décor. Definitely worth the purchase and makes a lovely gift, too!" —irina pokharel

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five sizes and 14 patterns/colors).

Promising review: "Feels quality, not flimsy. Installed in a bathroom and adds a nice classy vintage touch to my switch. The metal is not highly reflective, closer to a brushed look. Great for disguising fingerprints and blends in with other non-reflective metal hardware. When the light switch is frequently the first thing someone looks at and reaches for in a room, having a quality cover like this gets noticed and enhances a room very easily. I can't believe I'm still writing about how much I enjoy a light switch cover." —Tom Generic Dude

Get it from Amazon for $6.97+ (available in four styles and combos).

Promising review: "These are so nice and heavy. Such great quality for the price. They look amazing on the kitchen cabinets. I would recommend these for sure!" —Kindle Customer

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in different quantities, styles, and finishes).

Promising review: "These went on smooth as butta! I’ve gotten so many compliments, and guests assume I painted it. Just have a box knife and patience. It’s worth the time investment! I’ve had mine on now for a year, and it stays on just fine." —Placeholder

Get a set of decals from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in three sizes and six other patterns). 

Reviewers attached these in different ways, with some just using mounting tape in apartments for no damage to walls. Others installed them on doors and kitchen islands!

Promising review: "These looked and worked better than expected. Lightweight, takes paint well, easy to install, makes a big aesthetic difference. I recommend painting before installing (and touching up afterward) and using a headless brad gun to mount them (I bought a Milwaukee cordless brad gun just for this job...and it was worth it)." —Catfish

Get a single panel from Amazon for $9.32+ (available in sets and 17 sizes).

Promising review: "These lamps are perfect for over the bed. They have two switches. One is on the base to dim them, and then a lower switch is needed for when you are tired and don't want to reach that high! Perfect!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in black or gold, and in packs of one or two).

ToiletTree is a small business that specializes in bathroom products for home use. 

To keep it fogless, add hot water to the reservoir behind the mirror before you shower. This comes with a squeegee and a little shelf, and even rotates so you can get your best angle! 

Promising review: "Far and away the best fogless mirror I’ve used. No wiping on “fog preventing solutions," just fill it up with hot water while you’re showering, squeeze the fog away and it works perfectly every time. Love the razor storage, too. Just the absolute best." —Jonathan Fox

Promising review: "I have five different sets in the kitchen and the adjacent living room. These are extremely easy to install, and you can adjust the warmth from very yellow to bright white. The quality is excellent, and there are no problems after months of use. I only use one remote control for all sets, but I could program each remote to control each set independently if I wanted to. Great value for the price." —John Trivester

Get 20 feet from Amazon for $17.99+ (also available in color).

The mold-resistant tiles are sold in 11-by-9-inch sheets, and each pack comes with five in total. The sheets are finished with self-adhesive so you can literally peel and stick them to any surface. They can also easily be cut to size since they're thin and lightweight. Removal is just as simple — peel them off, wipe the wall down, and you're back to square one.

Promising review: "So easy to install and they look stunning. People are shocked when I tell them that these are peel-and-stick. I'm very impressed with the look. Makes our powder room look very modern." —BonStuch

Get a pack from Amazon for $34.18+ (available in 12 styles). 

Promising review: "Recommended off TikTok and I love. I didn’t realize how many holes were in the walls until I got this product! Easy to use and good filling. Much better than a tub of spackle for small fixes." —Leigh Helsel

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

Promising review: "These shelves are so beautiful! My bathroom doesn't have a counter around the sink so this is perfect. It is modern and sleek and the wood and cast-iron shelves are very well built and sturdy. I was surprised that these are such high quality considering the price." —Vincent

Get a set of two from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in seven finishes).

Be sure to clean your grout beforehand, as this pen covers stains that will be easier to cover if the surface is clean.

There are 11 different grout colors available: white, winter gray, light gray, gray, dark gray, black, ivory, cream, beige, brown, and terracotta. You can view all the colors here.

Promising review: "I have 12-inch white tile in my whole house that is 20 years old. Even though I kept it looking nice, the grout still was getting dark. I cleaned the grout and let it dry well until the next day, then used the grout pen. It looks like it is brand-new. One thing that I found out was that if the tip of the pen starts to look worn, you can just pull it out and turn it over — it is the same tip on both ends. It will take some time to do the whole house, but it looks so great that I will just do a section at a time 'til I finish. One other thing that I did was run my finger down the grout line after I applied the grout pen, then wipe down the tile line with a paper towel so no other cleanup was necessary." —Amazon Customer

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

From BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd: "I love my floating bookshelves because they save a lot of space, and since I colorized them, they look like fun decor in my room. It definitely helps me get excited about reading more since they're so cute and visible. The shelves were also super easy to hang, and, as you can see, they're very sturdy."

Promising review: "These are so much fun! We ordered the small size, which fits standard hardback books (approximately five to seven hardbacks in my experience). They're a great way to add some extra storage to our very small home, and we've placed them in our hallway so people ask us about them all the time. I'd highly recommend!" —LaBuenaVidaMere

Get it from Amazon for $27.49+ (available in small or large).

Please note that these are sold per panel and not in a set of two. 

Get a closer look at these in this TikTok from @happilyinspired.

Promising review: "Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! I did a lot of homework on finding the perfect curtains for our new home addition. I needed a lot of them, something pretty, full, and good insulation. It could get very expensive. These were more than I could have wanted, and at such a great price...I ended up getting the longer ones because they cost less (I needed 12 panels). As a result of longer ones, they are fuller on the bottom, look so lovely, and I get all the compliments. My mom is a designer and I grew up being particular about fabric and how things are made, these are well-constructed and have gorgeous lining, lots of detail put into these, thank you!! Also, they are true to color ;)" —Mrs

Get a panel from Amazon for $33.29+ (available in 32 colors and nine sizes).

Check it out in Julianna Christensen's TikTok video.

Note: it's powered by two AA batteries (not included).

Promising review: "I love this trash can because no one will ever see the trash I put in my bathroom trash can. When I put my hand above the sensor, it opens so discreetly and gently, and stays open for a few seconds, then gently closes. The outside is absolutely beautiful. I know it’s just a trash can, but in my bathroom, it looks like a cute piece of art." —Dawn

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available with gold or gray detailing and in two sizes).

Promising review: "If you need to Marie Kondo your closet, this is really useful, and it looks really nice. I got the gray ones. Bought two to see how they were. Perfect. Bought six more. Loving it!!! Really recommended this product, ready to install and very sturdy." —Nicolò R.

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