35 Products That Solve Annoying Things Around The House You've Ignored, But Now Won't Be Able To Unsee

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09-07-2025

A pair of linen café curtains reviewers use both over their windows as a way to create privacy (while still letting in light!) *and* as a gorgeous upgrade to unsightly storage spaces or appliances. Looking at you, ugly dishwasher... but not for long!
An enamel paint you can paint *directly* onto metal appliances that are really showing their age. We're talkin' the fridge, bed frames, washers and dryers, dishwashers, the bathtub... turn back time and watch as your appliances magically look brand-new.
A ChomChom pet hair remover roller — this is gonna pick up fur and lock it inside the roller, making cleanup a breeze. Plus, it doesn't lose its effectiveness with heavy use, so you can remove fur whenever the heck you want instead of waiting until your furniture is so covered it looks like a new pet altogether.
A 10-piece set of drawer organizers so you can breathe a sigh of relief after turning *that* drawer into an organized masterpiece. No more stabbing yourself with a loose pair of scissors while looking for the (measuring tape, toothpicks, car keys... it's all in that drawer) thing you need.
A Ruggable machine-washable rug — a practical alternative to traditional area rugs because you can easily clean them. If you've found yourself just embracing stains on your traditional carpets because they are so darn hard/expensive to clean, these are your solution. They're made for people who actually want to live life (spills and all) in the living room.
A roll of peel-and-stick subway tile backsplash so you can add some charm to an otherwise ~nothing~ wall. If your kitchen has no windows to speak of and you are sick of staring into that bland abyss while doing dishes, give your space some character with this renter-friendly *and* heat-resistant sticker setup! They interlock and stick directly onto the walls — no muss, no fuss.
A stainless steel cleaner to wipe up grease, stains, and fingerprints you've just accepted as part of the atmosphere at this point. Now that you've noticed those grubby little splotches, snag this and make them disappear faster than you're able to say "cleaning the kitchen sucks." Turns out, it doesn't have to with this stuff.
A renter-friendly Tulip shade so you can completely cover up the old boob light that's positively mocking your apartment's otherwise flawless aesthetic. To install, you'll mount a ring to the ceiling with double-sided tape and pop on the magnetic shade — easy as pie! Plus, the shade will provide that soothing, warm light we all want in our homes, the one that ceiling lights simply can't pull off on their own.
Or an Art Deco flush mount to fully replace the sad lighting on your bathroom ceiling.
A Chomp wall cleaner complete with a baseboard duster, dry dust and wet mop cleaning pads, and a microfiber cover. With this telescoping tool, you can finally dust and scrub high windowsills, vent covers, and age-old stains on your ceiling. Plus, you can clean your baseboards without bending (and breaking) your back.
A bottle of Bring It On — a cleaning solution your bathroom mirror is practically begging you to buy. If all the toothpaste, water spots, runaway hairspray, and splotchy skincare gunk that's stuck to your mirror has you feeling unsettled, this all-natural cleaner is gonna clear that up in seconds.
An almond-scented wood polish and cleaner kit (with an included microfiber cloth) formulated with a grime-busting and wood-safe mineral oil that'll easily wipe away buildup on wood surfaces and restore their finish. Other natural cleaners often include beeswax or orange oil, which can leave surfaces sticky and require a second cleaning after use — this natural option is a one-stop shop! Sweet.
A touch-up paint pen because scuffs make things look dirtier, no matter how clean they may be, and that one scuff mark on your wall has been MOCKING you for weeks now. Yes, trying to put up a shelf on your own ended in disaster. Thank you for reminding me, scuff mark!
A grout stain remover so you can stop being ~groutchy~ about the grim state your bathroom tile is in.
Concrete paint in a satin silver-gray epoxy to make worn, weathered patios and walkways look pretty much pristine. Plus, it's easy to clean and won't scuff or fade!
A ceiling fan carbon filter for grabbing dust, pollen, smoke, dander, and other allergens as the fan spins. It sticks to the fan blade and is unnoticeable — but you may notice the difference in the air!
A crack weeder tool, because the first thing you seem to see springing up in your yard each year is... weeds. This tool is designed to get those basically immortal weeds that practically grow THROUGH your concrete sans plant-killing chemicals. It fits into tiny, tight spaces and snatches up that unsightly stuff!
A Windex outdoor glass cleaner for homeowners who have no idea how to get their top-floor windows free of the rain stains and bird poop that keep *taunting* them from outside their otherwise spotless space. If your fear of heights keeps you from getting a ladder tall enough to scrub your windows (same), snag this stuff! Just attach this Windex bottle to your hose and spray the solution all over the place! Ahhh, you can see clearly now.
A set of carriage door magnets — throw these snazzy things on your garage and you'll make your sedan feel sensational every time you pull into the driveway.
An exhaust fan that's gonna hold onto *way* less dust than the gross grated fan you've got looming over your toilet today. Replace the grate with this (you can still use the same fan system inside!) and treat yourself to a small upgrade that's gonna make a big difference.
An elegant switch plate cover for sprucing up your space if the fixer-upper you own needs updates from top to bottom. These inexpensive plate covers were *made* for making bland walls look bold.
A modern waterfall faucet that'll be an upscale addition to any ol' bathroom in your house.
A bottle of drywall repair putty with a quick-use applicator. If looking at your drywall's imperfections is a pet peeve that makes you feel like you're gonna ~crack,~ this simple solution is made for you!
A trio of wall-mounted amber bottles complete with matching labels so your shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are off the sides of the tub and displayed in a far more practical, clean, and aesthetic(!!) manner.
An adjustable bakeware rack to keep your kitchen tools upright and at-the-ready so you aren't playing a risky game of Jenga every time you need your casserole dish.
A pack of lightweight glue-on foam ceiling tiles for covering up popcorn ceilings and turning your home into a historic stunner, despite it being built in 1987.
A scratch-free scraper can safely tidy up the little, dirty details around your more fragile fixtures.
A pack of six furniture markers that's gonna delight your kids when you tell them they actually ~can~ draw on the furniture.
A fabric defuzzer that'll clean up the aging, cat-scratched arm of your favorite sofa you can't stand looking at in its sad state a moment longer.
A drywall repair kit so you can save your walls from the "save" your goalie made the *one* time you let your kids play ball in the house.
An herb keeper that'll make your fridge look put together by eliminating the grocery store plastic bags you were previously keeping produce in *and* help prevent your refrigerator from becoming a graveyard for well-intentioned grocery purchases.
A microwave cleaner — it's gonna save your microwave from your messiest leftovers. Bring it on, chili.
The Pink Stuff All-Purpose Floor Cleaner for folks who know The Pink Stuff could be the *only* stuff. Try out their floor cleaner and transform your brown grout into the white grout it actually is.
A snazzy faux book display made out of reclaimed materials. This sneaky storage space is hollowed out, so it'll hide unsightly cords (or that pile of mail you don't know what to do with). This'll make your shelves look spick-and-span — without any organizational effort.
A pack of wall plant clips (a whopping SIXTY of them, in fact) sure to delight pothos-lovers who have vines wrapped around every nook and cranny of their living room, just waiting for the day when they can spread out around the house. These gentle clips are paint-safe and sticky on the back, so you can display vines without using nails or aesthetic-killing clips.